First Year Student Residential Requirement

No First-Year Student Residential Requirement for 2025-2026 Academic Year

University Housing Services is pausing the first-year student residential requirement for the 2025-2026 academic year. Incoming first-year students will not be required to complete the housing application process unless they choose or need to live on campus.  Please note that submitting a housing application does not guarantee a housing assignment. We strongly encourage students interested in living on campus to apply as early as possible.  The Academic Year 2025-2026 UHS application opens on Thursday, February 27, 2025, in the Housing Portal.

Living on campus during the first year offers significant advantages that contribute to student success at Cal Poly Pomona. Research consistently shows that first-year, full-time students who live on campus achieve higher GPAs, retain at higher rates, and graduate more efficiently.