UC Santa Cruz / Cabrillo College Housing Partnership Program

UC Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College have partnered to offer Cabrillo College students an affordable university housing option with current UCSC students. Students enrolled in a minimum of twelve units at Cabrillo College are eligible to participate in the housing partnership program and live at the UCSC University Inn, on a space-available basis.

The University Inn, located at 611 Ocean Street in downtown Santa Cruz, is comprised of double and single residence hall type rooms and provides housing for continuing, new transfer and graduate students during the academic year, hotel housing for short term university guests, as well as the general public, and year round conference services.

Enjoy amenities of hotel living in a community of fellow students:

• Large rooms with full-sized beds
• Private bathrooms
• cable TV including HBO
• high-speed internet
• bi-weekly housekeeping
• 24 hour laundry facilities
• low parking rates
• restaurant-style dining hall
• pool, hot tub and fitness center onsite
• affordable parking by lottery

Staff and Programming
The Inn has a live-in manager and student staff to assist residents with emergencies and day-to-day residential issues. The hotel desk staff is available to assist students 24 hours a day.

Student Life
Students are provided with a quality residential life experience and are eligible and encouraged to participate in all programming activities, residential life meetings and programs. The diverse student population at the Inn includes UCSC sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as Cabrillo College students. All students are held to the same community standards and expectations.

2009-10 Cabrillo College Student Rates

• The contract rate for the selected room and meal plan will be divided into ten (10) installments and billed to Resident's UC Santa Cruz billing account (see payment schedule).
• 2009-10 Payment Due Dates:
  Each installment of the residence rate is due and payable on the dates listed here: September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1, January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1

Dining Services
University Inn housing contracts/agreements include one of the following meal plans: 7-Day, 5-Day or 30 Block Plan.

7-Day / 5-Day Plans:

• All-you-care-to-eat 7 or 5-days per week
• Frequent any dining hall as often as you wish during open hours
• Plans include 4 guest meals and $50 Flexi Dollars per UCSC quarter

30 Block Plan:

• Minimum requirement for Cabrillo/University Inn residents
• 30 meals per month
• Can be used by you or any guest(s) accompanying you during any meal period at any dining hall on campus and at the University Inn
• Additional blocks of 10 meals may be added to this plan
• Unused meals do not carry over to the next month
• $50 Flexi Dollars are included and billed separately each UCSC quarter

Frequently Asked Questions:
Who is eligible?
Students registered in a minimum of twelve (12) units at Cabrillo College, have a 3.0 GPA to qualify, and in both financial and judicial “good standing” (as determined by Cabrillo College Dean of Student Services), may request housing at the UCSC University Inn.
 
How do I request a space at the Inn?
Begin the process by contacting the Dean of Students Office at Cabrillo College to fill out an interest form.  The Dean of Students will verify you meet the eligibility requirements and inform the University Inn of your interest. 
 
How many spaces are available?
A limited number of spaces are available (number to be determined).  If you are interested, please apply with the Dean of Students Office at Cabrillo College and the University Inn Residential Manager will then contact you regarding your request for housing.
 
Who is around if I need assistance?
The University Inn has a Residential Manager and four Residential Advisors who all live on site at the Inn.  There is also a Community Safety Office from the University who patrols the facility in the evenings.  The front desk staff is available for questions 24 hours a day.
 
Is housing available during the summer?
We do not host any students over the summer.  The entire facility is a hotel and conference center during the summer.
 
Is a meal plan included in the housing contract?
A meal plan is included for all residents at the University Inn.  You will have a choice of 3 different meal plan options.  We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner every weekday, and brunch and dinner on weekends.  There is also a café set up for grab and go items.
 
Do you have kitchens?
We do not have kitchens in the rooms.  We do allow students to have a mini fridge and a microwave in their room, but cooking equipment with exposed heating elements (e.g. hot plates, toasters) are not allowed.
 
Is there a laundry facility?
Yes.  We have coin-operated laundry on the 2^nd floor. 
 
Do the rooms have internet access?
Yes.  We have 2 Ethernet jacks in each of the rooms.  We do not have wireless service in the rooms but we do have it in our lobby area and Sunset Room (the dining and lounge area).
 
How do I pay for my housing?
You will have a UCSC billing account and will receive a billing statement of all charges due.  Housing charges must be paid to UCSC. You may not pay your housing at Cabrillo College. 
 
Is financial aid available to assist me with housing costs?
Contact the Cabrillo College Financial Aid Office for questions regarding financial aid.
 
Where can I receive my mail?
Unfortunately, we are not equipped to handle your mail.  There are several places where you can rent a Post Office Box for a minimal fee, including the local post office.
 
Is there parking available for students?
A limited number of parking spaces are available.  Parking permits are issued by lottery and there is a charge of $25 per month for a permit.

Contact Information
For additional information on the housing partnership program, contact:

Cabrillo College Office of the Dean of Student Services
Cabrillo College Student Affairs Office - SAC East
Anya Finke
anfinke@cabrillo.edu
Phone: (831) 477-3584
Office Hours: Monday ­ Friday 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

University Inn Housing Office
611 Ocean Street
Phone: (831) 466-1359