Preparing for Housing & Residential Life at CSULB (2024)

Moving into a new community is exciting and also can be a little nerve-racking. This page is to help your transition with living on campus go as smooth as possible. Make sure to check your CSULB email frequently so you don’t miss important emails. We frequently email updates to your CSULB email, such as information about your account, general housing updates and upcoming events.

MOVE-IN DATES

Move-in day is building specific. Students will need to sign up through the housing portal for specific check in window. Check future emails regarding move in day, which will all be sent to your CSULB Student Email.

Thursday 8/22 - 8:30am -11:30am

Building / CommunityParking Lot
Hillside: BG2
Hillside: I HouseG1

Hillside: Los Cerritos

1st floor & 3rd floor

G1,R1,G3
Parkside: HR2 & G7
Parkside: MG8
Beachside: Atlantic 1st floorBeachside lot
Beachside: Pacific 3rd floor Beachside lot

Thursday, 8/22 1:00pm-4:00pm

Building/CommunityParking Lot
Hillside: FG2, G4
Hillside: AG2
Hillside: Los Alamitos 3rd floorR1, G3
Hillside: Los Cerritos 2nd floorG1, R1, G3
Parkside North: 1st floor & 4thfloor G8
Parkside: KG7
Parkside: PG8
Beachside: Atlantic 3rd floorBeachside lot
Beachside: Pacific 1st floorBeachside lot

Friday, 8/23- 8:30am-4:00pm

Building/CommunityParking Lot
Hillside: CG1
Hillside: DG2
Hillside: EG2, G4
Hillside: Los Alamitos 1st floor & 2ndfloorR1, G3
Parkside: GR2, G7
Parkside: J, LG7
Parkside: N, QG7, G8
Parkside North: 2nd floor & 3rd floorG8
Atlantic: 2nd floorBeachside lot
Pacific: 2nd floorBeachside lot

Checking in on August 22-23

  • Arrive during the move-in appointment time (that you signed up for on your housing portal). 
  • Park in general parking; leave your belongings in the car.
  • Go directly to your building’s common area* to check in & get your room key. You will be greeted by your Residential Assistant (RA) and directed to your room. 
  • Unload your vehicle & take your items to your room. 
    • (Once unloaded, please move your vehicles away from the building so that others can be closer while they unload!) 

*Note: If you have been approved for an early arrival, late arrival, or arriving at a time outside of your building’s check-in time, you will check in at the Service Center for your village.

ABOUT YOUR ID CARD:

You must get your photo taken during SOAR or submit via the online portalfor your campus ID cards. If you don't have an ID card, please go to the ID card office at the bookstore to pick one up beforehand or you can go to the Housing Office on August 22-23 from 8:00am - 4pm. If going to ID card office, let them know you are a campus housing resident. Housing residents have a special tap Campus ID that is different from a non-resident student. ID cards are used for meal service and room access.

ROOM LAYOUT AND FURNITURE STYLE

Roomscome in many different layouts and furniture comes in many different styles depending on thevillage, building, and location of room. While room sizes may differ,most rooms are approximately 15' x 11'.

Per Person Furniture:

  • XL Twin bed + mattress (80"x34")
  • Dresser
  • Desk
  • Chair

Per Room:

  • Microfidge (microwave, refrigerator, freezer combo)
  • Wastebasket
  • Recycle bin

Utilities and noveltiesincluded:

  • Internet -Wi-Fi
  • LIVE TV (https://live.streeme.tv/)
  • Movie Streaming (https://movie.housing.csulb.edu)
  • Electricity, gas, water
  • Toilet paper

Village Amenities

  • Laundry – Each community has laundry facilities. Payment is made with the WASH app.
  • Housekeeping – Residents are responsible for the cleanliness of their individual rooms, including providing cleaning supplies (vacuums are available for check out at the Service Center). All interior and exterior public areas (restrooms in suites and residence halls, hallways, lobbies, etc.) are maintained by a custodial staff.
  • Maintenance - University Housing Facilities Maintenance Staff repair public areas of buildings and spaces within individual resident rooms. Residents must report damages or non-working items via a maintenance request (available at theResidential Life Portal website), which are responded to during business hours. Emergency issues should be reported to the RA On Call for the area.
  • View FAQs about living on campus here.

WHAT TO PACK

Document

HRL - Move In Packing List 2024.pdf

Included on the packing list are reminders of what not to bring. Those items include: air conditioners, space heaters, weapons, microwave, refrigerator, most appliances, and tapestries or wall hangings. Please leave electric scooters, electric bikes, and electric skateboards at home.

The Community Living Guide has more information on prohibited items and housing policies.

BE MINDFUL ON HOW MUCH AND WHAT YOU BRING TO CAMPUS

  • The room space allotment isshared between all residents in the room.
  • Furniture cannot be removed.
  • We encourage you to make The Beach your home, and that includes decorating your space!
    • However, do not insert any items into the walls or ceilings of your room (hooks, nails, etc.) – you may hang posters and décor with blue painters’ tape or washi tape.
    • No decorations are permitted on the door other than Housing provided decorations and flyers or a whiteboard put on the door with command strips (no larger than 8.5"x11" in size)
    • Please refer to the Community Standards in the Community Living Guide for the policies regarding decorations and posting.
  • Be sure to write down serial numbers for all electronic devices that you bring to campus. Safes are available for rental throughCollegiate Concepts, Inc.
  • All extension cords and power strips must be surge protected
    • Each room will come with a power stip attached to the MicroFridge that is only permitted for MicroFridge use per instructions from the Fire Marshall. Using the power strip for personal reasons will result in conduct action.
  • Bicycle registration will be available on Move In Days through University Police Department. A U-lock is strongly recommended.
    • Bicycle Registration is available year round through UPD along with other bike safety information
  • The University is not liable for damaged or missing items and strongly recommends renter's insurance.
  • Sheet size= 80" x 34" Twin XL
  • We provide live tv service through the streaming providerStreeme Tv. Software players can be downloaded from Google Play, Amazon Fire, Roku, and Apple. To view and setup supported devices visitStreeme TVsupport page.
  • If bringing a tv, we recommend the sizes of 24" - 32" but it’s really between you and your roommate.

We look forward to meetingyou.

If you have any questions. You can always email us at housing@csulb.edu or call us at 562-985-4187

Preparing for Housing & Residential Life at CSULB (2024)

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