Housing
All of CCA's residence halls—one of which was for its design from the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco (AIA SF)—are safe, secure, and comfortable on-campus communities that support and complement the college's academic offerings.
Housing applicants should apply by the March 20, 2009, deadline. Those who reside in communities with access to public transportation to the college, or those who have previously been housed in CCA's Pre-College program, receive secondary consideration for housing.
The halls can accommodate a maximum of 160 Pre-College students. All residents live in shared rooms. Each room is fully furnished with beds, desks, dressers, a mini-refrigerator, and a microwave. All residents have access to shared kitchens, lounge areas, and laundry facilities. Students must provide their own linens and kitchen items.
The cost of living in the residence halls is $795. An additional $150 refundable damage deposit is charged to all residents. Damage deposit refunds are issued four to six weeks after the program ends, less any incurred cleaning or damage charges.
Residential Life
Living in campus housing can be a great learning experience and a lot of fun. CCA housing is staffed and supervised by area coordinators, resident advisors, and a graduate intern. Area coordinators are professional, live-in staff members who oversee all aspects of residential life. Resident advisors are currently enrolled CCA students who are trained in community building, problem solving, and emergency procedures.
A nightly curfew of 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday (midnight Friday and Saturday) is strictly enforced. Residential students are not allowed to bring vehicles. Additional information regarding residential policies will be provided to accepted applicants.
Meals
The A2 Café is located at the center of the Oakland campus, close to student housing and classes. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (hours subject to change). Meals are not included in the cost of housing, but A2 Café meal cards may be purchased in varying amounts during move-in. Students living in campus housing also have access to shared kitchens. Cooking a meal together can be an enjoyable part of student life. There is a supermarket around the corner from campus and a wide array of neighborhood restaurants within walking distance.
Transportation
The campus is served by AC Transit and, by connection, other Bay Area public transit systems. The BART Rockridge station is within walking distance (eight blocks). Many Pre-College students commute via BART from San Francisco and other Bay Area cities. See How to Get Here for detailed directions to CCA.
Download the
Pre-College Housing Registration Form
Priority Housing Deadline:
March 20, 2009
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