The University of La Verne Office of Housing and Residential Life is excited to partner with Citrus College to offer housing options to International Citrus College Students. This webpage is intended to provide important information about the experience.
Individuals with questions are encouraged to contact us at housing@laverne.edu.
COMMUNITIES
Vista La Verne Residence Hall
Vista La Verne is a contemporary residence hall ideal for students wanting more independent and private living. Vista is composed of suite-style units that houses single and double options, with each space inside having its own bathroom. All units include a central lounge, wireless and landline Internet access, and a flat screen TV. The building includes a shared kitchen, laundry facilities and game room. Click here for more information on Vista La Verne.
Oaks Residence Hall
Oaks is ideal for students interested in making friends and developing a strong sense of community! This set of halls boasts small and quaint community environments, where working together and getting to know each other is the norm. Offering single, double, and triple occupancy rooms, each floor consists of a kitchenette and lounge with a flat screen TV. Click here for more information on Oaks.
Citrus Residence Hall
Citrus Hall is located in the heart of campus to sustain a student-centered community. There is a natural connection that embraces the activity and energy happening inside and outside the building. The building is a traditional style residence hall with double and triple occupancy options. Each floor has three lounges and two study rooms. Citrus Hall houses first-year students, with a limited option for continuing students. This is the perfect place to meet new people and build community. The building includes a shared kitchen, laundry facilities and game room Click here for more information on Citrus Residence Hall.
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1: Make Sure you’re Eligible
Before applying for Housing at the University of La Verne, it is important that you have been approved by Citrus College International Student Center (isc@citruscollege.edu). Approval requires that you have paid the Citrus College Application Deposit and have informed them of your desire to participate in this program.
Step 2: Register with ULV Housing & Apply for Housing
Please follow the Citrus College Housing Registration Guide. The guide will instruct you on how to:
- Initially register, by entering your email and creating a password.
- Once registered, our office will contact you within 1-2 business days to confirm your registration and advise you on the next step on the application process. You can also contact as upon registering to expedite the process at housing@laverene.edu or (909) 448-4052.
- Once confirmed, we will instruct you on how to complete a Housing Application.
Step 3: Make Financial Arrangements
Once a student has applied and has been assigned a room and a meal plan (based on availability and choices), the student will have the following charges posted on their ULV student account:
- Housing Application Fee
- Room costs for the semester (room assignment). Room charges are assessed every semester.
- Board (i.e. meal plan) charges (based on meal plan selected). Board charges are assessed every semester.
- ASULV Activity Fee ($160). Activity fee is assessed every semester
Student will need to contact the ULV Office of Student Accounts (STUACCTS@laverne.edu) to pay for fees and/or make financial arrangements for them. When you contact Student Accounts let them know you are part of the Citrus College Program. Once a student’s financial arrangements have been made, the student is set for move-in at the designated move-in date. Housing will email the student with move-in information.
NOTE – Students will not be allowed to move-in unless they have made financial arrangements.
For questions or concerns, contact the Office of Housing and Residential Life at housing@laverne.edu.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- August 17, 2024: Student Move-in & Start of Meal Plan Date
- June 13, 2025: Student Move-Out Date*
- May 27-31, 2025: Room transition into ULV Summer location
- No Meal Service Dates
- ULV Fall Break: Oct. 13-20
- ULV Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 28 – Dec. 1
- ULV Winter Break: Dec. 14 – Jan. 5
- ULV Spring Break: March 29 – April 6
- ULV Summer Break: May 31 – June 13
*Summer Housing Options available.
RATES
Citrus College Undergraduate & Graduate Students Per Semester (2 Semesters Per Year)
| Residence Hall | Single Room*
(one person per room) *Limited spaces |
Double Room (two people per room) |
Triple
(three people per room) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista | $5,669 | $4,630 | n/a |
| Citrus | $5,391 | $4,473 | $3,828 |
| Oaks | $4,976 | $4,385 | $3,319 |
Meal / Board Plan
All Students living on campus MUST have a meal plan. The minimum plan for Citrus College Students is an 8-meal plan.
Resident / Commuter Student Term Meal Plan Options (Rate Per Semester, 2 Semesters Per Year)
| Meal Plan Options | 8 Meals per Week + 200 Leo Dollars | 10 Meals per week + 200 Leo Dollars | 14 Meals per week + 100 Leo Dollars | 19 Meals per week + 25 Leo Dollars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,680 | $3,070 | $3,340 | $3,651 |
Number of meals correspond to the number of meals a student can eat at the dining hall during a week. Meals reset every week.
Leo Dollars are “points” students can use at Barbara’s Place (Coffee Shop) or at the Spot (Dining Hall) in addition to the meals per week.
The following dates are periods when the dining hall is not open:
- ULV Fall Break: Oct. 13, Oct 19-20
- ULV Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 28 – Dec. 1
- ULV Winter Break: Dec. 14 – Jan. 5
- ULV Spring Break: March 29 – April 6
- ULV Summer Break: May 31 – June 13
OTHER INFORMATION
Transportation Information
Foothill Transit and LA Metro have teamed up with Citrus College to bring you the GoPass. The GoPass gets you unlimited free rides on even more buses. Students can ride Foothill Transit local and Silver Streak lines AND Metro bus and rail, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Long Beach Transit, and other participating agencies. To learn more, visit https://mygopass.metro.net/schools/3257/.
Personal Cars & Parking – Students can drive their personal vehicles to and from Citrus College and the University of La Verne. Citrus College and University of La Verne are approximately 8 miles from each other and are readily accessible to each other via the 210 freeway. Free parking passes for University of La Verne are available for residents. If you’re interested in getting a parking pass, contact the Campus Safety Office at security@laverne.edu. The Campus Safety Office located on the 1st floor of the parking structure.
Safety Information
- Walking distance from La Verne Police Department and Fire Department
- Campus Safety is available 24/7-RA on Duty is available 24/7
- All buildings require electronic key access to enter
- 97.1% of Residents Report Feeling Safe (Living Area Survey)
“Out of all the schools I toured, I felt like the University of La Verne was the safest. I even feel comfortable walking to and from my night classes.” -Angela Macias, Student (2024)
Community
“Living on-campus has been one of the best investments I have made in myself and I feel truly at home here. I am able to be my true self and create meaningful friendships because others are so accepting and inclusive.” -Emely Gutierrez, Alumni
95.0% of residents reported feeling like their environment was inclusive and respectful of differences (i.e. race, gender, sexual orientation, class, etc.) -Living Area Survey, Fall 2022
Campus Activities
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) at the University of La Verne is a student organization, which serves as the largest student program board on campus, coordinating a variety of programs annually. CAB constantly strives to develop new and innovative programs for the La Verne community. Curious to know what’s happening on campus? Visit our Campus Labs Engage page!