Housing Application

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All of the details you need to know to call Occidental “home”!

Whether you’re joining Occidental as a first-year or transfer student, our Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) team is here to make your on-campus experience safe, comfortable, and enriching.

This page will guide you through housing options, the application process, accommodation requests, and what to expect when you receive your assignment and move in.

Housing Options

At Occidental, you won’t select a specific residence hall yourself. Instead, you’ll share your living preferences—such as room type, lifestyle habits, and roommate interests—in your housing application. The Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) team uses this information to pair you with a roommate and place you in a hall or apartment that’s the best fit for you.

Roommates talk in the residence hall at Occidental College

First-Year Housing

Live alongside other new students in one of five residence halls designed to offer a welcoming community and built-in support network.

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Transfer Housing

Transfer students often enjoy apartment-style or suite-style living that combines independence with opportunities to connect on campus.

Transfer students aren’t required to live on campus, but we hope you’ll join us in the Occidental residential community. Off-campus housing resources are available if you need them.

Complete Your Housing Application

Once you’ve explored your housing options, your next step is to complete the housing application through eRezLife. Before applying, make sure you’ve activated your oxy.edu account and can log in using your Oxy credentials. Note: Room type and roommate preferences are not guaranteed—you’ll be assigned based on availability at the time placements are made.

Steps to Apply

Log in to eRezLife using your oxy.edu credentials.
Select “My Housing Profile” and confirm your information.
Return to the toolbar and choose “Housing Overview” → “Apply Now” to open the Fall 2026 Housing Application.
Complete and submit the form, reviewing all Terms & Conditions and the housing license agreement.
If requesting a preferred roommate, navigate to “Roommate Groups”, create a group name, and enter your roommate’s Oxy email. All group members will receive an email to confirm.

Need help logging in? Contact Information Technology Services (ITS) at helpdesk@oxy.edu or (323) 259-2880 during business hours.

Housing Accommodations

If you require housing accommodations due to a documented medical or psychological condition, complete that step next.

Review the housing accommodations policy.
Submit the housing accommodation request.

Requests submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist and filled as space becomes available.

Room Assignments

REHS reviews all applications over the summer and matches students based on preferences and availability. You’ll receive your room and roommate assignment as well as your move-in date and instructions via email in early August.

Occidental students bring boxes into the residence hall on move in day

Get Ready for Move-In

Move-in day is one of the best days of the year! Visit the Move-In Guide to find arrival schedules, what to pack, and tips for settling into campus life.

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