Living at SIUE
Will you live on campus?
Finding and reserving permanent housing takes time, so we urge you to explore your options now. You should plan to reserve housing before your arrival. The Office of International Affairs does not provide temporary housing support, so you must know where you will be staying when you arrive.
You will need to submit a complete housing application along with a $300 advance payment to University housing (housing@siue.edu). For fast processing, we recommend submitting your application via CougarNet. Instructions to apply for on-campus housing are available on the University Housing website or you can download them.
Please consider ideal arrival dates and University Housing move-in dates carefully when making travel plans to the U.S. International students are allowed to move-in early. Please complete the Early Arrival Request From if you plan to move in early. Contact the University Housing at: housing@siue.edu if you have any question.
Check the Housing website for more information regarding housing assignments, focused interest communities, quarantine protocols in Residential Halls, and other frequently asked questions.
For off-campus housing options, setting up utilities, finding roommates, and resources, visit: https://offcampushousing.siue.edu/.
If you will live off-campus, review these Keys to avoiding home rental scams and be careful to avoid Rental Listing Scams.
