If you have questions, please first look through our short Frequent Questions and Answers (it can save you, and us time :)  If you still have a question after looking through the Frequent Questions and Answers, or just want to be in touch, please use the form below.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Are rooms available for Summer or The School Year?

Yes. We have rooms available for both men and women for the Summer or the School Year.

What is the make up, what are the demographics of the house?

We are about half females and half males, about half Americans and half international students, and half graduate students and half undergraduate students. We're a great mix of excellent people to make our community. :) 

Will I have a room with the same sex as me?

Yes!  All shared rooms are shared with the same sex, either all females or all males. 

Do you have a meal plan?

No we do not.
You can sign up for the university meal plan. The Den, a Cal Dinning Hall, is just a few blocks away and has great prices.
Also, we encourage you to team up with a other students at Regent House to organize a meal group. Each student (or two students) prepares one meal a week, and you have the other meals prepared for you by your friends. :)

What is the initial payment and security deposit?

The initial payment is what is typical for this area namely the first month's rent, the last month's rent and a refundable security deposit is equal to $1500.
For the summer the initial payment is the entire stay plus the security deposit.

When do we get our security deposits back?

You will get back your security deposit within 21 days of moving out of the house, but usually sooner.
In most cases everyone gets the full security deposit back.

When will I hear an answer to my application (via the apply page)?

We will usually get back to you within a day or two. We will either respond within a day or two or send a received application notice, and get back to you usually the next day.

How many people share the bathrooms?

In the back house, there are 8 residents for 2 bathrooms.  In the front house, there are up to 10 residents for two bathrooms.  However, the folks in either house can use the other house including the bathrooms if needed. There has never been any problem with bathroom availability. ( In the cabin there are two residents who share one bathroom. )

Do you have Parking?

Yes. There is street parking available for all for about $50 through the city for the year.
​There is driveway parking available for $50 per month of which there are a total of 4 spots available.

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