How is Dundee different from UCR's other halls?

It's the newest residence hall, opened at the start of fall quarter 2020 in two seven-story towers with more than 800 beds, and UCR's own page states it's owned by American Campus Communities and operated cooperatively with UCR Housing.

Are there single rooms at Dundee?

Yes -- UCR's page notes a limited number of single-occupancy rooms alongside the more common double and triple arrangements, and cautions that room and furniture layouts may vary.

What's the bathroom setup at Dundee?

Community bathrooms serve male, female, and gender-inclusive floors; there are no private baths. Dundee North's 4th floor also offers gender-inclusive room assignments.

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Same-gender and gender-inclusive doubles and triples plus a limited number of singles; community bathrooms (male, female, and gender-inclusive)

Dundee is UCR's newest residence hall, opened fall 2020. UCR's own page states Dundee is owned by American Campus Communities (ACC) and operated cooperatively by ACC and UCR Housing. The hall page says more than 800 beds and 800+ residents; Inside UCR reported 820 beds across 396 single, double, or triple-occupancy rooms. Gender-inclusive room assignments are offered on Dundee North's 4th floor. Address: 680 W Linden Street.

Bed SizeTwin XL (inches not published)
Under-BedFixed height (no raising permitted)
ACYes
On-CampusFirst-year guarantee

✓ In the room

Utilities includedfully furnishedextra-long twin beddesk and chairdresser and closet (or armoire)microwavemini-refrigeratorWi-Fiair conditioning and heatingchoice of dining plan

✗ Not provided

Bedding/linensprivate bathroom (Not Available per UCR's amenities chart)stove (Not Available)on-site parking (Not Available) -- and first-year residents are not allowed to bring a vehicle to campus

⊘ Prohibited

Same as UCR school-wide policy (open-element appliancescandles with unclipped wickspets except a 20-gallon-or-smaller fish tanklofting or altering bedshanging anything from walls or ceilings)

Living in Dundee: what to know before you pack

The room

Dundee rooms come fully furnished, per UCR's official Room Amenities list, with an extra-long twin bed, a desk and chair, a dresser and closet (or armoire), a microwave, a mini-refrigerator, utilities, and Wi-Fi included; air conditioning and heating are confirmed for Dundee on UCR's amenities chart. UCR's own page explicitly notes that "room and furniture layouts may vary" between units. The hall offers double, triple, and a limited number of single-occupancy rooms -- Inside UCR reported 820 beds across 396 single, double, or triple rooms at opening -- with same-gender and gender-inclusive assignments available, and gender-inclusive options concentrated on Dundee North's 4th floor. As at every UCR residence hall, lofting or altering the bed's height is prohibited; adjustments are made only by designated staff after Housing Services approves a documented medical request. Open-element appliances such as hot plates and toasters aren't allowed in the room.

Day to day

Dundee is UCR's newest residence hall, opening at the start of fall quarter 2020 in two seven-story towers with more than 800 beds; UCR's own page states it is owned by American Campus Communities and operated cooperatively by ACC and UCR Housing Services. Residents share community bathrooms split into male, female, and gender-inclusive facilities -- UCR's amenities chart marks Private Bath as Not Available here, as it does for all four halls. The hall includes a fitness center, mixed-use lounges, and elevators, and sits directly adjacent to the Glasgow Residential Restaurant -- a two-story dining hall with a convenience store and exhibition bakery, per UCR's official hall page. Unlike Aberdeen-Inverness, Lothian, and Pentland Hills, Dundee's Community Features list does not include Amazon Lockers or a computer lab, though the brochure chart does credit it with a Tech Resource Station and 24-Hour Assistance. Laundry runs through the campus-wide WASH-Connect app at $1.75 to wash and $1.25 to dry.

Move-in day

UCR's official Fall 2026 Residence Halls Move-In window is September 19 & 20, 2026; Dundee's specific date and check-in time are announced by Housing Services beforehand, with room assignment and move-in information distributed September 1, and your first meal is dinner with your hallmates on your move-in date. Dundee's two seven-story towers mean elevator access matters more here than at UCR's older, lower-rise halls -- budget extra time for hauling belongings up during peak hours. Dundee is at 680 W Linden Street, on the north side of campus rather than the Canyon Crest Drive side. On-site parking is marked Not Available for Dundee on UCR's amenities chart, and UCR's FAQ states first-year residents are not allowed to bring a vehicle to campus at all, with only an appeal process through UCR Transportation -- confirm your unloading plan with Housing Services ahead of your move-in date.

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Dundee FAQ

How is Dundee different from UCR's other halls?: It's the newest residence hall, opened at the start of fall quarter 2020 in two seven-story towers with more than 800 beds, and UCR's own page states it's owned by American Campus Communities and operated cooperatively with UCR Housing.
Are there single rooms at Dundee?: Yes -- UCR's page notes a limited number of single-occupancy rooms alongside the more common double and triple arrangements, and cautions that room and furniture layouts may vary.
What's the bathroom setup at Dundee?: Community bathrooms serve male, female, and gender-inclusive floors; there are no private baths. Dundee North's 4th floor also offers gender-inclusive room assignments.
Is there dining nearby?: Yes -- Dundee sits next to the Glasgow Residential Restaurant, a two-story dining hall with a convenience store and exhibition bakery.
Is Dundee a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Dundee has Twin XL (inches not published) beds with Fixed height (no raising permitted) of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. UC Riverside provides Utilities included, fully furnished, extra-long twin bed, desk and chair, dresser and closet (or armoire), microwave, mini-refrigerator, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, choice of dining plan in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Dundee stacks up against UC Riverside's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Dundee Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Dundee: it has Twin XL (inches not published) beds with Fixed height (no raising permitted) of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Utilities included, fully furnished, extra-long twin bed, desk and chair, dresser and closet (or armoire), microwave, mini-refrigerator, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, choice of dining plan; you'll need to bring Bedding/linens, private bathroom (Not Available per UCR's amenities chart), stove (Not Available), on-site parking (Not Available) -- and first-year residents are not allowed to bring a vehicle to campus yourself; Same as UCR school-wide policy (open-element appliances, candles with unclipped wicks, pets except a 20-gallon-or-smaller fish tank, lofting or altering beds, hanging anything from walls or ceilings) isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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