International students can find the on campus accommodation link through the school's official website. When applying, personal preferences can be expressed to the school to choose the appropriate dormitory type, such as whether school meals are required, preference for separate suites or shared bathroom facilities, single bedrooms or shared bedrooms, etc. The school will try to match suitable dormitories and roommates based on the applicant's background, preferences, and requirements.

03 On campus accommodation precautions

Apply as early as possible. There are many students applying for on campus accommodation, but the number of dormitories is limited and generally on a first come, first served basis.

Confirm the dormitory opening hours in advance. If you arrive at the school before the opening hours, you may need to arrange temporary accommodation in advance. Some schools provide temporary dormitories specifically for international students, you can consult them.

School dormitories generally have strict regulations, such as not allowing visitors to stay overnight, not allowing pets, not smoking or drinking in the dormitory, etc. Understanding the rules and regulations of school dormitories can help avoid punishment from the school.

04 On campus accommodation experience

On campus accommodation is very convenient and provides a sense of security. The receipt of express delivery and the transportation of clothing, food, housing, and transportation are very convenient.

PART2 Off campus accommodation

In addition to applying for school dormitories, freshmen can also consider applying for off campus accommodation. Off campus accommodation generally has larger, newer rooms, and more options. You can choose a suitable rental plan based on your budget and needs.

Before renting a house, it is important to first understand one's own rental needs, including the rental area, distance and time to school, budget costs, and whether to rent together, in order to choose a suitable rental plan.

01 Rental information (looking for suitable housing)

Recommended by senior students

Contacting senior students at school is the most effective and accurate way to find a house, as they have already lived in the field and may have some niche information and experience in avoiding pitfalls.

Social media

Many official account, post bars, WeChat groups Facebook、 Forums and other platforms will post some rental related posts. In addition, for freshmen who are unfamiliar with their hometown, they can also recruit roommates through social media.

Rental website

There are many rental websites in the United States that publish a large amount of housing information, such as http://Rent.com ， Zillow， And Trulia as well http://Apartment.com As long as you enter the address, you can quickly find nearby rental properties.

rental agency

Finding a house through a real estate agency is also a relatively hassle free way, and there may even be some agency services specifically for Chinese international students that can communicate entirely in Chinese. During the start of the school year, they will also offer student discounts, but generally require payment of a certain agency fee.

02 Application Process

The types of off campus housing are also different from on campus dormitories, usually apartments and houses. Apartments are usually maintained and managed by property management companies, with more detailed services and upscale public facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, study rooms, meeting rooms, and more.

Houses are usually independent small buildings, including single houses and townhouses. If you plan to live with classmates and friends, you can apply for a house. Houses are mostly private landlords, and everyone needs to share a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and garden. At the same time, it is also necessary to jointly bear the cost of the water and electricity grid.

Apartments usually apply or contact the leasing office and housing management company to sign contracts on their official website, while houses usually directly contact private landlords to sign contracts.

03 Notes

1. Surrounding security

You can first check the crime rate of the residential area online, confirm the surrounding environment and safety index, as well as the anti-theft system status of the house. Recommend two websites: NeighborhoodScout、 http://City-data.com You can see crime data and high-risk cities, regions, etc. across the United States.

2. Convenience of life

The distance from the school and the college, as well as the supporting transportation, restaurants, and supermarkets.

3. Rental fees

Some landlords do not include utility fees and need to pay for water, electricity, and heating themselves. Important terms of the lease agreement: In addition to clauses on how to pay rent, deposit, and utilities, you can also pay attention to clauses on sublease, subletting, early termination, and maintenance.

4. Understand the situation of the house

It is best to conduct on-site inspections in advance, but in the absence of conditions, only online channels can be used to learn. In addition to the internal facilities of the house, it is also necessary to understand the external environment. You can use Google Maps' street view to see the surrounding environment of the house, and you can also learn about the real situation of the house through methods such as CSSA, forums, school Facebook groups, freshman groups, alumni groups, etc.

04 Signing process

After confirming the rental, the landlord or apartment management usually charges an application fee of 20-30 US dollars and requires documents such as a passport and I-20 form to prove your student identity. The lease agreement will only be officially signed after the application form is approved by the landlord or apartment management.

There are two common methods for paying rent in the United States, Cashier's Check and Money Order, both of which require going to the bank for on-site processing.

In terms of fees, it is common for international student tenants to deposit two and pay one, so it is important to keep the deposit voucher safe. Some landlords or apartment managers may require tenants to purchase property insurance when signing contracts, and they can first check if their insurance covers the property insurance. In addition, some apartments that allow pets will also require an additional pet deposit.

Lease contracts are usually standard contracts, but it is still recommended that students carefully read the terms of the contract, especially the parts related to compensation and the requirements for terminating the lease. After both parties sign, they will provide you with a checklist that requires you to inspect all the facilities in the room. If there are any problems in the room, be sure to explain them clearly in advance.

05 Sublease and subletting

1. Sublease:

Firstly, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the lease agreement allows for subleasing (Assignment). In general, subleasing is not allowed, or subleasing requires obtaining the landlord's consent through certain procedures. The laws of different states also have different regulations on what obligations and responsibilities the original tenant needs to bear in the case of subleasing, which needs to be understood in advance.

2. Sublease:

Sublease requires compliance with the lease agreement and local laws regarding sublease. In general, when you sublet a house to someone else, you become a second landlord and enjoy the rights of a landlord. For example, when your tenant does not pay rent, you can evict them according to the local landlord's eviction procedures. But at the same time, you also need to bear the responsibility of the landlord.

06 Early termination and termination of lease

1. Early termination of lease:

In general, tenants are not allowed to terminate the agreement in advance. So usually, if you really need to terminate the lease early, you need to negotiate with the landlord or apartment management office, and it's best to find a new and suitable tenant in advance to take over your remaining lease agreement.

2. Resignation:

When terminating the lease, it is recommended that everyone clean up, inspect the equipment and facilities, and take photos to record, because often the landlord only inspects and evaluates the condition of the house after you move out, and decides whether to deduct the deposit or charge fees.

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