FAQ

1. • “How can I get approved to use the BBQ Grill?"

   • You can request use of the BBQ Grill through a permit by email village@ucsc.edu"

1. • “If I live at the Village, will I need a meal plan?"

   • No. Unlike the other dormitories on the campus, living at the Village does not require that you purchase a meal plan. Rather the Village has a communal kitchen where residents can cook food.

1. • “What type of students does the Village house?"

   • Continuing transfer students and upperclassmen (i.e non first-year students) are housed at the Village

“Where can I fill up my water bottle?” 

The community kitchen is building F4. There is filtered water at one of the sinks. Otherwise, bring your own water filter and keep it in the fridge in your building's kitchenette.

“What do I do if my building key stops working?”

Call the RA on call or come to the housing office

“Where is the laundry room?” 

The laundry room is F5

“Where can I store my kitchen supplies?”

It's safest to keep them in your room!

“I want to do a room switch, how do I do that?”

Contact the housing office by phone or email village@ucsc.edu

“Where is the housing office?”

C1 building 

“Where do I pick up my mail/packages?” or “Can I have packages delivered to the housing office?” 

The village does not have its own mailroom. However, you can reach out to your respected college mailroom to set up a mailbox. 

“What address do I use when ordering from DoorDash?”

TBD :(

“Can I park my car here?” 

The village has very limited parking space. Thus the only parking spaces are going to be the ParkMobile spots near the A1 and C1 building.