Housing waitlist

I missed the housing deadline by a day :frowning: and after calling the housing department at UCI, they told me that I would not be guaranteed housing on campus because I missed the deadline. So I’m just wondering what’s my chance of getting on campus housing? Thank you!

My son is in a similar situation. He didn’t see the email with his housing offer so he’s now on the waitlist. I’m wondering if we should try for a month to month lease and hope he gets in off the waitlist or look for permanent off-campus housing. Anyone have experience getting into housing off of the waitlist or know what the chances actually are?