Graduate Student Housing Options
We suggest looking into housing as soon as you accept your admission offer, as demand is high, especially in the Fall. There are both on-campus and off-campus housing options available to suit different budgets and preferences.
On-Campus Housing
UC San Diego offers university-affiliated housing options for graduate students near campus. Availability is limited, and there is typically a waitlist. You can add your name to the waitlist as soon as you are accepted to UCSD.
To secure housing more quickly, you can apply to become a roommate with a current resident of university-affiliated housing. Forms and additional information are available on the UCSD Housing website.
Off-Campus Housing
Graduate students also have the option to rent non-university-affiliated housing in the surrounding areas. Housing options include apartments, houses, and shared living arrangements in various neighborhoods with different price points and amenities. Popular neighborhoods include:
- UTC/La Jolla – Located directly south of campus and well-connected by the city bus routes and UCSD shuttles.
- Clairemont Mesa – A residential neighborhood with convenient access to campus.
- Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach – Beachside communities with a vibrant atmosphere but farther from campus.
- Hillcrest, North Park, University Heights – Urban neighborhoods with a lively social scene, restaurants, and shops.
Many off-campus locations are accessible by UCSD’s free shuttle service or San Diego city buses.
For more information and to explore housing options, visit the UCSD Housing website and the UCSD Off-Campus Housing Directory.
You can find valuable tips and resources specifically for students living off campus at: UCSD Commuter Resources
Triton Mobility
If you have a disability that makes it difficult to get from point to point within the UC San Diego campus, Triton Mobility can help you travel between ADA-compliant locations on the La Jolla campus via a wheelchair-accessible van or cart.
