Students housed with families may have to allow for a longer commuting time from their homes to campus. Those living far from the university receive a small monthly stipend to help defray transportation costs. Dormitories Privately managed dormitories include facilities specifically designed for students and young employees of local companies. Although each dormitory is configured differently and each offers a different meal plan, all have private rooms and shared baths. Rooming Houses Rooming houses are unfurnished and usually smaller than an apartment.
Students share a common kitchen and toilet facilities.
Since meals are not provided, students shop and cook on their own. Some rooming houses do not have bath facilities, so students use the local sento , or public bath. Each apartment is assigned an international student from the Center for Japanese Studies, one international student from one of Nanzan University s graduate or undergraduate programs, and a native undergraduate Japanese student. Because of its reputation and limited space, openings are very competitive. Students who have lived abroad before or who have friends or family in Japan may wish to arrange their own housing.