Before You Arrive
Before you move in, please read and ensure you complete the following three items by your Move-In day.
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Pay the first installment payment before Move-In.
- Housing charges are divided into 3 installment due dates, August 15, September 15, and October 15.
- You must pay your first installment prior to move in or have enough anticipated Financial Aid to cover the amount due.
- For Financial Aid resources or assistance, please contact the Titan Hub Office: www.fullerton.edu/titan-hub/
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Receive a TitanCard and bring it with you.
- Your Titan Card serves as your room key so it is important to have one prior to move in!
- We highly recommend getting your Titan Card prior to move in to ensure a smooth transition
- If you still need a Titan Card, please check out the online Titan Card website: www.fullerton.edu/IT/services/TitanCard/
- If you are unable to get a Titan Card prior to your arrival to campus, we will have a Titan Card station in Juniper 111 where you will be able to take your photo and pay for your Titan Card on move in day. This will cause a delay to your check in time.
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Print Out Move In Slip
- To help our team know which building you are moving into and best direct you on move in day, we ask that you print the move in slip that was emailed to you.
- You should have received an email with a printable signage with your building name. This sheet needs to be printed and ready for move-in day.
- This sign will be placed on the drivers windshield upon arrival to let our team know where you should be directed to.
- If you do not have access to a printer, be prepared to show your phone with a photo of your move in slip.
Optional: Residence Halls or Suites Residents: Residents living in the residence halls or suites have the option to rent a MicroFridge for the academic year. Each unit includes a microwave, refrigerator, and freezer.
Important: Please note that if any of these action items are not complete when you arrive for Move-In Days, you will need to complete them on-site before you are allowed to check in and access your room assignment, but rest assured that we will not release your room reservation if any steps are incomplete.
Parking & Arrival
Move-In Map & Directions
Click here for a downloadable PDF.
Step 1: Entering Campus
Guests arriving for Resident Move-In (8/21 and 8/22) are directed to enter campus at entrance 10, off Yorba Linda Blvd and Associated Rd. You will need to enter campus from Associated Road, off of Yorba Linda, and make a left onto E Campus Dr. You will follow E Campus Dr. around the curve. You will then drive to R1 Lot or R2 lot based on the location of your building.
There will be employees from Parking and Transportation helping to direct you where to go based on your Move-In Slip. It is imperative that you follow all cones, traffic signs, and employee directions. View the campus parking map.
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the map prior to arrival and drive with caution.
We ask that you arrive during your scheduled check-in time so we can ensure a flow of traffic and best serve you!
Step 2: Arrive to Correct Loading Zone Location
Depending on the building you are moving into, you will either go to R1 Lot, R2 Lot, or OLLI Lot.
R2 Lot Buildings: Holly, Fig, Elm, Pine, and Juniper
R2 Lot Instructions:
You will drive along E Campus Dr. until you see R2 Lot on your right. You will see cones directing you to turn right into R2 Lot. Once inside R2 Lot, you will either go left or right depending on your building or the direction of staff, either way you will be helped by a moving company employee. You will exit R2 Lot along Gymnasium Dr., turn right back onto E Campus Dr. and head straight to the Eastside North Parking Structure.
OLLI Lot Buildings: Acacia, Birch, Manzanita, Oak, and Willow
OLLI Lot Instructions:
You will drive along E Campus Dr. and will continue past R2 Lot. You will turn right onto Gymnasium Dr. You will continue past Titan Dining Hall. You will turn right into OLLI Lot. You will continue down the OLLI Lot, you will be helped by a moving company at the roundabout. You will continue out of OLLI Lot. You will turn left back onto Gymnasium Drive and turn right on East Campus Drive to go to the Eastside North Parking Structure.
Please note: NO parking in the OLLI Lot is permitted. Any vehicle in OLLI Lot after 4 p.m. on move-in days will be ticketed and unable for appeal. OLLI Lot is not a resident parking lot.
R1 Lot Buildings: Redwood, Laurel, and Noble
R1 Lot Instructions:
You will drive along E Campus Dr. and will continue past R2 Lot and drive towards the Suites. You will go straight through the intersection at E Campus Dr. and Gymnasium Dr. You will turn right into R1 Lot and either continue straight or go to the left, either way you will be helped by a moving company employee. You will exit R1 Lot and head straight into the Eastside North Parking Structure.
Step 3: Moving Company to Unload Items
Housing & Residential Engagement has hired a complimentary moving company to unload your items from your car and load them into a moving bin. Please pack all items in boxes or easy to carry bins for the moving company. The moving company will help push the moving bin to your building. You (the resident) will accompany the moving company with your bin. The driver of the vehicle will remain inside the car at all times. There will be no parking allowed in the unloading area.
Please note: The Moving Company will only be offered during Thursday August 21 and Friday August 22 during your designated move in time.
If you prefer to not use our complimentary moving company to unload your vehicle, you can skip to Step 4 and park your vehicle in the Eastside Parking Structure.
Step 4: Park Vehicle in Correct Location
After your items are cleared from the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle will go park in the Eastside North Parking Structure or Eastside South Parking Structures for the duration of move-in. Resident students and guests may park on the first two floors of the structures during that time only. On Move-In Days, you do not need a permit to park in the parking structure. Parking and Transportation will not begin ticketing until after 4 p.m. on Friday, August 22nd. After 4 p.m. on Friday, August 22nd, it is expected that all resident students park in designated parking areas with a valid Resident parking permit.
Resident (R & RF) parking permits are required to park at Cal State Fullerton. There is no grace period after designated Move-In. To learn more about Resident parking, please visit the Parking and Transportation Services website (parking.fullerton.edu/student/). Fall 2025 Resident permits will be available for purchase online in the Parking Portal beginning Monday, August 11.
After 4 p.m. on Friday, August 22nd, you must move your car to the following locations with a valid Resident parking permit:
- First-year students - Lot S8 (located near the Fullerton Arboretum & Baseball Fields)
- Non-first year students - R1 and R2, overflow parking in Lot S8
- First-year students, please move your car to Lot S8 by 4 p.m. on the same day.
Important
- If you are bringing multiple vehicles, only the vehicle filled with items should go through the moving company’s loading area. All other vehicles should go straight to the Eastside North Parking Structure to park.
- NO UHAULS will be allowed through the moving company loading zone. If you bring a UHAUL vehicle, you will only be allowed to park in the oversized lot side of R1 Lot and will not receive assistance from the moving company.
- If you are driving yourself, you can still go to the moving company loading zone, the moving company will unpack your items and bring your items to one of our meeting rooms. You will receive a ticket to retrieve your items.
Check-In Time & Location
In order to ensure a seamless move in, we ask everyone to arrive on your scheduled date on Thursday or Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you arrive after 4 p.m. or over the weekend, you will NOT have access to the moving company and will need to move your own belongings. Please see detailed instructions below for arrival times.
Thursday, August 21 & Friday, August 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m: Check In at your Building Lobby
Check-In Location will be inside the lobby of the building you will be moving into. (i.e., You live in Juniper 431, check-in will be Juniper Lobby). You will need a Titan Card in order to be checked into your space and receive access to your room.
Arrival between 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Thursday & Friday: Check In at the Holly Mailroom
If you plan to arrive after 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, you can check in at our Holly Mailroom between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be a limited number of moving bins available for check-out for one hour from the Holly Housing Office. Due to the limited number of bins available, you can only check out one bin at a time. To check out a moving bin, you must have your TitanCard available to present to our staff. We cannot check out equipment to friends and/or family helping you move.
Arrival after 9 p.m. on Thursday & Friday: Call RA on Duty Team
If you arrive after 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 21 or Friday, August 22, you will have to call the RA on Duty team to check you into your space. You WILL NOT have access to any moving bins. Please see phone numbers listed below for the correct RA on Duty number to call:
- Laurel, Noble, Redwood - (714) 715-1398
- Holly, Juniper, Pine - (714) 715-1410
- Elm and Fig - (714) 715-1408
- Acacia, Birch, Manzanita, Oak, Willow - (714) 715-1405
You WILL NOT have access to any moving bins if you arrive after 9 p.m, no exceptions will be made.
Arrival over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
If you plan to arrive between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday, you can check in at our Holly Mailroom. There will be a limited number of moving bins available for check-out for one hour from the Holly Housing Office. Due to the limited number of bins available, you can only check out one bin at a time. To check out a moving bin, you must have your TitanCard available to present to our staff. We cannot check out equipment to friends and/or family helping you move.
Arrival over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) after 5 p.m
If you arrive after 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 23 or Sunday, August 24, you will have to call the RA on Duty team to check you into your space. You WILL NOT have access to any moving bins. Please see phone numbers listed below for the correct RA on Duty number to call:
- Laurel, Noble, Redwood - (714) 715-1398
- Holly, Juniper, Pine - (714) 715-1410
- Elm and Fig - (714) 715-1408
- Acacia, Birch, Manzanita, Oak, Willow - (714) 715-1405
You WILL NOT have access to any moving bins outside the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. over the weekend, no exceptions will be made.
Important Note: Failure to move in does not release you from the terms of your Student Housing License Agreement.
Residential Parking Permits
During the academic year, students must purchase a residential parking permit to bring a vehicle to campus. Parking permits must be purchased online through the Student Parking Portal through the CSUF Parking and Transportation Website.
There are 2 types of permits:
- Resident Permit (Second-Year and Above): R1 and R2, overflow parking go to Lot S8
- Resident Freshmen (First-Time Freshmen): Lot S8 only
Campus shuttles are available for students who park their cars in Lot S8.
Resident Permits are NOT VALID in student lots, faculty/staff lots, and the OLLI Lot.
Parking Permits & Parking Tickets are not through Housing and Residential Engagement, all questions or concerns should be directed to CSUF Parking & Transportation.
Check-In Process
Prior to Arrival
Please make sure you have the following things completed prior to your arrival:
- Titan Card
- Paid Housing First Installment OR accepted enough financial aid
Step 1: Check-In
You must check in with our staff in order to receive access to your space. You must visit our check-in table (Holly mailroom or call our Duty team for after hours). Failure to complete your check in step will result in a $120 Improper Check-in Fee.
Step 2: Key Issuance (Apartments Only)
Residents assigned to the Apartments will receive a bedroom key during Check In, providing access to their specific bedrooms. Failure to return keys at the end of the Academic Year will result in a $50 lost key fee per key.
Residence Hall & Suites Residents will only need their Titan Card to check in and access their space.
Step 3: Access your Correct Bedspace
It is important you move into your correct assigned bedspace as it is tied directly to your information. All maintenance requests, mail, and charges will be for the bedspace you are assigned.
Room and Meal Plan Access
Titan Card
Please bring your TitanCard with you, as it will serve as your room and meal plan access card when entering your living space and the Titan Dining Hall. Please make sure your TitanCard is not worn out or damaged before moving in.
Replacement cards can be obtained at the TitanCard desk in Pollak Library South for $10.
If you still need a Titan Card, please check out the online Titan Card website: www.fullerton.edu/IT/services/TitanCard/
If you are unable to get a Titan Card prior to your arrival to campus, we will have a Titan Card station in Juniper 111 where you will be able to take your photo and pay for your Titan Card on move in day. This will cause a delay to your check in time.
Your Room Key and Access
Your CSUF Titan Card acts as your key into the building and room. Physical keys will only be given to apartment bedrooms.
You will need a CSUF Titan Card when you check in with our staff. If you do not have a Titan Card, you must visit Titan Card to receive one.
You will also need your Campus-wide Identification or CWID Number. The last 4 digits of your CWID are your PIN for your assigned room.
Please follow these instructions when using your TitanCard to gain access to your assigned room:
Swipe your TitanCard at the door of the room/location to which you have been assigned. If you see a:
How to access your building and room
- Find your assigned building. At the front door of each building, there’s a card swipe reader. Swipe the access card, and the doors will automatically open.
- Enter the building and take the elevator up to your floor. The first number of your room assignment is the floor. For example, Laurel-305 is in the Laurel building, on the 3rd floor, unit 5.
- Find your assigned unit. Swipe your Titan Card or the temporary card. The door should light up yellow. Enter the last 4 digits of your CWID if you are using your Titan Card, or the 4-digit PIN on the envelope if you are using the temporary card.
- If you have questions about accessing your room or the card swipe does not work, please try #323232 to reset the door and wait 1 minute before swiping again. If the issue persists, please visit the Housing Office for assistance.
Mailing Addresses
Mailing Address Format
Your legal name on file with the University Your Building, Room #
Your building's street address
Fullerton, CA 92834
Example Mailing Address
Tuffy Titan
Holly 162
1513 E Campus Drive Fullerton, CA 92834
An incorrect mailing address can result in a lost package or a delay in your package being received. Please include your full name and address when you utilize your new mailing address.
Residence Halls
| Pine | 1505 East Campus Drive |
| Holly | 1513 East Campus Drive |
| Juniper | 1517 East Campus Drive |
| Fig | 1521 East Campus Drive |
| Elm | 1533 East Campus Drive |
Suites
| Laurel | 1459 East Campus Drive |
| Noble | 1455 East Campus Drive |
| Redwood | 1451 East Campus Drive |
Apartments
| Acacia | 1529 East Campus Drive |
| Birch | 1525 East Campus Drive |
| Manzanita | 1541 East Campus Drive |
| Oak | 1537 East Campus Drive |
| Willow | 1549 East Campus Drive |
Residence Halls
Information
- Residence Hall buildings are Elm, Fig, Holly, Juniper, and Pine. Each building has 4-5 floors. Each floor has 24 rooms and up to 54 residents.
- Each floor has double and triple occupancy rooms. 2-3 students in a room with assigned space, desk, and closet/wardrobe space.
- Students living in triple rooms get a credit of up to $800 per semester if three students occupy the space for the whole semester.
- Every floor has 1 Resident Advisor who supports the residents on that floor.
- Most floors have a large active room, a large passive/study room, and a small study room. They are shared common spaces for residents to socialize or study.
- There are 6 communal restrooms across the floor shared by the residents and distinguished by gender or gender-inclusive.
- The laundry room closest to the Residence Halls is on Juniper's 1st floor.
- All mail can be picked up at the Holly Mailroom on the first floor of Holly.
Bed Layout
Suites
Information
- Suites buildings are Laurel, Noble, and Redwood. Each building has 6 floors. Each floor has 5 units of Suites.
- Each Suite will house 8 students in a suite with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a small kitchenette.
- Please note that some rooms are in the order of A-B-C-D, and some are in the order of D-C-B-A. A1 is the space by the bedroom door, and A2 is the space by the window.
- Each floor has 1 Resident Advisor who supports the residents on that floor.
- Every floor has an active room and a study room. They are shared common spaces for residents to socialize or study.
- The Titan Lounge is a community space for studying and socializing, which leads to a laundry room and an outdoor courtyard.
- All mail can be picked up at the Redwood Mailroom located on the first floor of Redwood.
Bed Layout
Apartments
Information
- Apartment buildings are Acacia, Birch, Manzanita, Oak, and Willow. Each building has 4 floors. Each floor has 4-6 apartments, depending on the floor.
- Each Apartment will house 4 students in an apartment with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a full-size kitchen.
- Every 2 floors have 1 Resident Advisor who supports the residents on those two floors.
- The laundry room closest to the Apartments is on Juniper’s 1st floor.
- All mail can be picked up at the Holly Mailroom on the first floor of Holly.
Bed Layout
Bed Space Assignments and Amenities
Your room assignment includes an assigned bed space, indicated as A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, or D2.
In the Residence Halls, A1 is the left bed, and A2 is the right bed. For triple-occupancy rooms, A1 is the top-left bed and A3 is the bottom-left bed. A2 is the right bed.
In the Apartments, the letter for the bed space assignment is the letter above the doorway to each bedroom.
In the Suites, the letter for the bed space assignment is the letter above the doorway to each bedroom; 1 is closest to the door and 2 is closest to the window
For more information, please visit our Housing Communities page.
Furniture and Decorating Standards
Each student has their own cable TV jack, 4x120v receptacles, an XL twin bed that is 36” to 38” wide by 84” long, a 4-drawer dresser, a desk with hutch, and a chair.
Posters, pictures, etc., may be affixed to the walls using removable putty or painter’s tape. Small bulletin boards, white boards, etc., may be hung using removeable adhesives that do not cause permanent damage (we recommend using 3M Command Strips). Shelves may not be attached to the walls.
Laundry Facilities
There are two laundry facilities available in Juniper and Noble. Residents in the Residence Halls and Apartments are assigned to the Juniper laundry room. Residents in the Suites are assigned to the Noble laundry room.
Please download the WASH Connect App in order to utilize our laundry facilities. Our Resident Advisors will guide you on how to use the app during your floor meetings!
Internet Service
For internet access, students will use the same campus-wide WiFi used in classrooms and other public areas across campus. Please contact the student IT helpdesk at (657) 278-8888 for issues with WiFi.
Bringing a multimedia entertainment device? We can set up devices like smart TVs, video game consoles, and digital personal assistants (like Alexa and Google Home) to work with campus Wi-Fi.
If you wish to purchase your own internet service, you may contact Spectrum Cable directly to make arrangements for installation. You must be present during installation. Appointments should be scheduled Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. beginning Monday, August 25. Spectrum is a full-service cable provider of television, internet, and phone services. You can call Spectrum at 855-243-8892 for more information.
Services
We partner with SwakU link opens in a new window to offer care package service to our students and their families, with a wide variety of Certified Organic, Gluten Free, Nut Free, and Vegetarian care packages and discounted bundled package plans for the entire academic year.
We partner with GradGuard, which offers an exclusive College Renters Insurance plan that is specifically designed for students. Visit GradGuard.com to learn how you can protect your laptop, bike, cell phone, books, clothing and other personal items from theft, fire, smoke, water damage and more.
MicroFridge orders are now open for the 2025/26 academic year. Orders received on or before August 1st will be installed prior to your arrival on campus. Orders made after the cutoff will be installed within one to two weeks of Student Move in. Collegiate Concepts, Inc. is the exclusive, recommended, and Approved MicroFridge rental provider at CSU Fullerton. Please note that if you do not end up attending, a full refund will be issued.
CSUF regulations require students to use the MicroFridge combination appliance, Refrigerator/true zero degree freezer & Microwave oven, as the only option to have a Microwave oven in your residence hall room. All cleaning and installation guidelines established by the state, OSHA, the CDC and any other regulatory agency will be followed at all times. If you would like to order, Thank you!