We welcome you to Cal State LA and look forward to having you move in! The information below will assist you in transitioning into our Housing community. We recommend you review the following: License Agreement and Student Guides. All important information is sent to your Cal State LA email, so please check that frequently.
See Move-in information below!
Move-in Schedule: Fall 2024
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Date |
Details |
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| August 13, 2024 | GEA move in 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with appointments |
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August 14-15, 2024 |
South Village students (under 21) move in 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with appointments |
| August 16, 2024 | International students move in 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with appointments |
| August 16-17, 2024 |
Phase I and II students (21 and over) and International Students move in 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with appointments |
Move-in is between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be no check-ins from 12-1 p.m.
All residents have been assigned a check-in day and appointment time. You can check your specific appointment time on the homepage of your Housing portal. See below for more information on this.
Please make sure to adhere to the time you were assigned to help reduce crowding and limit the number of people in areas.
Before you move in...
You will need your One Card to check in on Move-in day.
It will give you access to your Tower entrance and elevator access (if in South Village) and your Meal Plan.
Step 1: Order
Visit the One Card Office website for the steps on obtaining a One Card. Upload a passport-style photo for your One Card.
Step 2: Pick up
Pick up your card at your orientation day or at the One Card Office during business hours.
Fall 2024 Housing fees are posted and payments should be made prior to Move-in. To avoid late fees, payments must be posted by September 6, 2024. If you are unable to pay your fees in full by that date, consider setting up a payment plan and divide your payments into equal parts.
All Housing fees that have been posted on your GET include rent (room charge), board (for your selected meal plan), security deposit, application fee, and program fee. You can view the different ways to pay on our Rates & Payments page.
Check out our step-by-step instruction on how to pay your Housing statement online here.
Important note:
Financial Aid funds are being applied beginning this weekend, August 10, 2024, and throughout the following week. If Housing charges, or any other charges, are not posted on your GET account just yet, anticipate they will be posted shortly!
Continue to check your GET account, call Housing to inquire about your financial aid being applied to your balance, before spending!
Have a Consent and Authorization for Medical Treatment form completed by a parent or guardian, found under "Forms" in your Housing Portal.
Purchase a Residential Parking Permit online. See Parking & Transportation’s Housing Resident Parking Page for parking policies and regulations.
Download the Move-In 2024 Checklist for a complete list of what to bring. You can also visit our What to Bring webpage.
| South Village Checklist | Apartments Checklist |
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What to expect: Move-in Day
Check out some of the basics of what you can expect on your Move-in day. We will send more detailed information to your Cal State LA email as we get closer, so please check your email frequently.
Arrive at your scheduled day and appointment time. More detailed information on how to see this in the section below.
Check-in will take place in Structure E for all Move-in Days.
Please bring your One Card, this is what we will use at check-in to give you your room assignment.
To view your appointment time, log into your Housing Portal. Your appointment will appear on the home page.
View the image above for an example of what you will see in your Housing Portal. Please note, this is an example only, not your assignment.
If your appointment time does not work for you, you may reschedule to a new time through the Housing Portal. Residents will have until Wednesday, August 7, 2024, to reschedule their appointment time.
How to Reschedule Your Move-in Appointment Time
Step 1: Select the “Reschedule Appointment” button, located underneath your Appointment Time.
Step 2: Select “Reschedule” on the following page.
Step 3: Pick a new date and time that is listed as available. Please note, there may be limited time slots available.
Step 4: Hit “Confirm” to officially change your Appointment Time. You’ll receive a confirmation email immediately afterwards.
That’s it!
You will receive an Unloading Zone permit once you check in that you can place on the dashboard of your vehicle. If you have more than one vehicle, please let our team know and we can give you an additional permit.
Colors
Each permit will be a certain color. This color represents the Unloading Zone you will drive to. We'll send out a map as we get closer to move-in so you can view these Unloading Zones.
20-Minute Time Limit
This permit is valid in your assigned Unloading Zone for 20 minutes only. Our staff will write in the time at a check-in station closer to your zone. Please note, parking attendants will be on site and you may be cited should you exceed the 20-minute time limit.
Do not leave your vehicle unattended.
We will have carts on site available to check out for 30 minutes. More information will be provided as we get closer to Move-in.
Once your items are unloaded, please park in Lot 5.
Parking in free for all Move-in Days in Lot 5.
FAQs
All residents need to be registered for fall 2024 classes in order to move in. (Undergraduate: 6 units or more; Graduate: 3 units or more)
Yes. We recommend you bring a portable cart or dolly to assist you as carts are limited.
All new residents contracting with Housing and Residence Life after February 6, 2023, are required to have a Meal Plan. This includes returning residents who contracted for the first time after February 6, 2023.
Residents may change their Meal Plan to a lower plan only until July 15, 2024. Please visit the Important Dates & Deadlines page to find this information. Residents can then can only move to a higher plan after that deadline.
Log into the Housing Portal, then go to Housing Forms and look for the Meal Plan Change Request Form there.
All beds in Housing are Twin XL.
Yes, but coordinate with your roommate(s) in case they are planning to bring one as well.
South Village
Yes, but only one that is 4 cubic feet (or smaller) per room is allowed. Please coordinate with your roommate(s).
Apartments
No, a refrigerator with a freezer is provided in each apartment. Residents living in apartments are not permitted to bring a mini-fridge.
You will receive your room assignment and assigned roommate(s) when you move-in.
If you're checking in between 4 and 5 p.m. on any of our official Move-in Days (August 13-17, 2024), you may check-in at the Housing Main Office.
South Village residents check-in at the South Village Main Office. Golden Eagle Apartments and Phase I & II Apartments check-in at the Phase II Office.
If checking in after 5 p.m., residents need to call their Resident Assistant on Duty:
- Apartments: 323-791-4056
- SV Tower 1: 323-303-2327
- SV Tower 2: 323-612-8744
- SV Tower 3: 323-308-8206
You may check-in after hours until 9 p.m. After that, you need to wait until the following day to check-in and find your own accommodations.