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Housing for UCSB EAP Students

Tropicana Gardens welcomes you!

Tropicana Gardens is a private residence hall for UCSB students, located two blocks from the main UCSB campus, close to the beach and the student neighborhood of Isla Vista (IV). After class, take a walk to the beach, only 6 blocks away. Meet friends for coffee in IV. Or stay home at Tropicana Gardens and enjoy our many amenities. Relax by our heated pool, play a game of ping-pong in the rec room or work out in the Fitness Center. Take a short bus ride to go shopping in Goleta or sightseeing in Santa Barbara.

Have Fun, Meet People & Make the Most of Your Short Stay

At Tropicana Gardens, you will live in a community of UCSB and other International students. Meet people in Tropicana’s onsite cafe and perfect your English skills. Our community has student Resident Assistants who put on dozens of social and recreational events each quarter. While participating in activities ranging from hiking to canvas painting, you’ll get to know many more of the UCSB students living in a Tropicana  residence hall than in a traditional Santa Barbara apartment setting.

What’s Included

Tropicana Gardens’s 3-bedroom/2-bath and 2-bedroom/1-bath suites, come completely furnished. All you need to bring is bedding, towels, your clothes, toiletries and personal care items. Choose from single occupancy bedrooms, doubles, triples or quads. You can choose to live with American students or other international students.

Our onsite café provides you with all your meals so you won’t have to worry about grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning a kitchen! The food is freshly prepared, never frozen or canned. You may have as many second helpings as you like, and you’ll have 10 meals per week included with your contract.

Unlike an apartment, you won’t need to open up your own accounts with the electric company, an internet provider, trash service, and the water company. Your all-inclusive payments cover it all: rent, meals and utilities, even WiFi. We lease by the bed so you are only responsible for your own rent. You need not worry about your roommates paying their share of the rent.

Flexible Lease Contracts

As an EAP student, you may sign for only one quarter to the entire academic year. If you choose to stay over  academic breaks you may do so in your suite at no additional charge for Thanksgiving, Winter & Spring holidays, when American residence halls traditionally close. The cafe is closed over academic breaks. View pricing.

Take a Tour of our Suites.

Spring Quarter 2019

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – HIGH RISK OF SELLING OUT!

Spring Quarter 2019 Only: March 31, 2019 – June 15, 2019

Rates are Per Person

Payment Number
#1 #2 #3
Room Type Mar. 1, 2019 Apr. 1, 2019 May 1, 2019 Total Contract Per Person
Quad in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,010.75 $1,406.25 $4,417.00
Triple in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,010.75 $1,406.25 $4,417.00
Small Double in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,375.00 $1,625.00 $5,000.00
Triple in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,375.00 $1,625.00 $5,000.00
Standard Double in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,785.00 $1,870.88 $5,656.00
Large Double in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $3,312.50 $1,987.50 $6,300.00
Single in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $3,430.63 $2,058.38 $6,489.00

All contracts include 10 meals a week in the Tropicana Café. All meal plans can be upgraded from 10 meals to 14, 17 or unlimited meals per week.

10 Meals (included) 14 Meals 17 Meals Unlimited Meals
Base Price Above +$123 / Quarter +$274 / Quarter +$424 / Quarter
One-Time Fees
Application & Processing Fee $125.00
Security Deposit N/A
Tropicana Student Organization $34.06***
Total One-Time Fees: $34.06

***Tropicana Student Organization and Activity fee is not refundable. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Student Organization.

2019 – 2020 UCSB Academic Year Prices

TROPICANA GARDENS
UCSB Contract Rate Information
2019-2020 Academic Year

September 22, 2019 – June 13, 2020

All Rates Are Per Person

Rates Below Subject to Change. Apply now to secure these rates.

Payment Number
#1 #2 #3
Room Type Aug. 1, 2019 Sep. 1, 2019 Oct. 1, 2019 – May. 1, 2020 Total Contract Per Person
Quad in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,375.00 $13,500.00
Small Double in A $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,625.00 $15,000.00
Triple in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,687.50 $16,000.00
Standard Double in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,875.00 $17,500.00
Single in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,500.00 $2,087.50 $19,200.00

All contracts include 10 meals a week in the Tropicana Café. All meal plans can be upgraded from 10 meals to 14, 17 or unlimited meals per week.

10 Meals (included) 14 Meals 17 Meals Unlimited Meals
Base Price Above +$123 / Quarter +$274 / Quarter +$424 / Quarter
One-Time Fees
Application & Processing Fee $125.00*
Security Deposit $350.00**
Tropicana Student Organization $150.00***
Total One-Time Fees: $500.00

* $125 application fee is non-refundable.
** Security Deposit is refundable less $50 non-refundable Cleaning Fee. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Gardens.
*** Tropicana Student Organization and Activity fee is not refundable. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Student Organization.

Fall Quarter 2019 Only

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – HIGH RISK OF SELLING OUT!

Fall Quarter 2019 Only: September 22, 2019 – December 14, 2019

Rates are Per Person

Payment Number
#1 #2 #3
Room Type Aug. 1, 2019 Sep. 1, 2019 Oct. 1, 2019 – Nov. 1, 2019 Total Contract Per Person
Quad in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $750.00 $1,375.00 $4,500.00
Small Double in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $875.00 $1,562.50 $5,000.00
Triple in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $959.00 $1,687.50 $5,334.00
Standard Double in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,084.00 $1,875.00 $5,834.00
Single in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,225.00 $2,087.50 $6,400.00

All contracts include 10 meals a week in the Tropicana Café. All meal plans can be upgraded from 10 meals to 14, 17 or unlimited meals per week.

10 Meals (included) 14 Meals 17 Meals Unlimited Meals
Base Price Above +$123 / Quarter +$274 / Quarter +$424 / Quarter
One-Time Fees
Application & Processing Fee $125.00*
Security Deposit $350.00**
Tropicana Student Organization $150.00***
Total One-Time Fees: $500.00

* $125 application fee is non-refundable.
** Security Deposit is refundable less $50 non-refundable Cleaning Fee. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Gardens.
*** Tropicana Student Organization and Activity fee is not refundable. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Student Organization.

Questions? Call (805) 968-0351.
Winter Quarter 2020 Only

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – HIGH RISK OF SELLING OUT!

Winter Quarter 2019 Only: January 5, 2020 – March 20, 2020

Rates are Per Person

Payment Number
#1 #2 #3
Room Type Jan. 1, 2020 Feb. 1, 2020 Feb. 1, 2020 – Mar. 1 2020 Total Contract Per Person
Quad in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $750.00 $1,375.00 $4,500.00
Small Double in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $875.00 $1,562.50 $5,000.00
Triple in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $959.00 $1,687.50 $5,334.00
Standard Double in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,084.00 $1,875.00 $5,834.00
Single in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,225.00 $2,087.50 $6,400.00

All contracts include 10 meals a week in the Tropicana Café. All meal plans can be upgraded from 10 meals to 14, 17 or unlimited meals per week.

10 Meals (included) 14 Meals 17 Meals Unlimited Meals
Base Price Above +$123 / Quarter +$274 / Quarter +$424 / Quarter
One-Time Fees
Application & Processing Fee $125.00*
Security Deposit $350.00**
Tropicana Student Organization $150.00***
Total One-Time Fees: $500.00

* $125 application fee is non-refundable.
** Security Deposit is refundable less $50 non-refundable Cleaning Fee. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Gardens.
*** Tropicana Student Organization and Activity fee is not refundable. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Student Organization.

Questions? Call (805) 968-0351.
Spring Quarter 2020 Only

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – HIGH RISK OF SELLING OUT!

Spring Quarter 2018 Only: March 29, 2020 – June 13, 2020

Rates are Per Person

Payment Number
#1 #2 #3
Room Type Mar. 1, 2020 April 1, 2020 May 1, 2020 Total Contract Per Person
Quad in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,125.00 $1,375.00 $4,500.00
Small Double in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,437.50 $1,562.50 $5,000.00
Triple in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,646.50 $1,687.50 $5,334.00
Standard Double in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,959.00 $1,875.00 $5,834.00
Single in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $3,312.50 $2,087.50 $6,400.00

All contracts include 10 meals a week in the Tropicana Café. All meal plans can be upgraded from 10 meals to 14, 17 or unlimited meals per week.

10 Meals (included) 14 Meals 17 Meals Unlimited Meals
Base Price Above +$123 / Quarter +$274 / Quarter +$424 / Quarter
One-Time Fees
Application & Processing Fee $125.00*
Security Deposit $350.00**
Tropicana Student Organization $150.00***
Total One-Time Fees: $500.00

* $125 application fee is non-refundable.
** Security Deposit is refundable less $50 non-refundable Cleaning Fee. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Gardens.
*** Tropicana Student Organization and Activity fee is not refundable. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Student Organization.

Questions? Call (805) 968-0351.
Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 Quarters

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – HIGH RISK OF SELLING OUT!

Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 Quarters: September 22, 2019 – March 20, 2020

Rates are Per Person

Payment Number
#1 #2 #3
Room Type Aug. 1, 2019 Sept. 1, 2019 Oct. 1, 2019 – Feb. 1, 2020 Total Contract Per Person
Quad in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,125.00 $1,375.00 $9,000.00
Small Double in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,187.50 $1,562.50 $10,000.00
Triple in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,230.50 $1,687.50 $10,668.00
Standard Double in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,293.00 $1,875.00 $11,668.00
Single in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $1,362.50 $2,087.50 $12,800.00

All contracts include 10 meals a week in the Tropicana Café. All meal plans can be upgraded from 10 meals to 14, 17 or unlimited meals per week.

10 Meals (included) 14 Meals 17 Meals Unlimited Meals
Base Price Above +$123 / Quarter +$274 / Quarter +$424 / Quarter
One-Time Fees
Application & Processing Fee $125.00*
Security Deposit $350.00**
Tropicana Student Organization $150.00***
Total One-Time Fees: $500.00

* $125 application fee is non-refundable.
** Security Deposit is refundable less $50 non-refundable Cleaning Fee. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Gardens.
*** Tropicana Student Organization and Activity fee is not refundable. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Student Organization.

Questions? Call (805) 968-0351.
Winter & Spring Quarters 2020

LIMITED AVAILABILITY – HIGH RISK OF SELLING OUT!

Winter & Spring Quarters 2018: January 5, 2020 – June 13, 2020

Rates are Per Person

Payment Number
#1 #2 #3
Room Type Dec. 1, 2019 Jan. 1, 2020 Feb. 1, 2020 – May 1, 2020 Total Contract Per Person
Quad in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,500.00 $1,375.00 $9,000.00
Small Double in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,750.00 $1,562.50 $10,000.00
Triple in C Bedroom $1,000.00 $2,918.00 $1,687.50 $10,668.00
Standard Double in B Bedroom $1,000.00 $3,168.00 $1,875.00 $11,668.00
Single in A Bedroom $1,000.00 $3,450.00 $2,087.50 $12,800.00

All contracts include 10 meals a week in the Tropicana Café. All meal plans can be upgraded from 10 meals to 14, 17 or unlimited meals per week.

10 Meals (included) 14 Meals 17 Meals Unlimited Meals
Base Price Above +$123 / Quarter +$274 / Quarter +$424 / Quarter
One-Time Fees
Application & Processing Fee $125.00*
Security Deposit $350.00**
Tropicana Student Organization $150.00***
Total One-Time Fees: $500.00

* $125 application fee is non-refundable.
** Security Deposit is refundable less $50 non-refundable Cleaning Fee. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Gardens.
*** Tropicana Student Organization and Activity fee is not refundable. Please make separate payment payable to Tropicana Student Organization.

Questions? Call (805) 968-0351.
Parking 2019-2020

Parking Prices

Parking is not included in your contract, as many students choose to use alternative forms of transportation. The parking prices listed below are one time costs for the year, and are assigned spaces. All spots are assigned based on a first come, first served basis.

Location Yearly Price
Tropicana Gardens Assigned Covered $2000
Tropicana Gardens Assigned $1500
Tropicana Del Norte Assigned Underground Space $1250
Tropicana Del Norte Assigned Space $850

*These prices are subject to change.

Sign Up

To sign up, just head to http://register.mytropaccount.com and create your MyTropAccount. Reserve your space now!

Questions? Email tropicanaleasing@greystar.com or call (805) 968-4319