Residential Life at Marlowe

While it is a more independent style of living than a dorm, JPCatholic’s housing model still offers support and supervision from the Student Life staff and the Student Council. Student Council members live in units at Marlowe. Their role is to provide support and mentorship especially to new students, help enforce university policies, offer the first level of conflict moderation among roommates, and foster community. In addition, there are staff from our Student Life Team who live at Marlowe, providing an extra level of support for student needs or emergencies.

Students are responsible for maintaining a clean apartment, and regular room checks are conducted throughout the year.

No, JPCatholic does not provide a meal plan, and students do their own grocery shopping and cooking. Each unit at Marlowe comes equipped with a modern kitchen, and there are many grocery stores conveniently located within a 5-minute drive (including Wal-Mart, Albertsons, ALDI, and Vallarta).

Yes. JPCatholic leases many units at Marlowe, but other residents live in the community as well. Most of our leased units are adjacent to one another.

JPCatholic’s policy limits intervisitation to certain circumstances and requires notification to the Student Life team. See Student Handbook for more details.

Possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited on campus, including within the Marlowe Palomar Heights complex, with some exceptions for those 21 years and older (in specific areas and during specific times). See Student Handbook for more details. See also JPCatholic’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

After enrolling, students will be sent a Housing Registration form which includes a Roommate Questionnaire. Students have the chance to specifically request each other as roommates (e.g. if they met already at a University Day, or in the Instagram chat for accepted students). Otherwise the Student Life staff will use their Roommate Questionnaire to assign them suitable roommates. Roommate requests and preferences are not guaranteed. The sooner you finish the Housing Registration process, the higher priority your preferences will receive.

Leases (and room/roommate assignments) typically last for one calendar year, resetting during the September break. Every spring, current students submit their housing preferences for the coming fall.

Probably not, but if space permits, you may be able to request a Single room. See next question for details on cost.

Yes, there is a cost difference depending what type of bedroom option you select:

• Triple: Three students in the bedroom
• Double: Two students in the bedroom
• Single: One student in the bedroom

Please note that student leases normally last for 12 months, and there is a lease breakage fee if a student moves out before their lease is finished. Please reference your resident agreement for details.

Apartment Utilities and high-speed Wifi are provided for students by JPCatholic.

For the Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks, students are invited to stay on campus if they wish.

For the Fall Break in September, students are required to move out of their unit, with all of their belongings. Various storage solutions exist for students to store their items over the break.

Most students walk (about 10 minutes), but some also bike, skateboard, e-scooter, or drive.

Yes - however, parking is prioritized for upperclassmen and may be limited for freshmen. Among freshmen, priority is generally given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

If you wish to bring a vehicle on campus, you must apply for a Marlowe parking spot using JPCatholic’s Car Application Form (sent to you after you enroll).

Students who don’t have a car on campus are usually able to find rides with other students, whether to explore San Diego, go shopping, or get to the airport. Students normally walk, bike, or skateboard between campus and student housing. San Diego also has great public transportation options available. See Public Transportation

Residential students who bring a car will be assigned a specific parking spot within the Marlowe complex, either in the parking garage located beneath the apartment building, or outside.

Marlowe provides a secure bike garage that is available to all residents.

The Marlowe community as well as individual units are accessed by Key FOB. JPCatholic also provides our own security service, which includes security guards monitoring the campus buildings at night and available to escort students between campus and housing.

From 2013 to 2025, JPCatholic’s residence life was located at Latitude 33 Apartments in Escondido. When Marlowe Palomar Heights was built, JPCatholic took advantage of this opportunity to provide our students with a higher-quality residential experience. This included upgraded apartments, modern floorplans, better amenities, enhanced security, and a more strategic location near shops, restaurants, and downtown Escondido.