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Sonoma State University
Housing Services
1801 East Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Tele: (707) 664-2541
Fax: (707) 664-4158
Taking Care of Pre-Occupancy Business
Reserving A Room on Campus
Students can apply for campus housing once they have been admitted to Sonoma State University. With their admittance letter they will receive an URL address that provides them with all the necessary paperwork to start the process. A student will want to submit a Housing Request form as soon as possible because the date that Housing receives this form will serve as the student's priority date.
The application process does vary for the different student types (Freshman, Transfer, etc.). Please check out the specific details located at the Living On Campus section.
It is highly recommended that a student applies as soon as possible, even if they are unsure about their plans, since campus housing is impacted and there are no guarantees.
Contracting For a Bedspace
Once a new student has submitted their Enrollment Reservation Deposit and Housing Request form, they are eligible to receive a Student Housing License Agreement if space is available.
The contracting process for students currently residing on campus is very different. This process usually begins around the middle of February and concludes late April. Details are distributed to the student's campus mailbox around mid-February.
Students attending the University, but not living on-campus only need to submit a Housing Request form. This form can be found at the Presently Enrolled SSU Students webpage. We usually do not offer space to our presently enrolled students until we know that we have enough space for our returning residents and new students.
Completing a Student Housing License Agreement
If the student receives an offer than they will have two weeks to return the License Agreement along with a Housing Reservation Deposit of $1000, unless the student qualifies as a Housing Financial Aid recipient. For more details, read the information listed under the Resource Center at the Payments link. The License Agreement is where new students indicate their preferred room choices and if they have any requests for specific roommates.
The Student Housing License Agreement is a legal binding contract between the licensee and the University. It is extremely important the licensee understands the terms and conditions and has an understanding of the regulations surrounding the agreement. Most importantly, the License Agreement is for a full Academic Year (unless the student arrives for the Spring term, then it is just for one semester). The student will need to receive approval in order to break the License Agreement.
Special Considerations for Room Assignments
If your son or daughter is needing special considerations due to a disability, you will need to contact Disability Services for Students for assistance. They can be reached at (707) 664-2677. An advisor will work with the student to determine the student's situation. Certain forms and documentation will be required to complete the process. Once they have a full understanding of the student's situation, they will contact Housing and let them know what is needed to provided appropriate accommodations.
Room Assignments
Room selection is based on the received date of the Housing Request form. Assignments are made and mailed around mid July. We do our best to honor the assignment requests; however, no guarantees can be made. If a student does not like their assignment, there is usually an opportunity to request a new placement prior to moving in.
Canceling a Reservation Prior to Taking Occupancy
Once a reservation deposit and License Agreement are submitted, the student can cancel the reservation by notifying Customer Services in writing by July 1st to receive a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee. Requests submitted after July 1st are not guaranteed to receive any refund; however, inquiries can be emailed to Gloria Ogg, Senior Director of University. Business
