Housewarming
Student Housing and Residence Hall Association (RHA) is excited to see you at the Housewarming!
Housewarming is an early move-in experience designed to help eligible residents acclimate and integrate to CSUN and the Student Housing community. Residents will have the chance to get to know the Housing community and meet their peers while learning about the resources, tools, and services available to help them transition to college life and thrive at CSUN.
Learning Objectives
- Self-discovery: This program will allow you to reflect on your past experiences and how they might impact your college career.
- Community building: Housewarming provides an opportunity to build relationships and develop a sense of belonging.
- Embracing transition: You will be given the tools to overcome challenges and thrive in your academic and personal endeavors.
- Diversity: We pride ourselves on intersecting identities to promote a respectful, inclusive and diverse atmosphere.
Housewarming 2026 Move-in Information
CSUN MataCard (Mandatory)
You will need to activate your CSUN MataCard to complete your check-in. Not having a MataCard will delay access to your living space. Please note, MataCard can take up to 7 days to activate.
Housewarming Move-in date, time
Move-In is Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, from 10:00a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Online Check-In Process
Complete the online self-check-in form at least one hour before arriving to Student Housing. You can access the form on the Student Housing Portal. It will take up to an hour after completing the form to grant you access to your room.
- Step 1: Log into the Student Housing Portal
- Step 2: Click on the Self Check-in link in the red menu bar.
- Step 3: Select the term 2026-2027.
- Step 4: Sign and complete all pages in the self-check-in
You can check-in at your assigned building and meet with your resident advisor who will be there to welcome you to CSUN. Please reference your Student Housing Portal to see what building you will be living in.
If you have questions or issues on the move-in day after getting to Housing, please see our staff in Building 18 or 21 for assistance.
If you are having trouble accessing the online check-in form, you may have a hold on your account. Please contact our office during our business hours or stop by the Student Housing Office to resolve any potential issues.
Students participating in the Housewarming and moving-in on Wednesday will need a parking permit to park at Student Housing parking lots and structures. If you haven’t purchased your resident parking permit, daily parking permit ($10.45) can be purchased in the F10 and F9 lots, as well as the G9 parking structure.
Housewarming Move-in Parking Map
We strongly recommend that all students get renters insurance. It can cover loss of personal property in cases of theft, fire and many other unexpected events. CSUN Student Housing is not responsible for any damages to personal property — so renters insurance is the best way students can protect their belongings.
General Housewarming Information
Wednesday, August 19
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Check-in | Assigned Building Placements |
| 3:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Parent Meeting | Building 21 Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) |
| 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Family BBQ | Sports Lawn |
Thursday, August 20
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. | Breakfast | Building 21 Lobby Area |
| 7:15 a.m - 8 a.m. | Walk to Campus | Outside Buildings 18 & 21 |
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | New Student Orientation | Campus |
| 6 a.m - 8 p.m. | Dinner | G'Mos |
| 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Movie Night | Sports Lawn |
Friday, August 21
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast | G'Mos |
| 9:30 a.m.- Noon | Info Sessions (Freshmen Housing 101 & Transfers 101 Presentations) | Building 22 room 105 & 102 |
| Noon -1:30 p.m. | Lunch | G'Mos |
| 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Housewarming Community Social | Building 21 MPR |
| 4 a.m - 6 p.m. | Housewarming Olympics/Arts & Crafts | Building 21 MPR & Sports Lawn |
| 6 a.m - 8 p.m. | Dinner | G'mos |
Team A: Buildings 1, 2, 3, 6: (818) 497-8273
Team B: Buildings 4, 5, and 16: (818) 402-9914
Team C: Buildings 7, 8, and 17: (818) 497-8257
Team D: Buildings 9, 10, 11, and 13: (818) 400-1248
Team E: Buildings 12, 14, 15: (818) 402-9941
Team F: Buildings 19, 20, and 21: (818) 307-7239
Team G: Buildings 22, 23, and The Village Apartments: (818) 522-5231
What is Housewarming?
Housewarming is an early move-in experience designed to help eligible residents acclimate and integrate to CSUN and the Student Housing community. Residents will have the chance to get to know the Student Housing community while exploring the resources, tools, and services available to help them thrive at CSUN.
When is Housewarming?
Housewarming will take place from Wednesday, August 19, through Friday, August 21, 2026.
How do I know if I’m eligible to come to Housewarming?
All first-time freshmen living in the suites and first-time transfer students living in the Sophomore and Transfer Student Experience Themed Living Community are eligible to participate in Housewarming.
Registration for Housewarming is now closed.
How much does Housewarming Cost and When is Payment Deadline?
Housewarming move-in fee is $60. The payment deadline is July 10, 2026.
Absolutely! At CSUN Student Housing, we have professional staff interpreters who can be present if services are needed.
If you require these services, please email housewarming@csun.edu with your request.
Is the New Student Orientation part of Housewarming?
Yes, as part of Housewarming experience, residents will be escorted to New Student Orientation. Please do not register for any other New Student Orientation date. For further information about NSO please visit their website.