2013-14 Student Housing Options Important Information for Parents

Who is eligible for guaranteed housing? • 

Freshmen who live on-campus for the entire first year and meet all deadlines.

•  Students in the Campuswide Honors Program, Regents and Chancellor s Excellence Scholars, Veteran s and International Students. Continuing students who are not eligible for guaranteed housing can apply for the housing waitlist later in the school year.

Guaranteed Housing Options •  Arroyo Vista:

Academic Theme Houses and Greek Chapter Houses (Sept - June contracts); double occupancy and double occupancy suite options

American Campus Communities – All apartment units are furnished; 12 month leases • 

Vista del Campo: Private bedrooms (June-June or Sept-Sept)

•  Vista del Campo Norte: Single and double occupancy bedrooms (June-June or Sept-Sept)

•  Camino del Sol: Private bedrooms (June-June or Sept - Sept) •  Puerta del Sol: Double occupancy bedrooms (August – August)

How To Apply Online Application Window (guaranteed students only): OPENS: 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 13th CLOSES: 12:00 a.m., Monday, November 19th •  Guarantee eligible students will receive an email with the link and instructions •  Apply online at:

https://my.housing.uci.edu/gateway/

•  No cost application •  Applicants must rank order their community preferences •  Arroyo Vista •  Camino del Sol •  Puerta del Sol •  Vista del Campo •  Vista del Campo Norte •  Apply as individuals. Request roommates later.

How To Apply •  3 simple steps: •  Log in with UCI NetID •  Rank all five housing community options •  Review choices and submit •  Students assigned to one of the ACC communities will be notified via UCI email beginning Nov 21st •  Assignments based on first come, first served order •  Housing cannot guarantee that students will get their first preference community or apartment type •  Unit selection and roommate assignments handled by communities •  Contracts/Leases completed later (January through March)

Next Steps •  November 21: Students assigned to ACC will be notified via UCI email of their community assignment: Camino del Sol, Puerta del Sol, Vista del Campo, or VdC Norte •  November 28 – Dec 1: Students assigned to one of the American Campus Communities (Camino del Sol, Puerta del Sol, Vista del Campo or VdC Norte) will receive an email from their assigned community with instructions on how to submit a paper application. Applications (plus a $200 security deposit) due to CdS, PdS, VdC/ VdCN by December 14th.

Next Steps - Contracting •  January – April, 2013: Camino del Sol, Puerta del Sol, Vista del Campo and VdC Norte will be completing leases. •  March - April, 2013: Housing contracts for Arroyo Vista will be completed. Contract offers will be sent to the UCI email, and contracts are completed online. A reservation fee must be paid when completing the contract. (The res-fee was $350 this year, but it could change.)

Issues to discuss with your son or daughter before they apply •  COST—The cost of living in different communities varies significantly. Research the options! www.housing.uci.edu •  LEASE TERMS—Apartment communities require a 12month contract/lease. Only Arroyo Vista offers academic year contracts (Sept – June). - ACC Apartment lease preferences are not guaranteed •  PRIORITIES—What matters most? Friends, costs, location, single room, lease term?

Housing Options • 

No meals plans are included with any of the housing options - Students may purchase a voluntary meal plan from UCI Dining

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Parking is extra for every community except in Puerta del Sol, where it is included in the rent - This year s parking fee is $93/month for residents

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All east campus communities have free campus shuttle service - Arroyo Vista and all American Campus Communities apartments

On-Campus Housing Costs Undergraduate Housing Costs, 2012-13* Theme Houses

Monthly rent

Total Cost* (9 months)

$577 - $730

$5,543 - $6,920

Monthly rent

Total Cost* (12 months)

Vista del Campo

$714-$1,125

$8,568 - $14,568

Vista del Campo Norte

$586-$1,225

$7,032 - $14,700

Camino del Sol

$812 - $999

$9,744 - $11,988

Puerta del Sol

$569

$6,828

Arroyo Vista On-Campus Apartments

*Rates are subject to change. Yearly total cost ranges for all room/unit types; Includes reservation fees and security deposits.

Arroyo Vista Theme Houses

($5,543 - $6,920)

Arroyo Vista Theme Houses •  42 theme houses on the east campus •  16, 24, or 32 students living in each house •  Sophomores, juniors and seniors •  Double occupancy rooms •  Some houses offer a 2-person suites option •  Located on the east campus •  Live in Resident Advisors (an upper class student) •  To be considered for a Greek House, you must belong to the chapter •  To be considered for the CHP House you must be enrolled in that program

Arroyo Vista Academic Theme Houses •  Applicants selected for Arroyo Vista will submit house preferences in winter quarter 2012-13 Academic Theme House options (subject to change in 2013-14): African American Studies: Ele Si Rosa Parks Biology Haus Campuswide Honors Program Houses Careers in Teaching House Chemistry House Chicano/Latino Studies House - Casa Cesar Chavez Culinary House Engineering Design House Humanities House Information and Computer Science House International Peace and Conflict Studies House International Village Kaleidoscope House - The Arts/ Women s Studies Social Ecology House Spectrum House – LGBT-Gender Neutral Student Life and Engagement

Arroyo Vista Greek Chapter Houses* Sororities (Female)

Fraternities (Male)

Alpha Phi (24 persons)

Kappa Sigma (16 persons)

Alpha Chi Omega (16 persons)

Phi Gamma Delta (16 persons)

Delta Delta Delta (32 persons)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (24 persons)

Delta Gamma (32 persons)

Sigma Phi Epsilon (16 persons)

Gamma Phi Beta (16 persons)

Sigma Chi (16 persons)

Kappa Alpha Theta (24 persons) Kappa Kappa Gamma (16 persons) Pi Beta Phi (24 persons) Sigma Kappa (32 persons)

*Greek Houses are open to Chapter members only

Vista del Campo

($8,568 - $14,568)

Vista del Campo •  Privately owned and managed by ACC •  12-month lease – June to June or September to September •  1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom furnished apartments •  Single occupancy (private) bedrooms •  Bathrooms shared with one other student, some private baths •  Rental rates vary by apartment size •  Located on the east campus •  Information: www.vistadelcampoliving.com

Vista del Campo Norte

($7,032 - $14,700)

Vista del Campo Norte •  Privately owned and managed by ACC •  12-month lease—June to June or September to September •  1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom furnished apartments •  Single- and double-occupancy bedrooms •  Bathrooms shared with one other student, with some private baths •  Located on the east campus •  Information:

www.vistadelcamponorteliving.com

Camino del Sol

($9,456-$11,988)

Camino del Sol •  Privately owned and managed by ACC

•  12-month lease—June to June or September to September •  4-bedroom furnished apartments •  4-bedroom furnished town homes •  Single occupancy (private) bedrooms •  Bathrooms shared with one person and some with private baths •  Stackable washer/dryer in each unit •  Located on the east campus •  Information: www.caminodelsolliving.com

Puerta del Sol

($5,988)

Puerta del Sol • 

Privately owned and managed by ACC

•  12-month lease— August to August •  2-bedroom furnished apartments •  Double occupancy bedrooms •  Bathrooms shared with one person •  Located on the east campus, directly across from Albertson s •  Parking is in a garage next to the ARC (5 min. walk) •  Information: www.puertadelsolliving.com

All communities offer spaces designed for living and learning •  Classrooms, meeting rooms, quality study spaces, computer labs •  Recreation centers, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, and playing fields

On-Campus Housing Costs Undergraduate Housing Costs, 2012-13* Theme Houses

Monthly rent

Total Cost* (9 months)

$577 - $730

$5,543 - $6,920

Monthly rent

Total Cost* (12 months)

Vista del Campo

$714-$1,125

$8,568 - $14,568

Vista del Campo Norte

$586-$1,225

$7,032 - $14,700

Camino del Sol

$812 - $999

$9,744 - $11,988

Puerta del Sol

$569

$6,828

Arroyo Vista On-Campus Apartments

*Rates are subject to change. Yearly total cost ranges for all room/unit types; Includes reservation fees and security deposits.

On-Campus vs. Off-Campus • 

Advantages of On-Campus Housing •  Individual contracts/leases •  Convenience to classes, campus activities •  Furnished rooms/apartments •  Academic year option (Arroyo Vista) •  Cost – Value: Rent is competitive with local market •  Utilities, internet service, cable access included •  Live-in Resident Advisor and live-on professional staff

•  Off-Campus Housing Your son/daughter is not required to live on campus. If you think they might want to live off-campus next year, the Anteater Housing Network (online housing search engine) is a good place to begin your search. There are many options within walking distance.

Anteater Housing Network

What Can You Do? •  Research the options—all info/links available via housing.uci.edu •  Talk to your son or daughter about their options •  Remind them to check (and read!) their UCI email from Housing •  Review costs and contract terms •  Make sure your son/daughter knows when to apply: 7 a.m., Tuesday, November 13 – 12:00 noon, Monday, November 19, 2012 •  Keep communicating throughout the process •  Missed deadlines result in loss of the housing guarantee

Questions?