Are laundry services available?
All laundry services at UC Riverside are paid for through the WASH-Connect app. The app allows the user to find available machines, pay for washes, and get notified when the laundry is done, all within the secure app. Follow the directions below to get started. Laundry costs per load are $1.50 to wash and $1.00 to dry.
* Payments on the app can only be made through credit/debit cards.
Am I allowed to have pets?
Pets ARE NOT permitted, except fish in a 20 gallon or less aquarium. Breach of this provision will result in a non-negotiable fee for fumigation services in addition to any appropriate cleaning or repair charges deemed necessary. Keeping a pet is grounds for immediate eviction.
Can I pick my own roommate?
Yes. If you know the name of another student who you would like to room with, you may enter their name(s) in the appropriate space of your online contract or application. In order to be placed with that roommate, the roommate you have chosen will also need to submit an online contract or application and enter your name in the appropriate space.
If you meet someone you would like to room with after you have already submitted your online contract or application, you can log back in to edit it or you may email Housing Services to let us know the roommate’s full name. Again, your chosen roommate will need to do the same.
Roommate requests cannot be honored unless both students request each other in writing.
Are there other housing options that exist for freshmen?
Yes. There is on-campus Family Housing for those who are eligible.
Or, use our Off-Campus Housing resources page to search for off-campus housing in the private community near UCR.
Is on-campus housing guaranteed?
Available campus housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus Apartment applications are accepted year round for non-Freshman university students. The Residence Hall Contract is available for all student levels beginning March 1.
What are the Housing deadlines for fall quarter?
Available campus housing will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Campus Apartment applications are accepted year-round for non-Freshman university students. The Residence Hall Contract is available for all student levels beginning April 1.
Where do I find my NetID and Password?
Your NetID is issued after submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) with UCR. This NetID will be available when you log in to MyUCR 1-3 days after your SIR is received by UCR.
Your Password is issued by the Admissions Office once you are admitted to the University. Passwords are required for many Web transactions. The Password is used throughout your undergraduate career to verify access to a variety of data, such as grades and confirmations.
When will I receive information from Housing Services?
Housing information and deadlines are available online.
Newly admitted, single freshman students will receive a brochure with detailed housing information after being formally admitted to the university. If you do not receive a brochure, email Housing Services or call (951) 827-6350 to request one.
Newly admitted freshmen students are also kept informed of critical university processes and deadlines at MyUCR
How can I take a housing tour?
(In-person tours currently unavailable). Take a 360° Virtual Tour.
A campus tour can also be arranged by contacting the Campus Tours Office at (951) 827-8687 or by making a reservation online.
Why would a student want to live on-campus vs. commute?
Convenience
- No cooking, shopping or real need for transportation
- Routine professional cleaning of the common areas
- Proximity to resources, both in the campus housing communities and on campus
Support
- More than 1,000 educational, cultural, social and recreational activities annually
- On-site tutoring and counseling
- 24-hour emergency assistance for both maintenance and personal challenges
Safety
- Restricted access to all Residence Hall living areas
- Security cameras
- On-site Community Service Officer patrols
- UCR Police patrols
Academics
- Students who live on campus perform better academically and are generally happier with their college experience than those who live off campus or commute.
Finances
- Residents are eligible for more housing aid (as part of their Financial Aid Package) than those who live off-campus or commute.