University Housing Eligibility

Postdoctoral Scholars are eligible to reside in University Apartments but are not given the highest priority.

Postdoctoral Scholars may apply to live in the University Apartments (both Family Student Housing and Mixed-Use Housing), but will be asked to provide the following when applying, in order to confirm their eligibility:

1. The Notice of Appointment from the Graduate Division showing the current approved appointment’s beginning and end date. Note: All letters must come from the Graduate Division not the respective departments.

University Housing Assignment Process

After demand for housing among eligible enrolled students is met, UCLA will offer housing to Postdoctoral Scholars for a period of two years for single Postdoctoral Scholars and Postdoctoral Scholars with dependent children. Visit Postdoctoral Housing Services for an overview of housing options for postdoctoral scholars.

Please be aware that when selecting University Apartments as a housing choice, Postdoctoral Scholars applying to move in during September should expect delays as far as late October in finding out the status of a housing application and may need to make other housing arrangements.

Applying for University Housing

In order to apply for University Housing, you will need to complete the online Housing Services application and pay a non-refundable application fee. Click Family Housing Application or Single Graduate Housing Application as appropriate.

Note: if you are applying for housing before you have a University ID (UID), click the Temporary ID link to apply with a temporary housing logon ID.

If you are currently a UCLA Postdoctoral Scholar, you will use your Bruin Online (BOL) account user name and password to log on to the application form.

Postdoctoral scholars must provide Housing Services with a copy of the appointment approval letter from Academic Services in the Graduate Division (notice of appointment showing the beginning and end date of the appointment).

Housing Services will verify that you have an approved postdoctoral scholar appointment before offering housing.

University Housing Rental Policies

If awarded a University Housing allocation, Postdoctoral Scholars should be aware of the following policy with regard to maximum rental time:

XIII. MAXIMUM TENANCY: The University may limit the amount of time that Tenant may occupy the premises and shall serve Tenant with a Termination of Tenancy notice when said time is exceeded. The maximum length of occupancy is seven (7) years, but the University may terminate the Agreement prior to that time.

The seven year maximum tenancy listed above is cumulative, and does not re-set if an occupant’s status changes. In other words, a fourth year undergraduate might move in, stay in the apartment as he/she begins a doctoral program at UCLA, then stay for the beginning of a post-doctoral appointment. The total length of stay may not exceed seven years. The student’s change in status, in this case, from undergraduate, to graduate, and to the post-doctoral scholar, does not re-set his/her maximum length of stay.

For more information on rental policies please contact University Housing.

Off-Campus Housing Options

The Community Housing Office has free Public Listings available for roommates needed/wanted and short-term sublets. Postdoctoral Scholars are considered UCLA Affiliates, so are also eligible to purchase a CHO membership. Members may view all Vacant Listings, which include apartments, studios, guest homes, homes, condominiums and rooms in private homes. For more information please visit the Community Housing Office website.

Additional Information

For additional information about housing for Postdoctoral Scholars please visit the Ask Housing website to find FAQ on housing related matters.

For more information on apartment eligibility please visit the General Eligibility and Proof of Eligibility requirements page for Postdoctoral Scholars