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🎉 University of California, Irvine Senior Housing Guide

Senior year at University of California, Irvine — which dorms are open, what to look for, and how to pick well.

Senior year housing is the last call — picking where you spend the final stretch before graduation. This guide covers University of California, Irvine dorms open to seniors, leaning toward apartment-style, singles, and quieter halls. If you've been off-campus for a year, it covers when it's worth moving back too.
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📋 Mixed-Class Dorms Open to Seniors

36 dorms are open to seniors plus other class years. Sorted by student rating.

DormOverall ★StyleBathReviewsFeatures
Acacia Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Almond Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Arroyo Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Arroyo Vista — Apartment Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Aspen Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Avocado Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Brandywine (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Camino del Sol — Apartment Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Campus Village — Apartment Private 0 ❄️ AC
Crystalcove (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Cypress Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Elderberry (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Hobbiton (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Isengard (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Magnolia Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Manzanita Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Mesa Court Towers — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Middle Earth Residence Halls — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Misty Mountain (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Mithlond (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Oakenshield (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Palo Verde — Apartment Private 0 ❄️ AC
Pinon Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Plaza Verde Apartments — Apartment Private 0 ❄️ AC
Prado Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Quenya (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Rivendell (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Rohan (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Sage Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Saguaro Hall (Mesa Court) — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Shire (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
UTC Campus Village — Apartment Private 0 ❄️ AC
Valar (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Vinyamar (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Vista del Campo — Apartment Private 0 ❄️ AC
Woodland (Middle Earth) — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC

❓ Senior Year Housing FAQ

Where do most seniors live at University of California, Irvine?

Senior housing skews toward apartment-style, suite-style, and singles. The dorms section below filters to halls open to seniors at University of California, Irvine. Check the dorm style chips to find apartment + suite options.

Is it worth moving back on campus as a senior?

Common reasons: senior thesis support (closer to library, advisors), friend closure (last year together), meal plan convenience. Common reasons against: cost (campus is usually pricier per square foot), familiar off-campus social scene.

Can I get a single as a senior?

Singles are most available to seniors. The lottery typically favors rising seniors for singles + apartment-style. Apply early and have a backup plan in case singles fill up.

What's the move-out process at University of California, Irvine?

Most schools require move-out within 24-48 hours of your last final or graduation, whichever is later. Storage options vary; many seniors use third-party services. Check your housing portal for exact dates.

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