Housing
All incoming students should secure housing before arriving in the U.S. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½/OIP does not offer temporary housing, so if you do not have a place to live when you arrive, you may need to stay in a local hotel until you find housing.
Students who are coming from abroad, especially those who are not familiar with the El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ area, are strongly advised to look into on-campus housing for at least their first year at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.
On-Campus Housing
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Housing and Residence Life offers on-campus housing at three complexes: Miner Village, Miner Heights, and Miner Canyon. You must apply for housing online, and should apply early to secure a spot.
All housing complexes offer furnished, apartment-style rooms in one-, two-, and four-bedroom units with all utilities included. There are also community spaces with room for studying, recreation, private mailboxes, and administrative offices. The residence halls at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ are all co-educational, but individual rooms/apartments only house students of the same sex.
Please address all questions about on-campus housing to Housing and Residence Life.
Off-Campus Housing
Information about off-campus housing is provided as a service only. It does not represent University-approved or University-inspected housing.
There are many apartments located within walking distance of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, however, it is not customary for them to be furnished.
Off-campus housing advertisements can be found in El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s local newspaper, , and other local newspapers. Advertisement for housing can also be found in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½’s newspaper, . El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Times keeps a listing of the classifieds, found in its pages, on their website.
There also are many online websites that can help you find apartments around El ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Make sure you take necessary precautions and select a service that provides you with the support you need. Take care to avoid scams and do not give out your personal information to a non-reputable source.