International students are automatically charged health insurance fees when they register for classes. Optional dental coverage and vision insurance may also be purchased. Residence hall contracts are written for one full academic year and include a required meal plan. Since it is difficult to lease an apartment in advance, you may want to arrive one month before classes begin to make these arrangements. If you want to share an apartment with another student, our staff may be able to assist in providing this information to current students.
Apartments vary greatly in cost and are usually unfurnished.
Two and three-bedroom apartments are more expensive. Furniture can be rented or purchased from numerous local stores. In addition, students living off-campus should be prepared to pay several security deposits. Deposits will be needed for the apartment, electricity, gas service, telephone, and possibly water. The Office of International Student Services cannot rent an apartment on your behalf nor can we recommend a particular apartment complex.