Student Housing

To live in the apartment program, you must meet these requirements:

• Be an SPSCC student. During Fall, Winter, and Spring, register for at least 12 credits each quarter unless Housing gives you written approval for a different amount. Twelve credits is considered full-time enrollment.

• During Summer, register for at least one class unless Housing approves an exception in writing. Some college-approved summer programs have different requirements. Ask Housing if you are unsure which rule applies to you.

• Stay in good academic and conduct standing. This means you must meet the college’s academic requirements and follow college and housing rules. Housing checks these requirements. Contact us if you are unsure whether you qualify.

• Be at least 18, or turn 18 during your first quarter in housing. If you are under 18 when you sign the lease, a parent or legal guardian must also sign it.

Each housing space is for one SPSCC student. A partner, child, or other family member cannot live with you in your assigned space. This program does not provide family housing.

Apply for the quarter when you want to move in. A housing placement is an offer of a space in the apartment program. It is not confirmed until you accept the offer and complete the required steps.

1 Submit your application

Fill out the online Student Housing Application. Check the priority deadline for your quarter below. The priority deadline is the date to apply by for the main round of housing offers. Applying before this date does not mean you will receive an early offer or a guaranteed room.

2 Complete the background check and requested documents

By applying, you understand that SPSCC will complete a background check. Follow the instructions Housing sends and provide any additional information we request. Ask Housing for help if you do not understand a step.

3 Wait until after the priority deadline for an offer

All housing placements happen after the priority application deadline. The earliest you should expect a placement decision is about one week after that deadline. Submitting your application early does not mean you will receive a placement decision before then.

If we can offer you a space, you will usually receive your housing offer about one month before the quarter you applied for begins. These are estimated timeframes, not guaranteed dates. You may receive an offer later if space becomes available. Housing may contact you earlier to ask for documents or share an application update; that does not mean a space has been assigned.

4 Check your SPSCC email and respond to your offer

If you meet the requirements and a space is available, Housing will email an offer with a response deadline. Accept by that deadline. If you do not respond on time, we may offer the space to another student and move your application to the bottom of the waiting list.

If no space is available, you may be placed on a waiting list. This means you are waiting for a possible opening. It does not guarantee that you will receive housing. Keep checking your email and consider other housing options while you wait.

5 Complete your paperwork and arrange move-in

After accepting, complete your lease and other documents, follow the payment instructions, and schedule a move-in appointment. A lease is the agreement that explains your housing dates, costs, and responsibilities. Read it before signing. Housing will tell you when and where to get your keys. Do not move in before your approved date.

Apply for SPSCC Student Housing

A $125 non-refundable background check fee applies when you accept a placement. Review the costs below before accepting an offer.

The amounts below are rent for one student for an entire quarter. A private bedroom costs more because you do not share the bedroom. Both options are in shared apartments.

Summer and Fall 2026 are included so you can compare past costs. Applications for those terms are closed. These amounts do not announce rates for Summer or Fall 2027. The August 1 option covered a shorter summer stay for students in a college-approved program that required them to be on campus during August.

Rates for Upcoming Quarters

Housing rates and fees for Summer 2027, the Summer 2027 August 1 athlete move-in option, Fall 2027, Winter 2028, and Spring 2028 have not been approved yet. We expect to share the official rates and fees in January or February 2027. The August 1 option is a shorter summer housing stay for eligible student athletes. Do not use the past rates on this page as confirmed prices for these upcoming quarters.

Fees and deposit when you start housing

• Application and required background check fee: $125. This fee is charged when you accept a housing offer. It is non-refundable, which means it is not returned to you.

• Housing deposit: $950 total. Of this amount, $650 is non-refundable and $300 may be returned after you move out. Housing may use the refundable portion for charges you owe, such as damage or cleaning costs.

These amounts are separate from rent. For example, a new student in a shared bedroom for Winter would have $2,200 in rent plus $125 and $950, for a total of $3,275. A private bedroom would total $4,475. Other charges may apply if listed in your lease.

You must keep the required deposit on file while you live in housing. If Housing has returned or used your deposit, you may need to restore at least $300 before a new lease term. Housing will tell you if you need to pay this amount.

What rent includes

Rent includes water, sewer, garbage, electricity, and shared Wi-Fi. You pay for your personal phone service and any services not included in your lease. Furniture and personal items are not provided.

How payments work

Housing charges are added to your SPSCC student account. Housing will send payment deadlines and instructions. A college payment plan may let you divide charges into smaller payments. Ask Financial Aid about the plan’s requirements with and deadlines before enrolling. Do not assume that accepting a housing offer enrolls you in a payment plan.

You may owe extra charges for damage, additional cleaning, lost keys or key fobs, or staying outside your approved housing dates. Read your lease and ask Housing if you have questions about a charge.

We are accepting applications for Winter Quarter 2027 and Spring Quarter 2027. Summer 2026, the August 1 Summer option, and Fall 2026 applications are closed. The Spring 2027 deadline is listed so you can plan ahead.

Dates for students applying for housing

The past August 1 Summer 2026 option also had a May 28, 2026 priority deadline. Its move-in date was August 1, 2026. It is no longer open.

When to expect a housing offer

We make all placements after the priority deadline. The earliest placement decisions begin about one week after that date. Housing offers usually arrive about one month before your quarter begins. Applying early does not mean you will receive an early offer. Check your SPSCC email for your decision and next steps.

The move-out date applies if you are ending your housing stay that quarter. If you are approved to stay for the next quarter, Housing will explain what to do during the break. Do not assume you must move out between quarters or that you may stay without approval.

Have questions before you apply

Contact Housing to ask about costs, rooms, requirements, or the application. We can also share information about upcoming housing information sessions.

Before you accept housing, take time to learn about the costs and rules. The sample documents below show what you can expect. They are for information only. Housing will give you the official documents for your own placement before you sign.

Sample Housing Lease

The lease is your housing agreement. It explains private and shared bedroom rates, housing dates, payment responsibilities, and other requirements. The sample includes both bedroom options; your own lease will show the option and dates assigned to you.

Sample Housing Handbook

The handbook explains daily life in housing. It includes rules about guests, quiet hours, cleaning, safety, maintenance, and moving out.

Housing is optional. If you choose to live in the program, you must provide accurate information, sign the required documents, follow the rules, and pay the housing charges. A parent or legal guardian must also sign the lease if you are under 18.

SPSCC does not provide insurance for your belongings. You can ask an insurance provider about renters insurance, which may help cover your belongings if they are damaged or stolen. Ask Housing if you do not understand a document before signing it.