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Campus Housing

Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 2,656
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 48%
Freshmen Living On Campus 96%
Number of Dormitories 5
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 5
Best Freshman Dorms
  • Maher Hall
  • Missions A/B
Best Upperclassman Dorms
  • Alcalá Vista Apartments
  • San Buenaventura
Worst Freshman Dorms
  • Camino Hall
  • Founders Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms San Antonio de Padua Apartments

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Campus housing at USD is pretty good compared to most schools. Freshmen are required to live on campus, unless they live at home with their family, and everyone has their own dorm preference. Missions A and B are set off on their own in the Valley and are about a 10-minute walk and what seems like 100 stairs from main campus. The walk may seem like a hassle, but it is also a blessing in disguise because students who live here say they feel like they have more freedom because they are secluded from the main campus. Most small dorm parties occur in Missions A and B. Maher is another popular choice because it is located in the middle of campus, so everything is at your doorstep and you can literally wake up three minutes before class. Camino and Founders are the all-guys and all-girls dorms, respectively. These buildings are labeled the "Virgin Vaults," but there are still opportunities to hang out with the opposite sex in the courtyard that connects the two buildings.

Many older students move off campus, but upperclassmen also have a wide variety of on-campus apartments to choose from. The Vistas (Alcalá Vista Apartments) is farther from campus, so students feel as if they have more freedom and privacy here. This complex is also home to the Second-Year Experience program—it's a fun atmosphere and an easy way to meet other sophomores. There are four other on-campus apartment complexes, and juniors and seniors who want to live on campus typically live in these—they are spacious and sophisticated.

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Campus Housing at University of San Diego

andersonau

'15

Fine Arts

4.2
A-

Maher or Missions

Maher is a great Freshman dorm if you prefer to be in the middle of campus, you can walk pretty much anywhere on campus within a few minutes. No air conditioning, so summer heat can be brutal. Missions A and B are good for Freshman if you prefer to be more secluded, just a short walk to main campus, but a huge staircase to climb. Generally nice atmosphere anywhere on campus, good experiences with the RAs.

Jan 27, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of San Diego

jimij770

'15

Music Theory and Composition

5.0
A+

Awesome Dorms

With the exception of Camino/Founders, I've found that people seem to love the dorm they're in, even as freshman. Certainly compared to other freshman dorms I've seen during tours, the ones at USD are awesome. I've also heard that all of the upperclassmen dorms are awesome, and each has its strengths and weaknesses.

Jan 08, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of San Diego

catasil

'15

International Relations and National Security Studies

4.6
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I Love It

i live on mission b and i love it. compared to other schools our rooms are spacious and everything is very clean. in mssion b every floor has a study room and a lounge room with a tv. mission a is really nice too, its like apartments with i think four rooms and two bathrooms but they also have a living room which is like having you own hous. maher is the most central dorm and rooms jhave their own bathroom. it has a great view too. camino and founders are my least favorite, the rooms are tiny and there is not a lot of privacy, plus girls and guys are separate

Jan 08, 2012

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Facts

Types of Housing Offered
  • Apartments for married students
  • Apartments for single students
  • Coed dorms
  • Men's dorms
  • Special housing for disabled students
  • Theme housing
  • Wellness housing
  • Women's dorms
Room Types
  • Double
  • Quad
  • Single
  • Suite
  • Super-single
  • Triple
Bed Types Twin extra-long (bunkable)
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Cable TV
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Ethernet access
  • Stove and/or microwave (in apartments)
  • Utilities (in most apartments)
Also Available
  • Most of the on-campus apartments allow residents to stay during University breaks for no extra charge.
  • Residential Learning Communities and Living Learning Communities allow students with similar interests to live together. Some RLCs offered are Living in Faith Together, Peace and Goodness, and Preparing for Life after College. Each RLC and LLC has an adviser and special programming.

Available for Rent

MicroFridge

Cleaning Service

Available for a fee, or free in all dormitory shared bathrooms, lounges, and hallways. Individual bathrooms and bedrooms need to be cleaned by residents.

Did You Know?

University Terrace Apartments are for juniors and seniors over the age of 21.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Camino Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Hall is connected to Founders by a bridge and has laundry facilities, lounge with computers ad TV, vending machines. Camino/Founders is a no-alcohol living area, regardless of age or class.

Founders Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Hall is connected to Camino by a bridge and has laundry facilities, lounge with computers ad TV, vending machines. Camino/Founders is a no-alcohol living area, regardless of age or class.

Maher Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles (limited number), triples, quads
Special Features: Balconies, classrooms on the lower floors, convenient location, laundry facilities, spectacular views, study lounge on fifth floor, and TV lounge. Maher is a no-alcohol living area, regardless of age or class.

Missions A
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Two per suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Suites of singles, doubles
Special Features: Building has copy machine, large-screen TVs, laundry facilities, study and lounge areas, vending machines, and is close to Missions Cafe and Fitness Center. The rooms are carpeted and have a 4.5-cubic-foot refrigerator. Missions A is a no-alcohol living area, regardless of age or class.

Missions B
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Building has copy machine, grassy quad area, large-screen TVs, laundry room, study and lounge areas, vending machines, and is close to Missions Cafe and Fitness Center. All rooms are carpeted and third-floor rooms have window seats. Missions B is a no-alcohol living area, regardless of age or class.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Alcalá Vista Apartments
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Two per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-bedroom units with doubles
Special Features: Complex has laundry facilities; lounge with air hockey, pool tables, and wide-screen TV; reception desk; study rooms; three courtyards.

Manchester Village
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: One per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-person apartments with singles, doubles
Special Features: Each unit has dining area, full-sized kitchen, and living area. Complex has computer lab, laundry facilities, study rooms, and two levels of underground parking.

San Antonio de Padua Apartments
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 25–49
Bathrooms: One per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios that house two people, one-bedroom units that house three people
Special Features: Some rooms have views of the canyon and Mission Bay. Building has laundry facilities, outdoor swimming pool, study lounge, rec room.

San Buenaventura
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: One or two per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One-, two, and four-person units with singles, doubles
Special Features: Each unit has ceiling fans, full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, and microwave, and living room. Building has elevators; entertainment room with air hockey, plasma TV, and pool table; meeting rooms; putting green; study room on each floor; and is home to the learning community for seniors called "Preparing for Life after College."

University Terrace Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 25–49
Bathrooms: One or two per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Two- or three-person apartments
Special Features: Each unit is fully furnished with full kitchen and most units have a sun deck. Complex has laundry facilities, “mature” atmosphere (everyone must be 21), and rec room.

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