Family Student Housing FAQs

General FAQs about Family Student Housing at University Village Albany
FAQs about Single Undergraduates at University Village Albany

General FAQs about Family Student Housing at University Village Albany

How can I view an apartment?
Apartments are not available for tours prior to receiving a housing offer. Once you have received a housing offer, you can submit a request to tour the apartment you are offered.

We highly recommend viewing the apartment before you accept an offer. If you are unable to view an apartment, view the University Village map to see the location of your apartment offer and watch a video tour.
What is the difference between INACTIVE and ACTIVE statuses on the wait list?
INACTIVE – Your application is incomplete and missing documentation. We are unable to make offers to the INACTIVE wait list, unless we have exhausted the ACTIVE wait list. Regardless, if you still want housing, please submit all necessary documentation to complete your application as soon as possible. Official housing offers can only be made after the application is complete.

ACTIVE – Your application is complete and all documentation has been submitted. You are eligible to be offered housing.
What happens if I decline an offer?
If you decline your first offer, you will be moved to the end of the waitlist to wait for a second offer. The time it takes to receive a second offer may vary depending on the current length of the waitlist. If you decline your second offer as well, your application will be cancelled.
What happens if my preferred move-in date passes without receiving an offer?
If you are still interested in receiving housing, update your preferred move-in date on your application. If we do not hear from you after your want date passes, then we will assume that you are no longer interested in Family Student Housing and will cancel your application.

Your application will be automatically cancelled if the preferred move-in date you indicated has expired by three months.
How is priority determined in Family Student Housing?
Students receive housing priority over PD applicants. PD applicants are accommodated after students are offered housing. Please refer to the priority list below:
- Single (unpartnered) students with children.
- Married or partnered students with children.
- Single (unpartnered) student under the age of 18, dependent and living with parent or guardian.
- Married or partnered students without children.
- Single (unpartnered) students with a dependent over 18.
- Postdoctoral fellows with children.
- Postdoctoral fellows without children.
If I am offered housing, for how long is my contract? Do I have to provide notice when vacating my apartment?
The Family Student Housing (FSH) agreement is month-to-month. When you decide to leave FSH, you must complete and submit an Intent to Vacate (ITV) notice at least 30 days before you will vacate your unit. If you are vacating your apartment due to graduation, cancellation is not automatic; you must still submit the ITV form at least 30 days prior to the required vacate deadline.
- Spring Graduates - Submit ITV by May 30th
- Summer Graduates - Submit ITV by June 30th
- Fall Graduates - Submit ITV by December 1st
You may download the ITV form to complete it electronically. You may also pick up an ITV form from the UC Berkeley Housing office at 2610 Channing Way in Berkeley. The preferred method to submit the ITV is via email as an attachment to apts@berkeley.edu, but the ITV form may be submitted in-person to the UC Berkeley Housing Office or faxed to 510-642-4026.

Please note, failure to submit the ITV form at least 30 days before your intended to move-out date will result in additional fees.
How soon can I expect to receive an offer?
Housing offers are determined by a number of factors: when you apply, your priority, the length of the wait list, how many apartments we have available and the time of year (the summer months and the beginning of spring semester tend to be our busiest times of the year). Typically, we will begin making offers about a month before your preferred move-in date. Since our tenants are on a month-to-month agreement, they can vacate their apartment at any time providing at least 30 days’ notice; therefore, we cannot predict or guarantee that something will be available when you need to move in. We are unaware of what apartments will be available in the future until we receive a vacate notice from our tenants.

We will notify you by email when an apartment becomes available and your name is reached on the wait list. Please be sure to check your Berkeley email.
Is subletting allowed in Family Student Housing?
Summer subleasing to UC affiliates is allowed during June to August only.

All sublets MUST be approved by the UC Berkeley Housing office.

For information about subletting, please contact UC Berkeley Housing at 510-642-4109 or: apts@berkeley.edu
Is Family Student Housing guaranteed?
Family Student Housing is not guaranteed. We suggest checking out UC Berkeley Off-Campus Rental Services which can help with your search for off-campus housing.
Can I relocate to a different apartment in Family Student Housing?
Relocations within Family Student Housing are not guaranteed, and your ability to relocate will depend upon a number of factors. New, eligible applicants on the waitlist receive priority for vacant apartments. Residents wishing to relocate should first review the Family Student Housing relocation policy.

If you meet our relocation criteria, please submit an Account Change Request Form and the appropriate supporting documents to the UC Berkeley Housing Office at apts@berkeley.edu. If your request is approved, and there are no new eligible applicants on the waitlist, you will receive an offer according to your position on the relocation list.
Do Family Student Housing apartments come furnished?
No. Each apartment will be equipped only with a stove and a refrigerator.
What utilities are included in University Village?
Amenities include data lines for internet access, basic cable, carpeting, window coverings, tiled kitchen counters, storage closet, a balcony or patio (patios are toddler-friendly with fencing and a gate), and a paid parking space. The community areas include laundry facilities, grassy courtyards with outdoor benches, and play areas for children. Please see the University Village amenities page for more details.
How do I get a rental verification?
For all rental verifications, please send an email to BusOps@berkeley.edu with the subject line "Rental Verification," and a Student Affairs Cashier's team member will process the verification.
If I move out before the end of the month, will I be charged the full month's rent?
You must submit an Intent to Vacate at least 30 days notice before you move out. Rent is prorated based on your move-out date, so you will not be charged the full month's rent if you submit the ITV form on time and your vacate date is before the end of the month.
What happens if I do not provide 30-days notice before moving out or I do not move out on time?
According to the rental agreement, "[Residents] agree to file the Intent to Vacate form at least thirty (30) days prior to vacating, and that, if for any reason the apartment is vacated before the end of the thirty (30) day period, they will continue to be responsible for the payment of the rent for thirty (30) days following the date of the notice." Therefore, if you do not submit the Intent to Vacate form at least 30 days before you move out, you will be billed 30 days of rent from the day the ITV form is received, even if you move out earlier.

If you do not move out on time, you will be charged a $125 daily fine in addition to your rental rate for each additional day.
- Spring Graduates - Submit ITV by May 30th
- Summer Graduates - Submit ITV by June 30th
- Fall Graduates - Submit ITV by December 1st
If there is a possibility you will need to move out later, you can submit an extension request by completing the Family Student Housing - Extension Request Form. It is recommended that you submit the form at least 45 days before your current move-out date. Please note, extension requests are not guaranteed to be approved, so we recommend preparing to vacate on time in case your extension is not granted.

FAQs about Single Undergraduates at University Village Albany

Why are single undergraduates being offered housing at University Village Apartments?
Due to an unprecedented demand for housing this year, we opened up new housing opportunities normally not available to single undergraduates. This is a temporary housing opportunity for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Which undergraduates will be living at UVA?
Only continuing and transfer undergraduate students (no first years) will be living at UVA. These are single students who will each have their own bedroom in a shared, 3-bedroom apartment.
Where will single undergraduates be living at UVA, and what amenities will they be able to access?
Single undergraduates will be sharing 3-bedroom apartments in both the East and West Village.

Like all other residents of University Village, single undergraduates will have access to all community amenities, including on-site gym, community center, community garden, laundry rooms, and study spaces.
What public transportation at UVA will get me to campus?
Direct AC Transit buses to campus are available from several stops around University Village, which is located in Albany 3.5 miles northwest of campus. Specifically, we recommend taking AC Transit bus #52. Additionally, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is nearby. UC Berkeley students have free access to AC Transit and BART via the AC Transit Student EasyPass.
I am a single undergraduate student living in UVA. Does my financial aid apply to my housing at UVA / Is my housing agreement and billing the same as other on-campus housing?
Yes, your financial aid will apply. You have the standard academic year housing agreement with the same dates as your residence hall agreement, plus coverage for winter break too! And the billing plan is the same as any other undergraduate, on-campus apartment which consists of 10 equal payments that are divided into 5 segments per semester and placed on your CalCentral account for monthly payment.
I am a single undergraduate who lives at UVA. Who do I contact if I need help with a roommate conflict or if there is an emergency?
In non-emergency situations, such as a roommate conflict or questions about community events, professional staff from Graduate and Family Living will be available to offer support and answer questions and can be contacted via email at gfl@berkeley.edu.

In the event of an emergency or urgent, after-hours safety concern, such as a medical emergency or after-hours maintenance issue, residents can reach on-call staff 24/7 via the emergency phone number: 510-224-8298.
I am a single undergraduate with housing at UVA and I would like to engage in a room relocation. How do I do that?
To request a room relocation, you will complete the usual Undergraduate Room Relocation Request process and submit the Housing Relocation Request Form. If you have any questions regarding a relocation, you can email reshall@berkeley.edu.
I am a single undergraduate student living in UVA. Can I purchase a meal plan?
Yes! Optional meal plans are available for purchase through the UC Berkeley dining website. You can email dining@berkeley.edu with questions about meal plans.
I am a single undergraduate with housing at UVA. Where will my mail be delivered?
There is one mailbox per apartment that is shared by the residents of that apartment. Mail and packages can be sent directly to your apartment address, but the Village Office staff will also accept packages that are addressed to the Village Office. An email will then be sent with a notification that there is a package ready for you to pick up at the Village Office. For Amazon deliveries, there are Amazon lockers located near the Village Office as well.
I am a single undergraduate student with housing at UVA. How do I get parking at UVA?
Every residential unit at University Village is assigned a single Resident parking space that is generally located as close as possible to its corresponding residential unit. Residents who choose to park a vehicle in their assigned Resident parking space are required to purchase a valid Parking Permit or pay the Visitor Parking Fee. Residents who do not regularly park a vehicle in their assigned Resident parking space may allow the use of their Resident space by Guests and any other vehicles to whom they have granted permission to do so as long as those vehicles have a valid Parking Permit or paid the Visitor Parking Fee.

Please find more information regarding parking at UVA on the UVA website.
I am a single undergraduate student with housing at UVA. Where can I live on campus for the next academic year?
As a continuing student next year, you will be able to apply to live in all of our housing options, ranging from traditional residence halls, suites to apartments. For details on specific buildings, please look at our housing website.

To continue living in UVA next year, you will need to meet the eligibility requirements for Family Student Housing which can be found on our Eligibility and Conditions of Tenancy page. This academic year has been an exception to this policy.
I am a single undergraduate student with housing at UVA. When do I apply for housing for next academic year?
The undergraduate housing application goes live on Feb. 1 in the Housing Portal. Continuing students will have from Feb. 1 to Feb. 15 to apply for the academic year 2026-27 housing cycle. For more information on how to apply for housing, please see our How to Apply for Undergraduate Housing page.