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🎓 University of California, Los Angeles Freshman Housing Guide

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

Picking a dorm as an incoming first-year is the one housing decision where the social side matters as much as the structural side. This guide highlights University of California, Los Angeles dorms open to freshmen, plus what to watch for: where the freshman-heavy halls are, which buildings have AC, and how the dorm style (corridor vs. suite vs. apartment) shapes your first-year experience.
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🏛 Freshman-Only Dorms at University of California, Los Angeles

These 18 dorms are reserved exclusively for first-year students.

DormOverall ★StyleBathReviewsFeatures
Centennial Hall — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
De Neve Plaza — Gardenia — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
De Neve Plaza — Holly — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Dykstra Hall — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Hedrick Hall — Corridor Communal 0
Hedrick Summit — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen
Hitch Suites — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Olympic Hall — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Rieber Hall — Corridor Communal 0
Rieber Terrace — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Rieber Vista — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen
Saxon Suites — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
Sproul Cove — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Sproul Hall — Corridor Communal 0
Sproul Landing — Corridor Communal 0 ❄️ AC
Sunset Village — Canyon Point — Suite Private 0 ❄️ AC
Sunset Village — Courtside — Suite Private 0 ❄️ AC
Sunset Village — Delta Terrace — Suite Private 0 ❄️ AC

📋 Mixed-Class Dorms Open to Freshmans

11 dorms are open to first-years plus other class years. Sorted by student rating.

DormOverall ★StyleBathReviewsFeatures
De Neve Plaza — Suite Semi-Private 0
De Neve Plaza — Acacia — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
De Neve Plaza — Birch — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen
De Neve Plaza — Cedar — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
De Neve Plaza — Dogwood — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
De Neve Plaza — Evergreen — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC
De Neve Plaza — Firgrove — Suite Semi-Private 0 ❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen
Hitch Suites — A — Suite Semi-Private 0
Hitch Suites — B — Suite Semi-Private 0
Hitch Suites — C — Suite Semi-Private 0
Hitch Suites — D — Suite Semi-Private 0

❓ Freshman Year Housing FAQ

Where do most freshmen live at University of California, Los Angeles?

University of California, Los Angeles freshmen are housed across the dorms listed below. Some schools centralize first-years on a specific quad or campus zone; others mix freshmen into all halls. The dorms section on this page reflects current inventory open to first-years — sort by review count to see where current students are reviewing the most.

Should I pick a corridor-style or suite-style dorm as a freshman?

Corridor-style halls (a long hallway with rooms opening off it, shared bathrooms) tend to drive more cross-room socializing — often the best fit for first-years who don't know anyone yet. Suite-style is quieter and more private but you may end up only knowing your suitemates.

Do freshman dorms at University of California, Los Angeles have AC?

It varies by building. Use the "❄️ Has AC" amenity filter linked at the bottom of this page to see only AC-equipped dorms at University of California, Los Angeles.

Can I request a single room as a freshman?

Most colleges discourage singles for first-years (the social benefit of a roommate matters more in year one than in year four). Some schools allow medical singles or honors-program singles. Check your college's housing portal for current first-year single availability.

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