Upper Division Housing
Pangea, Pepper Canyon East/Matthews Apartments, Pepper Canyon West, and Rita Atkinson Residences
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Applications open now:
Applications open now:
Applications close on January 5th, 2026 at 11:59pm!
Info Sessions
Info Sessions
While not mandatory, our info sessions are highly encouraged to attend!
Missed the Info Sessions? Watch the Recordings Here!
Missed the Info Sessions? Watch the Recordings Here!
New RA Info Session 11.24.mp4New RA Info Session
New RA Info Session
Returner RA Info Session 11.24.mp4Returner RA Info Session
Returner RA Info Session
Application Timeline
Application Timeline
Nov 18th: APP OPENS + New RA Info Session 1 at 6pm in PCW Community Room 2
Nov 24th: New RA Zoom Info Sessions at 5pm
Nov 24th: Returner Zoom Info Sessions at 6pm
Jan 5th: App closes at 11:59pm sharp
Jan 20th: Interview Offers sent
Feb 3rd - 18th: RA Interviews
Early March: Job offer letters sent!
Upper Division Housing - Four Areas, One Community
Upper Division Housing - Four Areas, One Community
Upper Division Housing, also known as UDH and formerly The Village, consists of four residential areas: Pangea, Pepper Canyon East and Matthews Apartments, Pepper Canyon West, and The Rita. Home to 4,000 residents, our area is unique in that it serves students from all eight UCSD colleges. As a result of living in UDH, students will foster a sense of belonging that supports their growth as supportive and responsible community members. With a focus on the experiences of both new and continuing Transfer and Upper-Division students, residents will also develop a stronger sense of self and enhance their ability to collaborate with peers across UCSD’s unique eight-college system.
What are the Pangea, Pepper Canyon East, Pepper Canyon West, and Rita Atkinson Residences?
What are the Pangea, Pepper Canyon East, Pepper Canyon West, and Rita Atkinson Residences?
Pangea, Pepper Canyon East (PCE), Pepper Canyon West (PCW) and The Rita are housing facilities that do not have a College-affiliated Residence Life Staff. Residents from every College reside in our communities. The Residence Life Staff here is part of Housing, Dining, Hospitality/Residential, Retail, and Supply Chain Services at UCSD. Residents have the option of signing a 9-month contract at Pangea, PCE, and The Rita or a 12-month contract at PCW.
What does an RA in Upper Division Housing do?
What does an RA in Upper Division Housing do?
RAs promote student development and growth among residents. This is accomplished through intentional conversations, building individual relationships with residents and supporting them in their goals. Through programming and serving on a duty rotation, RAs engage residents in developing relationships and building a safe and welcoming community.
Who are the students that live at Pangea, Pepper Canyon East, Pepper Canyon West, and The Rita?
Who are the students that live at Pangea, Pepper Canyon East, Pepper Canyon West, and The Rita?
Our communities primarily house incoming and returning transfer students as well as continuing upper division students.
RA Day in the Life.mp4Check out the "RA Day in the Life" video featuring an RA from Pepper Canyon West!
Check out the "RA Day in the Life" video featuring an RA from Pepper Canyon West!
Complexes at Pangea, Pepper Canyon East, Pepper Canyon West, and The Rita
Complexes at Pangea, Pepper Canyon East, Pepper Canyon West, and The Rita
Click on any of the images below to find more info about each community, including amenities and room layouts.
Pangea Apartments & Residence Halls
Pangea Apartments & Residence Halls
Pepper Canyon East & Matthews Apartments
Pepper Canyon East & Matthews Apartments
Pepper Canyon West (12-Month Position)
Pepper Canyon West (12-Month Position)
The Rita Atkinson Residences
The Rita Atkinson Residences
Highlight: 2025 Summer Training Retreat in Idyllwild!
Highlight: 2025 Summer Training Retreat in Idyllwild!
This past year, we kicked off our RA Training with an overnight retreat in Idyllwild. UDH RAs competed in their own UnOlympics with each other and set the tone for a collaborative year ahead. Check out some photos below!
Application info is also on our socials! Follow our communities on Instagram!
Application info is also on our socials! Follow our communities on Instagram!
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