Residence Halls

of community membership at Vanguard University, found in the “Rules, Restraints, and Responsibilities” section in this handbook. Students will be held responsible for the actions of their guests. For more information about housing at Vanguard, please visit https://vanguard.starrezhousing.com/StarRezPortal/FCFF85CD/1/1/1/Home-Home.

All single, freshman and sophomore traditional undergraduate students under 21 years of age wishing to live off-campus with their parent(s) or legal guardians(s) must receive prior authorization from the Residence Life Office by submitting an OffCampus Housing Petition each year. Students are advised not to enter into a lease agreement before obtaining approval for offcampus status. Having a lease in place will not be a factor for consideration of a request. On and off-campus students may not live with a member of the opposite gender other than their spouse and/or sibling (as long as sibling does not have another roommate of same gender). Off-campus students are also subject to the “Rules, Restraints, and Responsibilities” of community members found in this handbook.

Part-time Undergraduate Students

During fall and spring semester at least seven (7) units must be maintained in order to receive consideration for on-campus residency, though full-time, traditional undergraduate students receive priority consideration.

Graduate and Professional Studies (PS) Students

Housing is not typically available for Graduate and Professional Studies students. At times, exceptions may be made. Graduate and PS athletes with housing scholarships may be eligible for on-campus housing on a space-available basis and may not reserve a room during housing registration. Graduate and PS students who choose to live on campus will be required to abide by the community standards for traditional undergraduate students as outlined in this handbook under “Rules, Restraints, and Responsibilities” .

Housing Term

Vanguard University housing operates on an academic year housing contract. Students wishing to live on campus will sign a housing contract each year during Housing Registration during the spring semester. The amount of $200 must be paid as a deposit to secure a space in campus housing. Leaving housing at semester is considered a breaking of this contract and is subject to a break of lease fee of $500. Students graduating at semester or studying abroad in spring are not subject to this fee.

On-Campus Residential Areas

Huntington Hall, Laguna Hall, Newport Hall, Balboa Hall, Catalina Hall, and Vanguard Centre are the official residence areas of the University. All rooms are furnished as listed below and all have private bathrooms. The University reserves the right to assign a new occupant to fill a vacancy, to make changes in room assignments, to adjust furniture, and to re-assign a student in the residence facilities. Attempts are made to satisfy resident student preferences for housing and roommate assignments; however, this is not always possible. Please read the section on Vacancies for further information.

Laguna Hall

Laguna Hall is designed for freshman and sophomore traditionally aged students.  Laguna Hall is a seven-story traditional residence facility with triple occupancy rooms adjoining a common hallway. The hall shares a common spacious lobby with Huntington Hall.

Huntington Hall

Huntington Hall is designed for freshman and sophomore traditionally aged students. Huntington is a traditional Residence Hall with double and triple occupancy rooms adjoining a common hallway. While the building houses men and women, floors remain single gender. Huntington Hall is seven stories and shares a common spacious lobby with Laguna Hall.

Catalina Hall

Catalina Hall is designed for freshman and sophomore traditionally aged students. Catalina Hall is a traditional Residence Hall with triple occupancy rooms adjoining a common hallway and is four stories. While the building houses men and women, floors remain single gender. Residents can take advantage of the spacious and updated lobby and lounge on the first floor which opens to a private courtyard,

Newport Hall and Balboa Hall

Newport and Balboa Halls are designed to house students, male and female of at least junior status or 21 years or older. Returning students in good standing are given priority in these facilities. Kitchenettes in Balboa Hall are reserved for students needing disability accommodations. Accommodations are made through the Office of Disability Services. 31