Is on-campus housing available at University of San Diego?

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Rashmi Gupta | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

The University of San Diego is focused on student welfare. Freshmen are required to live on-campus in assigned college housing.

Traditional First-Year Housing Options

Camino
Founders
Maher Hall
Valley A
Valley B
Valley Apartments, such as the San Buenaventura

Housing Requirements

A housing contract and a prepayment of USD 200 are required to self-select the rooms
Unmarried students below 20 years require an agreement from their legal guardians
For students above 20 years, there is an option to enter into two-year agreements
The seats are limited; hence, the selection is on a first-come-first-served basis
The housing portal helps students choose roo

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The University of San Diego is focused on student welfare. Freshmen are required to live on-campus in assigned college housing.Traditional First-Year Housing Options<ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Camino</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Founders</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Maher Hall</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Valley A</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Valley B</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Valley Apartments, such as the San Buenaventura</li></ul>Housing Requirements<ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">A housing contract and a prepayment of USD 200 are required to self-select the rooms</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Unmarried students below 20 years require an agreement from their legal guardians</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">For students above 20 years, there is an option to enter into two-year agreements</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The seats are limited; hence, the selection is on a first-come-first-served basis</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">The housing portal helps students choose room conditions, appliances, etc.</li></ul>Housing ExpensesThe expenses vary with choices of students/residents. These depend on:<ol><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Choice of the housing area and room</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Appliances and conditions</li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">Meal plan</li></ol>Source: University of San DiegoThe super-single rooms are double or triple rooms converted to single rooms. The availability of rooms depends on the number of residents and the intake. The seats to super-single, single, and double rooms are limited.Cost of LivingThe living expenses that international students might incur during their time of education for the academic year 2020-2021 have been specified by the university as follows:<div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="157"><col width="245"><col width="200"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th style="text-align: center;">Living Expenses</th><th style="text-align: center;">Undergraduate Cost (in USD)</th><th style="text-align: center;">Graduate Cost (in USD)</th></tr><tr><td>Tuition Fee</td><td>52,120</td><td>27,936</td></tr><tr><td>Fees</td><td>744</td><td>474</td></tr><tr><td>Room</td><td>15,156</td><td>16,850</td></tr><tr><td>Books and Supplies</td><td>1,080</td><td>16,580</td></tr><tr><td>Personal Expenses</td><td>2,609</td><td>3,784</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation Cost</td><td>324</td><td>858</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>72,033</td><td>50,442</td></tr></tbody></table></div>Source: University of San Diego*1 USD = 83.15 INRInternational students must keep into account these and other miscellaneous costs along with the tuition fee while preparing their overall budget.Note:Living costs vary depending on students’ lifestyle choices. Additionally, housing and dining rates are subject to change with progressive years. To know the exact costs of on or off-campus accommodation, please check the university’s accommodations webpage.