Frequently Asked Questions

• Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in Fall/Spring.
• Be enrolled in 6 credit hours per summer semester.  

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To be eligible for RCC Student Housing located on the UCR campus, applicants must meet the following criteria:  

• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits with RCC as your primary college of attendance
• Must be Pell eligible under the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FASFA) Application with RCC as your primary college of attendance
• Must be in Good Academic Standing (2.0GPA or higher)
• Must plan to transfer from RCC to a four-year university preferably UCR
• Must commit to a license agreement from August 23, 2025 – June 23, 2026. You will have the opportunity to extend the lease for the following year if all eligibility requirements remain valid.

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No, you do not have to take a course at UCR to live in RCC Student Housing on the UCR campus.

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No, minors under the age of 18 are not permitted. This is a community designed and built for legal adults and does not have the resources to support the requirements, needs and inherent risks of minors living in a residential capacity. Therefore, our student housing policy requires all student residents to be at least 18 years of age at the time of move-in.

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• No. The student housing is rented by the bed and provides a roommate experience. Minors are not allowed to rent a bed.  

• UCR campus housing is designated as single student housing. Married occupants and occupants in a domestic partnership may not occupy rooms, be they shared or unshared with other assigned occupants.  

• Children/minor dependents may not reside in the premises and students with children/minor dependents are not eligible for residency in the Apartment. 

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Fully Furnished

• Mattress (Twin-XL)
• Bedframe
• Desk/Chair
• Closet Space

In-unit Kitchen

• Refrigerator
• Stove
• Microwave

Utilities included

• High-Speed Wireless Internet
• Central Air & Heat

Double-occupancy rooms

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• Market
• 2.4 Acre Central Park
• Private and Group Study Opportunities
• Fitness Room
• Bike Storage
• Programs and Activities
• Laundry Rooms
• 24-hour Assistance
• Parking Available
• Resident Services Office
• Business Center
• Social/Game Zones

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Fully furnished apartment-style unit types will be available. The majority of double occupancy, meaning a total of 4 students will share each apartment. 

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While it is impossible for anyone to guarantee safety and security anywhere, Housing Services has implemented many programs to help ensure students’ safety and demonstrate our commitment to students’ well-being. Pedestrian traffic is limited in campus housing by student key/card access. Most common areas and passageways are outfitted with security cameras. Emergency-response Blue Phones are located adjacent to housing communities. The university also has a dedicated Police Department and Campus Service Officers (CSO’s) that monitor the campus, including housing properties, in vehicles and on foot. LEARN MORE ABOUT UCR SAFETY MEASURES

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Yes. There are multiple laundry rooms in the UCR campus housing community. Laundry services are paid for through an online app. The app allows the user to find available machines, pay for services, and be notified when their laundry is finished. Follow the directions at the link 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. DIRECTIONS

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Rent is $750 per month for most residents. However, a limited number of units with an alternative floor plan are available at up to $850 per month for those who require special accommodations. If you are assigned to one of these units, you will be notified in advance. Rent includes utilities, WiFi and furniture. 

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Although housing is eligible to be covered by financial aid, the amount of coverage is best determined by speaking to a financial aid specialist. Any student receiving financial aid may utilize funds to pay for the cost of housing. (It is important to note that the financial aid process is separate from the student housing process and that each applicant’s financial aid is different).

About Financial Aid

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All individuals wishing to park on the UCR campus must purchase a parking permit.  Due to limited parking availability, parking permits for North District residents will be issued through a lottery process.  More information to come soon!

Important: Do NOT bring a car to campus unless you have secured a parking permit.  Vehicles found parked on campus without a parking permit will be subject to a violation.

Parking permit lottery is expected to open in early summer and selected individuals will be notified approximately 3 weeks prior to Move-In Day. 

Estimated Cost: $92 per month. 

For more details on UCR parking options visit UCR Transportation Services

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Resident Assistants (RAs) are students who live in the community and are assigned a group of student residents. They help improve the resident experience and handle emergency and safety protocols.

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Pets are not permitted, except fish in an aquarium with a maximum size of 10 gallons. The maximum allowable aquarium gallons per apartment is 40 gallons. 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. Pet prohibitions apply to all mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects, owned or visiting, with the exception of assistance animals approved by RCC and UCR Housing.  

Assistance animals, including Service and Emotional Support animals must be registered with RCC-DRC and the ability of UCR Housing to accommodate the animal must be confirmed by UCR Housing prior to bringing any such animal into the community. 

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North District 2 is located on the UCR Campus. Move-in Day is tentatively scheduled for August 23, 2025. 

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Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) provides public transportation to and from RCC and UCR. Students of RCCD are able to ride any route, any time, for free when they present their Student ID card.

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