11 | PREARRIVAL GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
Undergraduate On-Campus Housing
Living on campus and benefiting from all that campus has to oer is an integral part of the college experience. The University
of New Haven has many residence halls, and the Oce of Residential Life makes sure all residential students are not only safe
but also having fun and enjoying themselves in a safe and healthy manner.
Resident Assistants (RA)s are involved and dedicated students on the Residential Life sta who work hard to bring the
students within the building together, create new connections, and provide support with any questions or problems they
may face.
Students can view the residence halls on the Oce of Residential Life webpage. First-year undergraduate students may also
choose to live in an Enhanced Learning Community (ELC) based on their academic program. ELCs take the learning outside the
classroom as students participate in field trips, guest lectures, service-learning projects, barbecues, and much more.
International undergraduate students may choose to live o-campus, but it is not recommended because it can be more
complex than expected. For example, commuting to campus can be a burden, and instead of paying one basic fee at the
beginning of the year, you must keep up with monthly rent, utilities, and security deposits. Costs can add up quickly and actually
be more expensive. Finally, there is a smaller community of peers. Instead of having a whole residence hall (or campus for that
matter) full of people to meet and interact with, your o-campus community could consist of your roommate, existing friends,
and your neighbors.
O-Campus Housing
If you prefer to live o-campus, we encourage you to begin researching as early as possible prior to your arrival in the United
States. The University of New Haven does not oer temporary housing, so if you have not confirmed your housing before your
arrival, you may need to stay in a local hotel or with friends until you secure o-campus housing.
When searching for o-campus housing, it is important to know that the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment
in this area of Connecticut ranges from $850 to $1,500 or more per month. Expect to pay more than $1,000 for a 2-bedroom
apartment and $1,500 to $2,000 for a luxury apartment. One-bedroom apartments usually house 1 to 2 people, and
2-bedroom apartments usually house 2 to 3 people.
Additional expenses to consider are transportation and meals. Students living o-campus can explore commuter meal plans
to be able to eat meals on campus.
An O-Campus Housing Guide for International Students can be found on the website. We strongly recommend that
students planning to live o-campus review this resource, which includes information on finding housing, signing a lease,
roommates, security deposits, and renters’ legal rights.
Local Apartment Search Engines
Please note that these search engines are not operated by the University of New Haven. You are responsible to inspect the
property to determine whether it meets your needs. We also suggest you check online reviews on Google or Yelp. Use the
town and zip code to search: West Haven, CT 06516.
• Jump O Campus
• Zillow
• Apartmentfinder.com