Summer School Housing
Please read all the information below concerning summer housing before applying for summer school housing. The summer 2025 housing contract will become available in the spring semester.
Please note: This is a legally binding document.
Summer housing eligibility
Students are expected to be enrolled in summer courses to live on campus. Please note: those not enrolled in classes cannot access financial aid for the summer period.
If you have any extenuating circumstances or if you are working or interning in the local area, we encourage you to apply to be considered for summer housing. Review the frequently asked questions below to learn more about our summer housing options:
Can I stay in summer school housing if I am not a USF student?
No. Only USF students are allowed to live on-campus during the summer term.
Can I live in summer housing if I am a student at USF but not taking any summer classes?
You are expected to take courses during the summer. However, if you have any extenuating circumstances or if you are working or interning in the local area, we encourage you to apply to be considered for summer housing. In the application, please explain your situation in as much detail as possible in the comments section. We look forward to receiving your application!
When is summer housing available?
On-campus summer housing is available between Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 5 p.m. until Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12 p.m. You do not need to live on-campus all summer--you can select which summer session you are participating in, and when you will need housing. View the summer session dates here.
Where is summer housing on campus?
Summer school housing for undergraduate students will be in Lone Mountain North for Summer 2025. Students of all undergraduate and graduate classifications and programs will be housed in this traditional style co-ed residence hall. Summer housing assignments will be released to students in May 2025.
Current spring residents can apply to continue to live in the same room for the summer if they live in the building we end up choosing for summer.
Please note the above halls are subject to change.
How much does summer housing cost?
For Summer 2025, USF charges room and board on a daily pro rate in the summer. Students are charged based on the days they are booked and approved to live on campus.
Summer 2025 Rates:
| Traditional Style Double | $45 |
|---|---|
| Traditional Style Single | $65 |
Meal Plan: $28/day
Do I have to have a meal plan? (The answer is yes!)
All students will be required to pay for both room and a meal plan during summer housing with the exception of graduate and law students. Meal plans may be reduced for students with medical conditions approved by Student Disability Services. Dietary restrictions are processed through our Campus Dining Managers at mealplan@usfca.edu. Student Housing does not approve or deny meal plan appeals.
For summer 2025 meal plans will be applied for Monday - Friday only based on dining hours of operation. Student is not eligible for refund if they make adjustments to their summer housing dates after the summer meal plan has been billed to Student Accounts.
How do I apply for summer housing?
The application for summer 2025 housing will open beginning in April. Apply for summer housing Here!
Remember:
When you fill out a housing application you also sign a contract! Read those terms! If you have additional questions feel free to email studenthousing@usfca.edu.
What if I want to CANCEL my summer application?
There are no cancellation fees for summer housing. Simply cancel your online housing application to complete this process. You will be required to vacate your room within 3 days of cancellation.
You also may be required to vacate your room within 3 days if you are no longer enrolled in summer courses.