Tarastec
About
Tarastec will be available for on-campus housing during the 2022-23 academic year. Tarastec is an apartment-style community for sophomore students. Tarastec offers 1 and 2 bedroom units with double and single-occupancy rooms. Room types are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed. The license agreement period for Tarastec is 9 months (academic year). This apartment is located on the west side of campus near the Tony Gwynn Stadium. Residents of Tarastec are permitted to occupy their room during university break periods.
Ancient Aztec Meaning
Tzintzuntzan meaning “place of hummingbirds” was the capital of the Purépecha state (also called the Tarascan state).
Amenities
- Furnished
- Twin XL Bed Size
- Wi-Fi
- TV Streaming
- Air Conditioning
- Optional Meal Plan
- Utilities Included
- Housing Over the Break
- Front Desk Operations
- 24/7 Emergency Maintenance
- 1-2 Bathrooms
- Full Kitchen
- On-site Laundry
- Swimming Pool
- Reserved Parking
- Live-in Faculty & Staff

Virtual Tour
Explore Tarastec in a 3D virtual tour. Virtual tours are for reference purposes only. Actual room setup and furniture may vary.
Floor Plan

Mail & Location
Visit Mail & Packages for the Tarastec mailing address.
Campus Location: 5445 55th St, San Diego, CA 92115
(Do not send mail or packages to this address.)