CSULB Housing

☀️ Summer dining is here! Check out the updated hours for dining now through August 13 at Parkside Dining.
✨ Swipe for special dining hours June 5–7 and plan ahead!

Roommate selection will be open from June 2 – June 15! 🗓️

Take the time to connect, ask questions, and find someone who matches your lifestyle ✨
Check your student email for the full guide and details!

Still looking for housing for the 2026-2027 academic year? Our general application is open for all students, new and returning, with NO current waitlist (as of Friday, May 22, 2026).

New students, this is your chance to live at The Beach and benefit from convenient access to campus, supportive staff, and programs and events to help you make connections and start your Beach Journey off strong. 

Have you lived with us before? Return to the halls to continue your Beach Journey! Returners currently waitlisted will be getting an email within the next week confirming your spot for next academic year, so make sure to reach out to us ASAP if you are no longer interested in living on-campus.

It’s time for us to wave goodbye! 🌊👋

Our buildings are closed for the summer as of 11am this morning. Thank you for a wonderful year! Our buildings will now be home to summer school residents and various conferences and specialty groups such as the Special Olympics staff and athletes and the Summer Bridge Program.

We are proud to have been part of your Beach Journey 🌴💛🖤🦈 have a great summer!

Congratulations to our Winners from our 2026 Student Housing Recognition Banquet and our graduating seniors! ✨
 
The Unsung Hero Award: Elayna Martinez
The “Go Beach!” Award: Stacy Manuella Nanyondwa
The Positive Impact Award: Melissa Herrmann
Residence Hall Association Program of the Year: Build-A-Buddy
Reliable Responder (Resident Assistant): Edwin De Matta
Reliable Responder (Professional Staff Member): Zachary Labus
Student Assistant of the Year: Josiah Diaz
Residence Hall Association Member of the Year: Jaritza Rodriguez 
Conference Assistant of the Year: Mirand Hidajat
Resident Assistant of Technology of the Year: Kaydon Skinner 
New Desk Assistant of the Year: Abby Mitchell
Returner Desk Assistant of the Year: Sydney Wohlgemuth
New Resident Assistant of the Year: Kaia King
Returner Resident Assistant of the Year: Lissette Cuevas
Resident Assistant of the Year (Beachside): Kiyo Torres
Resident Assistant of the Year (Hillside): Henry Clare
Resident Assistant of the Year (Parkside): Bella Galoostian
Supervisor of the Year (HRL Staff Member): Edgar Nagtalon
Supervisor of the Year (Residential Life Coordinator): Joseph Love
Supervisor of the Year (Area Coordinator): Sandy Jimenez

Student Housing sporting our denim for in support of survivors and to bring awareness to victim blaming and myths that surround s*xual violence.

Stop by the .wgec Denim Day event happening TODAY from 11am-1pm at Maxson Plaza by the Go Beach sign.

Need support?

Connect with the Safer advocate team (CSULB.edu/safer) if you are in need of confidential advocacy and support regarding being impacted by s*xual harassment/assault, relationship violence, or stalking.

Congratulations to our March “Of the Month” recipients awarded at our April All-Staff Meeting! Thank you for making waves in our community  🌊✨

Parkside North RA - Edwin De Matta
Parkside Central RA - Haroun Ben Jebara
Parkside South RA - Kaia King
Hillside East RA - Saba Nabaeighahroudi
Beachside RAs - Noah Blatchley & Jakin Norio
Program - “Root Beer Float Party” hosted by Melissa Herrmann
Bulletin Board - “Do you want the House Tour? Apartment Hunting 101” posted by Lissette Cuevas

The Summer Housing application is now open!  🏠☀️
 
Summer Housing is available only to students who are enrolled in courses with in‑person components for their coursework. Applicants are required to submit full payment for the session they are applying for at the time the application is completed. All listed costs are for a double room and include the 21‑Meal Plan (21 meals per week).
 
The 12‑Week Session (Full Summer) is $5,436. Classes run from Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, August 14. Move‑in is Sunday, May 24 from Noon–5pm, and move‑out is Friday, August 14 from 8am–11am.
 
The 1st 6‑Week Session is $2,718. Classes run from Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, July 2. Move‑in is Sunday, May 24 from Noon–5pm, and move‑out is Thursday, July 2 from 8am–11am.
 
The 2nd 6‑Week Session is $2,718. Classes run from Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 14. Move‑in is Sunday, July 5 from Noon–5pm, and move‑out is Friday, August 14 from 8am–11am.
 
Visit housing.csulb.edu to apply or email us at [email protected] with any questions you may have

Looking for an on campus living environment centered around common personal, social, and intellectual interests? Take a look at our Thematic Communities! Our six thematic communities provide unique experiences through programming, student support, and workshops to help students develop support networks through meaningful discussions and engagement opportunities. All students, regardless of s*x, race, color, national origin, or any other protected identity, are welcome and eligible to participate in the thematic communities.

Our six communities and their locations for the 2026-2027 academic year are listed below. Make sure to answer the thematic community application questions in your housing applications to be considered!

- Black & Pan-African Scholars House (Parkside, H Building)
- First Generation House (Parkside, M Building)
- Honors House (Hillside, Los Cerritos Building)
- International House (Hillside, International Building)
- Pride House (Hillside, B Building)
- Transfer Community (Hillside, Los Alamitos Building)

More detailed descriptions can be found on the housing website or by sending any questions you have to [email protected]

¡Te invitamos a nuestro recorrido de Student Housing durante Day at the Beach el 11 de abril de 2026!

Conoce nuestras Villas Residenciales en donde viven nuestros estudiantes y hablaremos sobre los tipos de habitaciones, los recursos disponibles y cómo es la vida viviendo en el campus. Acompáñanos en un recorrido completamente en español.

Los recorridos se llevarán a cabo en Hillside Village y Parkside Village, mostrando el mismo tipo de habitación en ambas ubicaciones.