UC Irvine c/o 2017 Applicants -- (2013-2014) Forum

[yamsandmoreyams]

Anyone else get assigned to Verano Place??

You just got that email, didn't you? I did. Got assigned Verano place as well.

I got Verano Place too. It's the only on-campus community that allows cats and I'm bringing a cat with me, so I'm pretty happy with it. I'd rather live on campus than have to drive to school.

Same reason I applied for Verano, needed somewhere that allowed for cats. I'm glad Irvine has graduate housing that allow for pets because apartments near Irvine are crazy expensive. Did you have a chance to check out what Verano looks like on the inside?

This is all I could find about how Verano Place looks: http://housing.uci.edu/housingOptions/Verano_Place.html

[mathwhiz87]

Anyone else get assigned to Verano Place??

You just got that email, didn't you? I did. Got assigned Verano place as well.

I got Verano Place too. It's the only on-campus community that allows cats and I'm bringing a cat with me, so I'm pretty happy with it. I'd rather live on campus than have to drive to school.

Same reason I applied for Verano, needed somewhere that allowed for cats. I'm glad Irvine has graduate housing that allow for pets because apartments near Irvine are crazy expensive. Did you have a chance to check out what Verano looks like on the inside?

This is all I could find about how Verano Place looks: http://housing.uci.edu/housingOptions/Verano_Place.html

If you do some digging, you can find Facebook pictures.

[fallingwater]

Anyone else get assigned to Verano Place??

You just got that email, didn't you? I did. Got assigned Verano place as well.

I got Verano Place too. It's the only on-campus community that allows cats and I'm bringing a cat with me, so I'm pretty happy with it. I'd rather live on campus than have to drive to school.

Same reason I applied for Verano, needed somewhere that allowed for cats. I'm glad Irvine has graduate housing that allow for pets because apartments near Irvine are crazy expensive. Did you have a chance to check out what Verano looks like on the inside?

This is all I could find about how Verano Place looks: http://housing.uci.edu/housingOptions/Verano_Place.html

OK, so at UCI there are two complexes for graduate student housing: Verano and Palo Verde (colloquially termed "PV"). In other words, you'll be grouped with all the other PhD, Master's, and some med students. In addition, both Verano and PV are divided by old and new units. Old Verano is the cheapest. I knew a student who was paying around $450/month, which is insane for Orange County. Getting into Old Verano is pretty difficult, and IMO the units seem cramped and run down. New Verano (built last year) is nice (literally across the street from the gym (ARC)), but is considerably smaller than new PV (on the upside many of the units have balconies, while in PV they don't). New PV, a really short walk up the road, is nicer (in terms of scenery) and the units are bigger overall. Old PV is the same as new PV in terms of scenery, but smaller and obviously a little run down, but not as much as old Verano. The price disparity between old and new PV is not as big as it is with O/N Verano. Old Verano is closest to the law school, but all the complexes are really close.

Hope this helps a little! And FYI: there are no elevators in any of the complexes. If you're not on the first floor, be prepared to carry all your stuff up a winding rectangular stairwell (eat/drink a bunch carbs/electrolytes when you do this as Irvine can get pretty hot in the summer despite its proximity to the beach).

[bcoco9292]

Has there been any WL movement?

[BentleyLittle]

Has there been any WL movement?

Someone got off a couple days ago per the Facebook group.

[onlyunholy]

Just made a new thread for the WLers.

[BentleyLittle]

Anyone have any idea when we'll get our actual room assignments? I'm anxious to know whether I snagged a 1BR!

[yamsandmoreyams]

Anyone have any idea when we'll get our actual room assignments? I'm anxious to know whether I snagged a 1BR!

I'm not sure either, I would've thought we'd get our room assignments by the end of the month, but who knows. I'm hoping to get a 1BR too.

[mathwhiz87]

Anyone have any idea when we'll get our actual room assignments? I'm anxious to know whether I snagged a 1BR!

I'm not sure either, I would've thought we'd get our room assignments by the end of the month, but who knows. I'm hoping to get a 1BR too.

I think it'll be by June 1. At least, I hope so. I would like to have a move-in date sometime this summer to give 30 days at my current apt, etc.

[prezidentv8]

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[BentleyLittle]

Anyone have any idea when we'll get our actual room assignments? I'm anxious to know whether I snagged a 1BR!

I'm not sure either, I would've thought we'd get our room assignments by the end of the month, but who knows. I'm hoping to get a 1BR too.

I think it'll be by June 1. At least, I hope so. I would like to have a move-in date sometime this summer to give 30 days at my current apt, etc.

I've been told by admissions that leasing agreements will be sent via e-mail the first week of June.

[kirbyb]

Hmm. Just tried negotiating. I didn't put a lot of force into my email since I didn't think they would respond (like before). Just a "no" and a well-thought out counterpoints to my reasons. Oh well.

[yamsandmoreyams]

Has anyone else noticed how ridiculously expensive off-campus housing is in Irvine? I'm seeing 1BR and studios going for like $1,500. I didn't think much of living on campus before, but now I really hope I'm able to snag an apartment at Verano Place.

[twenty]

Has anyone else noticed how ridiculously expensive off-campus housing is in Irvine? I'm seeing 1BR and studios going for like $1,500. I didn't think much of living on campus before, but now I really hope I'm able to snag an apartment at Verano Place.

If you can get a roommate, off campus housing cost decreases SIGNIFICANTLY. Decent 2 bed/2 bath units you can pick up for about 1k a month per person. A (very nice) 3 and 3 in Irvine with two roommates you could probably pick up for around 800/mo.

[mathwhiz87]

Got my housing offer today. 2nd choice. PM me for details if interested.

[BentleyLittle]

Per Brian Leiter's blog, UCI has officially received full accreditation by the ABA.

Http://leiterlawschool.typepad.com/leit ... e-aba.html

[aesth24]

A buddy a of mine just got off the WL today with a scholly offer for those who are wondering about movement.

[BentleyLittle]

How's everyone feeling about their housing assignments?

[passwordistaco]

How's everyone feeling about their housing assignments?

Have you received your specific assignment? I was told I was assigned Palo Verde a few weeks back, but I haven't heard anything since. I was hoping I would know what type of apartment I had by now.

[gtrdo316]

Verano Place housing offers came out yesterday, not sure about PV.

[butyourhonor]

Same reason I applied for Verano, needed somewhere that allowed for cats.

So does PV!

[BentleyLittle]

How's everyone feeling about their housing assignments?

Have you received your specific assignment? I was told I was assigned Palo Verde a few weeks back, but I haven't heard anything since. I was hoping I would know what type of apartment I had by now.

VP assignments went out yesterday. Maybe try and call PV for a timetable?

[mathwhiz87]

How's everyone feeling about their housing assignments?

Have you received your specific assignment? I was told I was assigned Palo Verde a few weeks back, but I haven't heard anything since. I was hoping I would know what type of apartment I had by now.

VP assignments went out yesterday. Maybe try and call PV for a timetable?

I have my apartment # and move-in date. Got both about two weeks ago. Now waiting for the formal paperwork and all that. I emailed for a follow-up and got a nice, "we'll email you stuff soon" response.

[BentleyLittle]

So when are folks planning on moving in? I was thinking we could possibly schedule a TLS meet up for the weekend prior to orientation.

[gtrdo316]

So when are folks planning on moving in? I was thinking we could possibly schedule a TLS meet up for the weekend prior to orientation.

I'll be there August 7th or 8th. A TLS meet up that weekend sounds good.