Welcome to San Francisco Bay University! You are about to begin one of the most exciting and challenging experiences of your lifetime. Living in university housing offers the benefit of being close to campus and providing you with an opportunity to live and learn alongside other SFBU students.

Housing Information

Startup Scholars are guaranteed fall and spring semester housing with other Startup Scholars or undergraduate students. Housing for other undergraduate and graduate students in university-owned residences is limited and offered through a lottery system.

 

Housing is two bedrooms with double occupancy. This means four students will occupy a two-bedroom unit.

Please note: SFBU has a small number of three-bedroom units which accommodate six students.

  • Each bedroom has two beds, two desks, and two chairs
  • Washer and dryer in the unit
  • Kitchen table and chairs
  • High-speed internet connection
  • Refrigerator and microwave
     

  • Housing units are limited and available only to current SFBU students.
  • Students must have submitted an enrollment deposit in order to be considered for a housing assignment.
  • Housing assignments are offered using a lottery system.
  • SFBU will notify you during the week of June 24 if you have been given a housing assignment or whether you have been placed on a waitlist. You must accept your assignment within three business days so that the space may be made available to another student should you decline the offer. For this reason, it is important that your housing application includes an email address that you monitor regularly. SFBU is not responsible for any delays, failures in delivery, or consequences resulting from a delay or failure in delivery of email to the email address which you have provided.
  • In general, students may live in university-owned housing for up to one year (fall and spring semesters).
  • The application for summer housing will be made available in the spring semester.

Fall 2025 Deadlines

Monday, June 9 - Housing Application portal opens.

Monday, June 23 - Housing Application Deadline

Monday, June 30 - Housing acceptance notifications will be sent out beginning the week of June 30.

  • Students must accept or decline the offer within three business days. This will allow SFBU to accommodate students on the waiting list in a timely fashion. Upon acceptance of the offer, a student must agree to the terms and conditions of living in university-owned housing.
  • Students on the waitlist will be notified if they receive a placement as spaces become available.
     

Monday, July 14 - Housing Payment Deadline

Move In Dates

Sunday, August 3 - Summer Bridge Move-in Day

  • Incoming undergraduate students move-in day. You will receive more details about the move-in process in late July. 

Wednesday, August 13 - Fall Semester Move-in Day

  • Returning students and late incoming students move-in day.

Move Out

Students must vacate their residences no later than Thursday, December 18, 2025.

 

Summer 2025 Deadlines

Monday, March 31 - Housing Application portal opens.

Monday, April 7 - Housing Application Deadline

Monday, April 14 - Housing acceptance notifications will be sent out beginning the week of April 14.

  • Students must accept or decline the offer within three business days. This will allow SFBU to accommodate students on the waiting list in a timely fashion. Upon acceptance of the offer, a student must agree to the terms and conditions of living in university-owned housing.
  • Students on the waitlist will be notified if they receive a placement as spaces become available.

Monday, April 28 - Housing Payment Deadline

Move-in Dates
Thursday, May 29 - Summer Term Move-in Day

  • All students move-in day. You will receive more details about the move-in process in early May.

Move-out
Students must vacate their residences no later than Wednesday, July 30.
 

SFBU Housing Fee Information (Fall 2025)

  • $40 housing application fee
  • $500 housing security deposit - The housing security deposit applies to new residents only. Returning residents do not need to pay a security deposit for multiple semesters. A five hundred dollar ($500) housing deposit will be posted to your account upon acceptance of the housing offer. This must be paid in order to secure housing.
  • $4,000 per semester*, double occupancy

Summer 2025 Rates 

  • $40 housing application fee
  • $500 housing security deposit - The housing security deposit applies to new residents only. Returning residents do not need to pay a security deposit for multiple semesters. A five hundred dollar ($500) housing deposit will be posted to your account upon acceptance of the housing offer. This must be paid in order to secure housing. 
  • $2,000 for the Summer term, double occupancy

* This rate applies to Fall 2025 and is subject to change. Rates for Spring 2026 will be updated at a future date. 

The following are within walking distance of university-owned housing and the SFBU campus:

  • Grocery Stores: Safeway, Osaka Marketplace, 168 Asian Market, and Coconut Hill Indian Grocery
  • Pharmacy: CVS Pharmacy
  • Gas Station: 76 and Warm Springs Gas
  • Banks: Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Citibank, Cathay Bank, HBC, and East West Bank
  • Medical Services: Washington Clinic Medical Services
  • Postal services: U.S. Post Office, FedEx, UPS
  • Public Transportation: ACT/SCVT buses, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains
  • Restaurants: Kazuma Sushi, Ho Chow Restaurant, Sala Thai 3, Ajisen Ramen, Little Taipe Café, Chaat House, and many others
  • Other Eateries: KFC, Burger King, Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, Roundtable Pizza, and McDonald’s

Absolute Necessities

  • Bath Towels
  • Bedding (Pillows, Blankets, Sheets) Regular Twin
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hand Soap
  • Dish Soap or Dishwasher Detergent
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishes
  • Silverware
  • Clothes hangers
  • Laundry Basket
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Wastebasket for bedroom and bathroom
  • First aid kit
  • Toiletries
  • Fan

Optional Items

  • Television
  • Coffee Maker
  • Rice Cooker
  • Computer
  • Pots and Pans
  • Printer

Things to coordinate with your roommate

  • Cleaning supplies
    • Toilet cleaner, toilet brush
    • Mop
    • Broom and dustpan
    • Vacuum
    • Trashbags
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Toilet plunger

Things NOT to bring

  • Microwave
  • Candles or incense
  • Cooking equipment with open coils
  • Home network devices such as Amazon Echo or Google Home
  • Refrigerator
  • Pets
  • Wireless routers
  • Firearms and weapons
  • Bidets
  • Halogen Lights
  • Mattress
  • AC Units
  • Extra furniture
Tracy Patton, RCC

Meet the Residential Community Coordinator

Tracy Patton


I'm Tracy, a higher education professional with 20+ years of experience across Housing, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and External Relations at public, private, and international institutions. I began as a Resident Assistant, sparking my passion for student development and community building. I have served at San Jose State, San Francisco State, UCLA, and the University of Maryland College Park, bringing a well-rounded perspective to each.

I hold a BA in International Studies, an MA in Education Administration (Student Affairs), and I'm a Doctoral Candidate in Education, specializing in Leadership and Innovation. A first-generation college student, I'm dedicated to supporting diverse learners. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and connecting with new people.

Jason Sjah headshot

Meet the Associate Director of Auxiliaries

Jason Sjah (He/Him)


My name is Jason Sjah (He/Him), and I am a lifelong Fremont resident. I graduated from California State University, East Bay, with a B.S. in Business Administration. As the Associate Director of Auxiliaries, I oversee the university housing program. For any questions about the housing details and the application process, please contact housing@sfbu.edu.

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Residential Life Mission

The Residential Life mission is to foster a sense of belonging that promotes self-authorship, life skills, and social responsibility.

Residential Life Guide

Apply for Summer 2025 Housing

Fill out the form to secure your spot

Contact Housing about the application process:
Email: housing@sfbu.edu

Tel: 510-803-7328 Ext. 7

For other housing issues:
Email: residentiallife@sfbu.edu

Tel: (510) 516-5562

The application for Fall 2025 will open on June 9th. Check back here for more information!