STEPS

1. Access your Housing at CCA account: CCA username and password (same as your CCA email)
2. Select “get started” (the blue button next to the Housing Application title)
3. Read the housing application carefully, and complete all fields as necessary
4. Review and submit your application (students required to live on campus also sign their agreement at this step)
5. Upon receipt of your application, the housing admin team will review your application and enter you into the housing assignment process
6. Upon receiving, review and sign the Housing License Agreement: This will be sent through your CCA Housing account
7. Pay the required non-refundable Housing Confirmation Payment at the time of signing your agreement, instructions will be sent to you with your agreement (not applicable for students required to live on campus)
8. You will receive your roommate and room assignment by July 1 for Fall and by early December for Spring
9. Charges for housing will be applied to your account on or near July 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring

Assignment Protocols

Students may request a roommate of their choice at the time of applying. Suite assignments will be prioritized for complete roommate groups (ex. Founders Hall 3 bedroom suite will be prioritized to a roommate group with 3 members, rather than 2 members). Please create your roommate groups based on the “first room type preference” selected on your housing application. You will be notified in advance if your roommate group is not approved for a multiple bedroom suite so you can adjust your roommate group accordingly.

Select a roommate (two ways)

1. Roommate Grouping: is when you know a person with whom you wish to be roommates. You will need to share your roommate codes between members of your requested roommate group. Your roommate code can be seen at the top-right corner of any screen in your CCA housing account
2. Profile Browsing: is for when you do not have a requested roommate in mind, but would like to have some autonomy in selecting a roommate for yourself. You can set search filters and message with or request potential roommates who you think will be a good fit based on their roommate matching questionnaire . All profile browsing is anonymous until a roommate invitation is sent

Request a Roommate:

1. Go to the "roommates" tab
2. Choose the upcoming term in the "choose a term" drop-down
3. Select either "find someone you know" (roommate grouping) or "search resident profiles"
4. Enter your roommate's roommate code, or search for a resident profile that meets your expectations
5. Select "send invitation" to initiate a roommate request
6. When the person accepts your request, you will see them as part of your roommate group on the right-side column of the roommate groups page.

Important: Roommate requests must be approved by all parties. All parties must have applied and be deposited (if applicable) before the priority application deadline. Roommate grouping requests are prioritized based on date of application submitted.

If you have an access or disability accommodation request please submit your request with the Access and Disability Services office as soon as possible. Starting the intake process early on will help college staff identify the best room type for you.

Students may choose to live in gender inclusive housing (this preference is collected when completing the housing application). Gender inclusive housing allows two or more students to choose to share a multiple-occupancy bedroom, suite, or apartment regardless of students’ legal sex or gender. Gender inclusive housing provides options for a variety of students, such as those who:

• may feel uncomfortable rooming with members of the same legal sex
• may be in the process of discovering their gender identity
• may feel they would be more compatible with a roommate of a different legal sex or gender
• do not want legal sex or gender to be a primary factor in choosing a roommate

Gender inclusive housing intends to help create a campus climate that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive of all students.

We're here to help!

• Questions regarding the housing registration/application process, roommates, or your assignment, please contact housingdining@cca.edu or (415) 551-9223.