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Move In Information

Jan 26, 2010 – New students under 21
Jan 27, 2010 – New students over 21
Jan 28, 2010 – Continuing students

Thinking about living on campus at Academy of Art University? Making your campus your home is the best way to make the most out of your college experience. Campus housing is your opportunity to network with your peers in a tight-knit environment and be in close proximity to your academic buildings, all while enjoying the sights and sounds of San Francisco!

Here are just a few benefits to on campus housing:

  • Share your college experience with people from different cultures and backgrounds
  • Studies have shown that students living on campus perform better academically than those that don’t
  • Plenty of ongoing academic and social programs throughout the year to ensure academic success as well as personal enrichment
  • Easier to meet people in a fun & social setting and the possibility of making life-long friendships
  • Living and learning communities especially designed to meet the needs of new, continuing, and graduate students
  • A multitude of leadership opportunities offered within residence life
  • Convenient downtown locations make it easier to get to classes without the hassle of driving or commuting. Shuttle services for Academy students are also available at no additional cost.
  • One payment that covers rent, utilities, and internet service
  • Each residence building is fully staffed with a Resident Director, Resident Assistants, and Roving Security Patrol Officers.
  • Housekeeping cleans all rooms on a weekly basis
  • All residences are equipped with wi-fi service.
  • Basic furnishings are provided: mobile drawer unit, desk or drafting table, bed frame and mattress, chair or stool, and desk lamp.
  • Coin-operated laundry facilities can be found in every residence.

For more information regarding our housing communities, please see click on one of the links below:

First Year Experience
Continuing Students (Under 21) – Special Interest Communities
Continuing Students (Over 21)
Graduate Students