Residence Life

At California Baptist University, we believe your residential experience is an important part of your education. Our office is dedicated to developing a high-quality, residential program that fosters your academic, social, and spiritual growth.

Living on-campus at California Baptist University carries with it a distinctive set of privileges and responsibilities. Students who reside here live in a community with their peers and are entrusted with the responsibility to challenge and support one another in a respectful, cooperative, and communicative manner. This environment provides Students with enriching experiences, which may help to promote healthy interpersonal relationships.

The Office of Residence Life & Housing Services at CBU is committed to making your residential experience an integral part of your education. We value:

• Faith & Community – Creating Christ-centered living and learning environments where students feel at home, build lasting friendships, and grow in their faith.
• Student Growth & Support – Investing in your academic, social, and personal success through mentoring, resources, and unique opportunities.
• Safety & Stewardship – Maintaining safe, well-kept living areas where respect, responsibility, and care for one another form the foundation of residential life.

Living on campus during college is a unique opportunity, and the Office of Residence Life is here to help make it memorable. At CBU, your experience is designed to help you grow in your faith, succeed in your studies, and find real community. We’re excited to support you along the way!

Our Residence Life staff are here to support you every step of the way:

• Resident Advisors (RAs) are student leaders who live in your community. They’ll get to know you personally, connect you with events and resources, and be a go-to support for both challenges and opportunities.
• Residence Directors (RDs) are full-time, live-in professionals who oversee each living area. They help create safe, supportive, and engaging communities while providing guidance for your personal and academic success.

If you are still on the fence about living on campus, research shows that students who live on campus are more likely to graduate and report a more meaningful college experience. Most of CBU's traditional undergraduate students choose to live in one of our many living areas and have found that living at CBU offers many rewards, one of which is the unique feeling that CBU is home.

Housing Services oversees the administration and daily operations of CBU’s residence halls and living areas, home to more than 3,500 undergraduate students. Our team partners with other campus departments to ensure that every living space is comfortable, safe, and supportive.

Each living area, whether you’re a first-year student or an upperclassman, has its own unique character, traditions, and design, all working together to create a strong campus community. Want to see what life on campus is like? Explore our living area pages to find the community that’s right for you, and check out our FAQs to get answers to common housing questions.