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Student Housing at ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ

Supporting Student Success Through Safe and Affordable Living

ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ is committed to helping students reach their goals by providing access to safe, affordable, and supportive housing options that meet a variety of student needs.
ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ now offers two distinct housing opportunities:
  • The Lotus Living Tiny ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Community in El Centro, which supports students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. 
  • The ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Student Housing at SDSU Imperial Valley in Calexico, which offers modern, affordable apartments for students seeking convenient access to campus and nearby transit. 
Both housing communities provide an opportunity to belong, connect, and thrive, ensuring students have the stability they need to focus on their academic and personal success.

 

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Inside/Out College Program

Lotus Living Tiny ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Community

Location: El Centro, CA
Best for: Students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness
The Lotus Living: Rise Above Resilient Community opened in May 2021 as the first college-led tiny home community of its kind in the United States.
 
This innovative initiative was created through a partnership between the ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Foundation, ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ, and the City of El Centro, offering 26 tiny homes and 12 RV housing units to support students facing housing insecurity.
 
Residents participate in monthly workshops, contribute to community service, and receive wraparound support from ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµâ€™s Basic Needs program to help them build long-term stability and success.
 
Lotus Living provides more than a place to live. It offers a path toward independence and achievement.
Inside/Out College Program

ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Student Housing at SDSU Imperial Valley

Location: Calexico, CA
Best for: Students seeking affordable housing close to ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ and SDSU Imperial Valley campuses
Opening in Fall 2026, the new ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Student Housing at SDSU Imperial Valley gives ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ students an opportunity to live within a shared community of SDSU and ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ residents.
 
This modern housing development, located directly across from the SDSU Imperial Valley campus, is a short five-minute walk from two Calexico-to-ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Express bus stops, providing quick and affordable transportation to the Imperial campus.
 
Students benefit from comfortable apartment-style living, opportunities for collaboration, and early exposure to a four-year university environment while remaining close to home in the Imperial Valley.
Learn More About ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Housing at SDSU Imperial Valley
 
 

Which Option is Right for You?

 
Housing Option
Best For
Location
Key Features
Lotus Living Tiny ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Community
Students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
El Centro - 1998 N 12th St, El Centro, CA 92243
Supportive community housing, workshops, community service, temporary leases, access to Basic Needs Center
ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Student Housing at SDSU Imperial Valley
Students seeking affordable, independent housing near campus and public transit
Calexico
Apartment-style living, quick commute to ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ, access to SDSU community and facilities, 11.5 month license agreement

 

Both options share a common goal of ensuring that ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ students have a safe and stable environment where they can learn, grow, and achieve their goals.

Student Support Services

All residents of ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµâ€™s housing communities have access to a wide range of student support services available through ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ, including:
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Counseling and mental health services
  • Financial aid and scholarships
  • Food, clothing, and transportation assistance through the Basic Needs Center 
  • Career and transfer guidance
Explore ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Student Support Services

Contact the ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Housing Team

For housing information, eligibility questions, or application assistance, please contact:
Email: ivchousing@imperial.edu
Phone: (760) 355-5727
Program Staff
  • Elizabeth Sanchez-Reyna – Interim Director of Basic Needs and Student Housing 
  • Guadalupe Ruby – Program Specialist 
  • Susie Luna – Administrative Assistant I 
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Start Your Housing Journey at ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ

Whether you are seeking a fresh start through the Lotus Living Tiny ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Community or a convenient home near campus through the ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Student Housing at SDSU Imperial Valley, ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ is here to help you find the right path to stability, opportunity, and success.
Choose your housing community to learn more:
Lotus Living Tiny ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Community
ٍٍٍ½خرتسئµ Housing at SDSU Imperial Valley