UC Santa Cruz, Porter College campus life

Housing & Residential Life

Being part of Porter College

Whether you’re a new or returning student—or supporting one—head to Student Housing Services for the most up-to-date information about key deadlines, housing rates, application details, move-in guidance, and campus living resources. You’ll find quick links below to help you navigate to the information you need. For meal plan options and campus dining details, visit UCSC Dining. Visit the Housing website for mailroom information on the Porter page.

Porter college residential building

Our residential buildings

Porter’s traditional residence halls are situated around a large quad with plenty of space to study and hang out. Housing options include residence halls for new and continuing students, and six-person apartments for continuing students.

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Move-In

This page contains the important dates, to-do’s, and resources you will need to get ready for move-in day.

Student moving out

Get ready to move out of campus housing with key dates, to-do lists, donation and storage options, and tips for a smooth departure before summer.

Pipes in maintenance

Maintenance Request

Need something fixed in your room or building? From routine repairs to urgent issues, this page will help you figure out who to contact and how to get support—fast.

Last modified: Sep 22, 2025