Continuing Students Housing Options
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Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to providing safe and supportive living and learning environments. The University currently offers both on and off-campus housing options, and we are working to secure more student residences.
While first-time students have priority for on-campus housing, 600 spaces are reserved for continuing and transfer students. Additionally, we have partnered with local hotels as part of our bridge housing program to provide an additional 350 spaces for students just three miles from campus. For more information, please review the frequently asked questions.
Bridge Housing Summary
- "Bridge Housing” is a term we use to describe temporary housing managed by Cal Poly Humboldt until our new residence halls are built.
- Bridge housing includes local hotels (Comfort Inn, Motel 6 and Super 8) as well as other options we are exploring.
- Bridge housing was an important part of our polytechnic transformation plan, and campus teams have been working for many months to identify and secure options that meet the housing needs of our students.
- Bridge housing is an option for continuing Cal Poly Humboldt students only.
- For Fall 2023 we are planning on adding about 1,000 beds of “Bridge Housing” to our campus managed housing portfolio.
- The Craftsman Mall, a 950+ bed off-campus residence hall is scheduled to open during the Fall 2025 semester. Other housing options are planned to support additional enrollment growth.
- Students living in bridge housing are still eligible for all university related scholarships and aid.
- Students living in bridge housing will have access to extra amenities such as enhanced dining options, enhanced programming opportunities, enhanced presence by our University Police Department and the Arcata Police Department, and university transportation support seven days a week with extended evening hours.
- Bridge housing is utilized after creating as much capacity within our on-campus housing stock as possible - including increased student numbers, such as found in “triple” rooms. Cal Poly Humboldt currently has some rooms that are considered “triple” rooms, but due to state fire requirements we are limited in the number of these options available on campus.
Housing Options for Continuing Students
College Creek - Students will be housed in double occupancy with two beds in each room or single occupancy with one bed in each room in a 4-6 person apartment. Units include full dining and kitchen areas, complete with range, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher. Furnished living room, bedrooms and two bathrooms. Wi-Fi is included. No custodial services are provided. Residents are responsible for supplying toiletries and bathroom tissue.
Creekview Apartments - Students will be housed in double occupancy with two beds in each room or single occupancy with one bed in each room in a 6 person apartment. Units have a full kitchen, living room, dining area and bathroom. All rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, dresser and closet. No custodial services are provided. Residents are responsible for supplying toiletries and bathroom tissue.
Comfort Inn - Students will be housed double occupancy with two beds in each room. Beds are furnished with sheets, blankets and pillows. Housekeeping including washing and changing sheets is included twice a week. Free amenities include daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, limited parking, access to gym and swimming pool. The Comfort Inn offers 92 beds to call home.
Super 8 - Students will be housed in double occupancy with two beds in each room or single occupancy with one bed in each room. Beds are furnished with sheets, blankets and pillows. Housekeeping including washing and changing sheets is included twice a week. Free amenities include daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, and limited parking. Super 8 offers 100 beds to call home.
Motel 6 - Students will be housed in double occupancy with two beds in each room or single occupancy with one bed in each room. Beds are furnished with sheets, blankets and pillows. Housekeeping including washing and changing sheets is included twice a week. Free amenities include daily breakfast across the street at the Comfort Inn, Wi-Fi, limited parking and a pool. Motel 6 offers 149 beds to call home.
Ramada - Students will be housed in double occupancy with two beds in each room or single occupancy with one bed in each room. Beds are furnished with sheets, blankets and pillows. Housekeeping including washing and changing sheets is included twice a week. Free amenities include daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, limited parking and a pool. Ramada offers 100 beds to call home.
If you need accommodation in Housing, based on a disability, please contact the Student Disability Resource Center as soon as possible through email sdrc@humboldt.edu, phone 707-826-4678, or fax 707-826-5397. Also see the SDRC web site https://disability.humboldt.edu for more information. Please follow Housing application guidelines and deadlines.
Online Room Selection for Off-Campus Hotels
The first 300 continuing students that applied for housing will be able to participate in room selection to select their room on Thursday, April 13 and Friday April 14, 2023. Those students that don’t select a room will be assigned a space.
Roommate Finder
Starting on March 1, 2023 all students with completed Housing Applications, can go back into their Application in their myHousing portal to find a roommate. Students that don’t find a roommate will be placed with one when they are assigned a room based on the preferences they indicated in their application.
Cancellation & Payment Information
Remember to read your license agreement carefully! The license agreement is for the entire academic year. The license agreement includes information on cancellation dates, fees and penalties. The deadline for canceling your agreement without penalties, and providing 30 days notice is July 14, 2023. All cancellations must be submitted online in your myHousing account or sent to the Housing Office by email to housing@humboldt.edu.
Looking for Off-Campus Housing?
Our Housing & Residence Life website has an Off-Campus Housing section with helpful resources to start your search for off-campus housing. The site provides information for first time renters, including things to consider when renting, what to know before moving in, transportation options, and other tips for living off-campus. You can also go to Places4students.com to find local properties available and pair up with roommates. The Off-Campus Housing website: housing.humboldt.edu/resident-resources/off-campus also has more useful resources. If you still need some assistance, contact our Off-Campus Housing Coordinator at 707.826.3451 or by emailing housingliaison@humboldt.edu.
Wonder what it's like living at one of the off campus hotels? Here's what some of our residents have to say!
“It’s amazing! I love how we get dinner every Sunday”
“This is a better option, I like living here more than being on Campus.”
“Really like the dinners and the continental breakfast.”
“I prefer to live here over living on Campus.”
“We are super close to the shopping center which makes it convenient.”
“Comfort Inn is nice and clean. I really enjoy the housekeeping.”
“We have a certain independence from Campus.”
“I feel more connected to the community as a whole.”
“I like having breakfast available, water, maid service, grocery store in walking distance, and having peppers as a meal plan option.”
IMPORTANT DATES FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS
- February 7, 2023 - Housing Application Opens. Students can login to myHousing.humboldt.edu to select their preferred living areas and meal plan, read the documents and fill out any preliminary information.
- February 23, 2023 - Starting at 9 a.m., continuing students will be able to complete and submit their 2023 - 2024 Academic Year Housing Application.
- March 1 , 2023 - Roommate Finder Opens in the Application. All students with completed Housing Applications, can go back into their Application in their myHousing portal to find a roommate. Students who don’t find a roommate will be placed with one when they are assigned a room based on the preferences they indicated in their Application.
- March 29, 2023 - All continuing students who complete and submit their Housing Application by March 29th, will receive a notification the following week about room selection.
- April 7, 2023 – The first 300 continuing students who completed their housing application by March 29th will receive a timeslot notification and will be able to select their room.
- April 13 & 14, 2023 – The 300 continuing students who completed their application and received a room selection timeslot will be able to select their room.
- May 13, 2023 - Notification of Assignment Status. Room assignments, guarantees of assignment or wait list notifications will be emailed to all students who completed their application by the April 3rd priority deadline.
- July 14, 2023 - Last Day to Cancel Your Housing & Residence Life and Dining Application. Students canceling their request to live on-campus must notify the Housing Office of this decision by July 14, 2023 by email or through their myHousing portal to avoid any penalties. Requests received between July 15, 2023 and August 13, 2023, will be honored; however, these requests are subject to a prorated daily penalty fee for each day of notice that is less than the required 30 days. Beginning August 14, 2023, cancellations are no longer valid and students will be held financially responsible for their entire academic year room and meal plan fees, per the license agreement. The only time the fees are waived is if we are unable to offer or guarantee you a space by August 14, 2023 and you then cancel your Housing Application. If you remain on the waitlist after August 14, 2023 and we offer or guarantee you a room and you decline it, you will be charged for the entire academic year room and meal plan fees.