Living Options

The majority of our first time freshman (FTF) live in suite type arrangements. We also do have a number of apartments with full kitchens for our first time freshman. Students will be able to choose from a variety of living areas and room types offered within that area. Descriptions of the living areas and room types are provided below.

Options Note

Even though we have different floor plans in the suites, students can only select a single or double occupancy bedroom and not how many live in the suite.

Click here to view our FTF Living Options Booklet (pdf).

Living Areas

Students can choose from a variety of living areas. Sometimes the living area is particular to a type of accommodation. For instance, the Freshman Interest Group (FIG) program resides in the Cabernet Village (pdf) which has double occupancy bedrooms in apartments. If accepted into the FIG program, the student would be assigned to a Cabernet double occupancy bedroom. Our other areas are not as specific. Substance Free living is available in the residential suites and the Sauvignon Apartments. Our social-themed buildings are located in the residential suites only and placement is determined by demand.

Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) offer a unique living and learning environment. Nine different academic themes offer students the opportunity of living with peers with similar academic interests and taking core classes together. Out of class activities and assistance, like study groups and field trips, build on the strong in-class relationships. Within the FIG living area, there is the option of a Substance Free Living environment. See the description below for more information. Join FIG and experience increased peer, residential staff and faculty support, the hallmark of FIG.

Social Themed Living

Located in Zinfandel Village (pdf) the Healthy Living Community offers students interested in exercise, intramural sports, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle the opportunity to live with other students who share those interests. The students in this unit work closely with the Walk Jog Run Club and the Campus Recreation Center to plan activities and events. Students in past years have participated in several intramural teams, attended programs on healthy eating, and participated in a half-marathon training program.

The Adventure Living Community is designed for students interested in exploring the Bay Area and beyond. Specifically, students are able to plan adventure type programs with their Community Service Advisor that interest them. In past years students have planned activities such as rock climbing, ice skating, skiing, trips to San Francisco and much, much more.

Sauvignon CommUNITY

By joining the Sauvignon CommUNITY of Sauvignon Village (pdf), students seek and commit to active involvement in cooperative teams, which are designed to foster positive community, investment and pride in their living environment. Students choosing the Sauvignon CommUNITY will be expected to commit to active participation throughout the year as a member of a cooperative team. (Students will later be assigned as members of cooperative teams based on their individual interests and preferences.)

Substance Free Living Area

Located in both Zinfandel (pdf) and Sauvignon (pdf) Villages, Substance Free living areas provide students with an academic and Residential Community atmosphere free of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco products. Students living in this area have a desire to pursue their studies at the University in an environment that is most conducive for a living learning experience. Students assigned Substance Free in Sauvignon will also be expected to participate in the Sauvignon CommUNITY cooperative teams.

Regular Living Area

The Regular Living Areas of Zinfandel (pdf) and Verdot (pdf) Villages mean that your building has no special programming. Residents living in the regular living area are still able to participate in some of the other living area events and will be expected to maintain an environment conducive to a living learning experience.

Room Types

Fuji Suite

The Fuji suite consists of two double occupancy bedrooms with a bathroom and living room. The vanity and sink, toilet room and shower are all separate. Each space includes a bed, dresser, desk, closet, and desk chair. The living room is furnished with one sofa, one lounge chair, coffee table, end table, and a 2.9 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer.

Gravenstein Suite

Most of our Gravenstein Suites include four double occupancy bedrooms with separate bathrooms on each side opening out to a large living room. Four residents share a bathroom area. We also have some two level townhouse arrangements with the large living room on the first floor with a secured entrance to the double occupancy bedrooms, separate bathroom and storage closet downstairs. Directly across from the living room, a set of stairs will lead you to the second floor where a single occupied bedroom will share the bathroom area and storage with two double occupancy bedrooms. Some of our Gravenstein Suites have females on one side/floor and males on the other side/floor. The two genders would share a large living room area; but the bedrooms and bathrooms are always the same gender. Each space includes a bed, dresser, desk, closet, and desk chair. The living room is furnished with one sofa, two lounge chairs, coffee table, two end tables, and two 2.9 cubic foot refrigerator/freezers. The Gravenstein Single also has their own private refrigerator/freezer combo.

Shared Single

A shared single consists of two single bedrooms with private entrances sharing a connected bathroom. The single room in the Gravenstein shares a bathroom with four other individuals. The single rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, closet, dresser, and refrigerator/freezer combo.

Cabernet Apartments

Each Cabernet apartment has two double occupancy bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, dining room and kitchen. The apartments also have a patio or balcony and large storage closet. These apartments are fully furnished with beds, desks, dressers, chairs, couch, two end tables, coffee table, easy chair, dining room table and four chairs.

Sauvignon Apartments

The Sauvignon apartments have four bedrooms and four baths, offering private bedrooms and baths but give students the opportunity to share a living room and kitchen area with others. This Village will be a mixture of first time freshman, new transfers, and returning residents. Each apartment is fully furnished with sofa, two chairs, tables, dining room, table and chairs for six, a full kitchen with gas range and oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, refrigerator, and microwave oven. Bedrooms are each furnished with one or two beds, desk, chair, bookcase, and dresser. The apartments also have a covered balcony or patio, bookcase and/or nightstand, and dresser. Single rooms have both bookcase and nightstand.