NSPO Housing FAQ

Who do I contact if I have housing questions? 

You would contact the Residential Life office. You can email them at [email protected]

Are First Year students required to live on campus?

Yes, all First-Year students are required to live on campus their first year.

How do I apply for housing as a First Year student?

Incoming First Year students will receive an email from NSPO on June 5th, 2023 with a link to complete a First Year Housing Questionnaire. Please make sure to submit  your questionnaire by 11:59pm PST on June 25th, 2023. Please note that this email will be sent to the student email of the incoming student, not the personal email.

How much is housing at Scripps?

Please visit the Student Accounts page for more information on housing fees. All rooms, apartments, and houses are the same fee.

What types of rooms are available to First Year students?

First Year students typically live in three-person rooms. Single rooms and doubles are rarely given to first year students. If you need a single room due to medical conditions, please get in touch with Academic Resources and Services (ARS) to see about a housing accommodation.

How will I know who I am living with?

First Year students will be matched with a roommate(s) based on their First Year Housing Questionnaire. Students will be able to see their roommates in the housing portal early to mid July.

How do I change my room assignment?

There is a two-week moratorium period for all students once they arrive to campus. After the first two weeks of class, students may apply for a room change request HERE. Requests may not be made prior to the academic year, and the form will be active starting after the two-week moratorium.

How can I change my meal plan?

Students may make a meal plan change request by submitting a request via the Meal Plan Change form which is available the first two weeks of classes. The form will be available on the Residential Life page located in the Inside Scripps site.  Meal plan change requests must be submitted prior to September 11th, 2023. Students who live on-campus are required to have a 12,14, 16 or 19 meal plan.  Information about meal plan packages can be found on the Student Accounts site.