University of San Francisco - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		2,193
Average Housing Costs		$8,080
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		41%
Number of Dormitories		6
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		2
Best Dorms		Lone Mountain Loyola Village
Worst Dorms		Pedro Arrupe Phelan

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Living on campus is one of the most important experiences any college student can have. Most become lifelong friends with their roommates and hallmates, and they share in the experience of all-nighters and group study sessions together. As any student can tell you, living on campus is also incredibly convenient—all you have to do is wake up five minutes before class, and you’ll still make it on time. At USF, freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus, unless they are residents of San Francisco or the Bay Area. Since the majority of USF students are not local, the amount of underclassmen on campus is overwhelmingly high. There are two dorms designated as freshman-only, and one dorm entirely made of sophomores, which is great for meeting and making friends. Also, USF has many living-learning communities, which allow students to live with fellow classmates who share the same goals and interests.

The biggest complaint about campus housing at USF is the quality of the dorm buildings. Hayes-Healy, Gillson, Phelan, Fromm, and Lone Mountain are practically ancient and often smell like it. The good news is that by the time junior and senior year come around, students can move off campus or live in Loyola village. Most students rave about the quality of life in Loyola Village because the buildings are newer, furnished, and in better shape than most places in the city. Regardless of where you live, the experience in residence halls at USF can always be seen as fun and social.

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carmani

'13

Chemistry

A

Housing

As a freshman Hayes is the best dorm. Gillson is older and not as nice inside, Hayes has a better atmosphere, and a nicer view if you are on the east side of the building. All dorms have communal bathrooms, which are always kept very clean by a daily cleaning crew. The cost is a bit expensive, but what isn't at this school. Finding a room and a roommate that suites you is very easy online. It is also easy to switch rooms if you are having major problems with your roommate. Living on campus is very convenient, and it's easy to get anywhere on campus.

Feb 03, 2012

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stephaknee12

'12

Communication and Media Studies

A

Upperclassmen Housing Isn't Lame Like You'd Think It'd Be

You would think being a Junior or a Senior and living on campus would be a terrible thing, but it really is the most convenient thing possible. Loyola Village is one option for the upperclassmen housing at USF, it is right near campus, very spacious and comfortable, has rooms that have up to 3 bedrooms, meaning 6 total roommates. Many students live on Anza St., which is the street Loyola Village is on, so there are times where the street becomes a social gathering. The cost of living in Loyola Village is pretty expensive, however that cost includes your utilities, and when the winter comes along, heat is essential!

Jan 25, 2012

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jcahill56

'14

Biology

B+

Pretty Decent

The freshman dorms aren't awful, but aren;t that great either. It gets really loud on weekends because lots of freshman like to go out and drink and have the "college experience" ad disturb everyone else. All of the dorms are hall style, which are sort of nice as a freshman, but also sort of annoying to share a bathroom with so many people. The sophomore option is much nicer (lone mountain). It is much quieter here and cleaner. It's also really expensive, and since USF is letting in more students harder to get housing after freshman year.

Jan 20, 2012

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Room Types		Large doubles Large singles Small doubles Small singles Standard doubles
Bed Types		Twin extra-long (with option to bunk)
What You Get		Bed Bookshelf Cable TV Closet or wardrobe Desk and chair Desk lamp Dresser (often built into the closet) Ethernet access Free campus and local phone calls Living-room furniture (apartment-style dorms) Local telephone service with voicemail Mirror Window coverings
Also Available		All dorms and apartments are smoke-free Special-interest housing and living-learning communities are available: Erasmus Project, Saint Ignatius Institute, Phelan Multicultural Community, Pedro Arrupe Justice Education Community, Global Living Community, and the Martin-Baro Scholars Program.

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Microwaves

Minifridges

Cleaning Service

In public areas only; students residing in community apartments are responsible for cleaning their own bathrooms.

Did You Know?

USF originally built Loyola Village to house faculty members and their families. Fortunately, it did not sell out, and the University converted the rest of the town homes into excellent and convenient student housing.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Gillson Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 368
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Double
Special Features: Recreation area, piano, pool table, vending machines, common kitchen, TV room, laundry

Hayes-Healy
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 375
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Double
Special Features: Recreation area, pool table, Ping-Pong table, vending machines, common kitchen, laundry; also houses the Martin-Baro Scholars learning and living program

Lone Mountain
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 174
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: common kitchen, laundry, dining hall, TV lounge, pool table, Global Living Community

Pedro Arrupe Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 102
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Small double rooms, standard double rooms, small single rooms
Special Features: Common kitchen, laundry, Justice Education Community

Phelan Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 492
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Small double rooms, double rooms, large single rooms
Special Features: Multipurpose lounge, TV lounge, common kitchen, laundry, ATM, Phelan Multicultural Community, Erasmus Project, Office of Residence Life, KDNZ and KUSF (the campus radio stations)

Xavier Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 176
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Standard double rooms, large single rooms
Special Features: Garden kitchen shared with University Ministry, laundry, Women’s Resource Center, TV lounge, in-room sinks

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Fulton House
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 12
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: No (all women)
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Standard double rooms, large double rooms, small single rooms
Special Features: Full kitchen, washer, dryer; furnished living room, bedrooms, and dining room

Loyola Village
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 343
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartment standard, large, and extra-large rooms
Special Features: Dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, community TV room, copy machine, laundry

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