Academic Year Contract
Priority will be given to students who submit completed license agreements and deposits for the 2009-2010 Academic Year by April 10, 2009. Detailed instructions about the application process are listed below. Space is limited, so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be processed on a first come first served basis. A waitlist will be established for applications received after all units are filled and offers will be made to waitlisted students as space becomes available.

Student Housing does not offer a contract for Fall only.

Steps to apply for Student Housing
The Student Housing application begins with an on-line process. Students not able to access a computer to complete the application should contact the Student Housing office for assistance.

Begin Application here.

You will be asked to log into the Student Housing Portal using your myNorthridge username and password. You will then be directed to select the application period you are interested in applying for. Selecting the 2009-2010 Academic Year application will get you into the correct application. Here are the steps you will take to complete the process.

Step 1: Contact Data
You will be asked to input your contact information as well as contact information for someone you choose as an emergency contact person.

Step 2: Application Data
You will be asked to indicate your academic major and class standing. In addition you will have an opportunity to let us know if you will need a unit with hard of hearing equipment and/or a wheelchair accessible unit. You will also be asked to indicate yes or no in response to whether or not you are currently a ward of the court or foster youth.

Helpful Notes:

• 1st time freshmen are classified as individuals that have not taken any college courses, excluding high School AP classes.
• The reason you are asked to disclose your ward of court/foster youth status is because students that qualify in that category are able to request an extension for submitting the housing application deposit and will receive information about CSUN’s foster youth services.

Step 3: LLC
CSUN Student Housing offers a variety of Living Learning Communities (LLC) & Themed Living Communities (TLC) to choose from. LLCs and TLCs are located in The Apartments, with the exception of the First Year Experience which is located in The Suites. Additional room type details are listed in the LLC and TLC descriptions.

Helpful Notes:

• All LLC and TLC units within The Apartments have kitchens, and do not require purchasing a meal plan. The Suites do not have kitchens so participants in the First Year Experience LLC will be required to purchase a meal plan.
• If you don’t want to live in an LLC or TLC you can decline that option at the bottom of the Step 3 page.

Step 4: Room Type
Based on your choices in Step 3 you will be presented with the room type available for you to choose.

Helpful Notes:

• If you selected a LLC or TLC in Step 3 you will only be given an option to select the room type designated for that LLC or TLC.
• The Suites are designed specifically for first-year freshman, so you will not see this as an option if you are not a first-year freshman.
• You will be asked to select room type preferences. As an example, if you are eligible for all three room types you will be asked to indicate first, second, and third preferences before you are able to move on to the next step.

Step 5: Profile Sharing
An on-line self-selection process is in place for you to choose the specific bedspace if you have confirmed housing by July 16, 2009. To help you with your decision a series of questions have been developed in order for you to share information about yourself with potential roommates and learn a bit about them as well. You will be asked to decide if you want your answers and contact information to be available to potential roommates.

Helpful Notes:

• If you are not confirmed in a bedspace prior to July 16, 2009 you will be placed in whatever space is available when your number comes up on the waitlist.
• The room selection process will be available starting in late April for those with confirmed housing spaces. Specific details will be emailed to eligible residents.

Step 6 Verify
This last on-line step is an opportunity to verify all the options you selected before you press the submit button. Rates and fees for housing are outlined here based on the preferences you selected. You will be asked to check a box, toward the bottom of the page, indicating that you read and understood the rates and fees. When you click on the Submit Application button you will be taken to a page that allows you to print your license agreement.

The last thing you need to do in order to complete your application is to print, read, sign and mail in your license agreement paperwork along with a deposit check for $275.00 made out to CSUN Student Housing. License agreements and deposits should be mailed to Student Housing, 17950 Lassen Street, Northridge, CA 91325.

Helpful Notes:

• Notifications regarding your housing will be sent to you via email. In addition you can view all of the emails housing sends to you by clicking on the EMAIL button on your Student Housing Portal.

Choosing your Room
Students will be instructed to log on to the Student Housing web site and actually select the specific building, apartment and bedroom where you will live. Once you choose your room, you will be able to view your roommate and apartment-mate’s information. This newly created enhancement allows students to communicate with their prospective roommates over the summer, decide if that apartment and roommates are the best choice, and make changes if necessary.

Remember, if a student does not allow Student Housing permission to release their information, no personal info will be listed. The Student Housing office cannot release any student’s personal information unless authorized.