Are you a college student interning or working in Santa Barbara this summer? If so, UC Santa Barbara offers convenient and affordable housing in our newest University-owned apartment complex. San Joaquin Villages is about a mile from the heart of campus, and each three-bedroom, two-bath apartment comes fully furnished.
application will open on 02/03/25
Eligibility
- Intern housing is available for those individuals currently enrolled at a college or university participating in an internship or summer job in the Goleta/Santa Barbara area over the summer.
Rates, Application, and Payment Process
- $62/night per person
- One bedroom per person
- Three bedrooms per apartment
- 30 night minimum
- Applications are due by noon on June 2, 2025.
- Intern housing is available for those individuals currently enrolled at a college or university participating in an internship or summer job in the Goleta/Santa Barbara area over the summer.
- Once your application has been approved, you will receive an email with a payment link. The total for your entire stay will be due in advance, and your space will not be held without receipt of payment. All payments are due by noon on June 9, 2025.
- There is a 20% cancellation fee for all reservations that are cancelled after payment is made.
- Stays cannot be shortened to fewer than 30 nights.
- Proof of eligibility required to complete the application process.
Apartment Furnishings
Bedrooms
- Extra long twin sized bed (bed linen is not provided)
- Double closet, two desks, two dressers
Bathrooms
- Shower curtain, toilet paper, and wastebasket provided
​Kitchen/Living Room
- Stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher (cookware and dishes not provided).
- Dining table and chairs or counter and stools, depending on apartment setup
- Couch, armchair, coffee table and entertainment unit
Perks and Amenities
- On-site pool, sand volleyball courts, and basketball courts
- On-site laundry facilities
- High-speed wireless internet access
- Light weekly housekeeping
- Less than a mile from two shopping centers (restaurants, coffee shops, movie theater, shops including groceries, toiletries, household goods, clothing, office supplies, etc.)
- Conveniently located parking across the street (cost of parking not included)
- Easy Santa Barbara MTD bus access
- Whether it's surfing the perfect wave at Campus Point, browsing charming shopping arcades on State Street, or seeing a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl, there's plenty to do when you aren't working.
2025 Dates: Saturday, June 21 - Saturday, September 6
Meals are not included in the nightly rate. Each apartment has a kitchen, and there are a number of dining options around campus (summer hours vary), as well as in the local Isla Vista and Goleta communities.
- Located in the lobby of Santa Catalina South residence hall (6850 El Colegio Rd.)
- Open 24/7
- Daily check-in: 4:00 PM
- Daily checkout: 11:00 AM
- Early check-ins and late checkouts are not permitted
- Intern Housing is located at 750 Storke Rd.
- Mail cannot be sent directly to the complex address. Items will be returned to sender.
- P.O. boxes are available for rent at the campus University Center Post Office
