Housing and COVID-19 | Housing

Spring 2021 Updates

Can I apply for Housing for the Spring?

Given that Spring 2021 will continue to be primarily online, we are not planning to increase our capacity at this time. We will offer Housing to students who apply based on our availability. We plan to begin licensing students for the Spring in mid-late November 2020.

How will Payments work?

Beginning in Fall 2020, all Housing costs will be placed on the student’s MyCSUSM account. This means:

Other than the $300 Administrative Fee that was paid when you applied for Housing, you will pay all fees directly to CSUSM instead of paying the Housing office.
Financial Aid will automatically be applied to your Housing costs (once any outstanding Fees and Tuition have been paid) rather than having to wait for your refund to pay for Housing.
All costs and bills will be conveniently located in one place.
Housing fee due dates have been updated to match CSUSM’s due dates, again allowing for one convenient payment plan. Due dates for the 2020-2021 academic year are as follows:

September 25th, 2020; October 25th, 2020; November 24th, 2020; January 20th, 2021; February 19th, 2021; March 21st, 2021; April 20th, 2021
As in previous years, no installments are charged in December and May.

For more information on payments and student accounts, please visit Student Financial Services.

Will there still be social programs and events for residents?

Yes, our staff will continue to host opportunities for residents to safely socialize and build community in the residential communities. Due to restrictions, these programs may look a little differently; taking place virtually or in small groups where residents can practice social distancing.

Quarantine and Isolation

While we have taken many precautions to protect the health and safety of our community, there is still a risk that students in housing may be exposed to COVID-19. Please see below for some FAQs on our plans for students who are exposed or test positive for COVID-19.

What should I bring to my isolation/quarantine space?

You should bring anything you may need for a stay of up to 14 days. Suggestions include:

Clothing
Toiletries
Identification cards
Medications and prescriptions
Thermometer and fever-reducing medications (we will provide a thermometer if you need one)
Personal care items (e.g., feminine hygiene products)
Cell phone, and/or tablet, and/or laptop, plus chargers
School materials (e.g. textbooks, notebooks, etc.) needed to continue classwork
Pet and pet supplies for students with preapproved Emotional Support Animals & Service Animals

Can I get food or groceries delivered while I'm in isolation/quarantine?

Yes! Students who are in an isolation or quarantine space are encouraged to consider the Voluntary Meal Plan. If you would rather have food delivered, you can do so through the many options for food and grocery delivery such as Instacart, Postmates, Grubhub, etc. You will need to have the delivery driver deliver your supplies to a member of our team who will then leave the supplies at the door of your space. We will provide you with written instructions on this process upon your assignment to an isolation/quarantine space.

COVID-19 Prevention and Mitigation

As all current residents should know, we have enacted several new policies and procedures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community and on campus. Students are expected to follow these policies at all times, including but not limited to:

Washing your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water

Wearing a face covering at all times when outside your apartment

No non-resident guests are currently allowed in our communities.

Due to the presence of COVID-19 cases in the housing community and based on direction from San Diego County Health and Human Services, we are implementing a temporary change to our guest policy. Until further notice, guest visitation of current residents into your apartment is no longer permitted. This means that you will not be able to visit with other residents except for your own roommate. We will provide an update if and when this restriction will change.

If you feel symptoms of any illness or if you have a fever, stay home from class/work and get tested for COVID-19 as soon as possible (testing is available on campus.)

COVID-19 Symptoms

It is important that you monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 so that you can get tested quickly if you become ill. This will not only help to potentially lessen the severity of your illness, but will also help to mitigate community spread. Individuals with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, including but not limited to:

Fever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

Students experiencing any of these symptoms should get tested as soon as possible. Testing is available at the Viasat Engineering Pavillion 7 days per week, 8:30AM-5:00PM. Tests are free of charge and do not require an appointment (but are conducted on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Housing Tours Suspended

In order to protect the health and safety of our community, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all tours of the QUAD and the UVA until further notice. We have video tours of our apartments available on our Instagram (@CSUSMHousing) and are working diligently to create a digital tour of our properties. Additionally, our office remains open and our staff are more than happy to answer any questions you might have. Our office hours are: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. We look forward to welcoming you home!