Vanguard University of Southern California

Housing Charges and Important Dates

Room Charges
Laguna and Huntington Halls                                                          $1968.00 per semester
Balboa, Newport, and Catalina Halls                                               $2180.00 per semester
Vanguard Centre                                                                             $2406.00 per semester

Meal Plan Charges
Plan 1: Any 19 meals per week and $100 Flex         $2029.00
Plan 2: Any 15 meals per week and $150 Flex         $1966.00
Plan 3: Any 10 meals per week and $200 Flex         $1657.00

Cleaning Deposit
When enrolled in housing, all residents are charged a refundable $150 cleaning deposit to cover the cost of any room damage that occurs during residency.  (See Check-out Procedures to read about the cleaning deposit refund.)

Health Insurance
If enrolled in or planning to be enrolled in at least 7 units (Undergraduate), VU requires students to participate in the Student Health Insurance Plan unless proof of comparable coverage is indicated on the Housing Contract.  Students who do not request to have their insurance waived or enter incomplete information by September 12, 2008 will automatically be enrolled in the VU Student Health Insurance Plan for the entire semester and charged accordingly ($746.00). For inquiries about benefits, contact UnitedHealthcare toll-free at (800)767-0700 or online at www.UHCSR.com.

Important Dates       
March 16-20, 2009 (Residence Halls open)   Spring Break                                      
May 8, 2009 (All students not graduating must be out by 5:00pm)   Move-out Day                                   
May 10, 2009 (All graduating seniors must be out by 5:00pm)   Senior Move-out Day                        
May 8, 2009   Summer Housing begins
August 22, 2009   Welcome Day (new students only)  
August 24, 2009 (8:00am-5:00pm)   Move-in Day (returning students)                                

Click here for the Year at a Glance

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