International Students at Lower Columbia College have three housing options:

  • apply to live in LCC Campus Housing,
  • live with a host family, or
  • find their own off-campus housing.  

LCC knows how important housing is to your success. Our caring staff will help you have a positive, safe, and supportive living experience in the United States.

   You must secure and confirm housing before the First Term Payment Deadline. If you have not confirmed your housing before the First Term Payment deadline, then your I-20 will be canceled. We cannot support students who arrive on campus who have not previously secured housing.

Housing

LCC Apartment-Style Campus Housing for International Students

Photos of Fully-Furnished Apartment-Style Housing

  • Located next to campus.
  • Convenient option for independent students.
  • Within walking distance of shopping and downtown areas.
  • Easy to stay connected to student activities.
  • On the main bus route.

Campus Housing Eligibility

  • Students must be enrolled in full-time courses during the academic year, and in at least one-credit course during the vacation period.
  • Students must pay the housing fee each quarter. 
  • Campus Housing is available for international students above the age of 18. Campus Housing is not available for international students under the age of 18.
  • Campus Housing is not available for students with dependents (spouses, children).

Students who are under the age of 18 or traveling with dependents are responsible for securing their off-campus housing.

Apartment Options 2024-2025 Academic Year

Two-bedroom apartment (private bedroom with a shared main living area and kitchen)

  • $1600 per quarter (each quarter is 3 months)
    • One-time $125 cleaning fee and $100 linens fee are required with first payment

Two-bedroom apartment (shared bedroom with a shared main living area and kitchen)

  • $960 per quarter (each quarter is 3 months)
    • One-time $125 cleaning fee and $100 linens fee are required with first payment

Monthly cost includes all utilities except for cable. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and a student's first choice of housing type is not always available. Does not include meals.

Apartment Amenities

Living Room

  • Couch
  • Coffee table

Full Kitchen

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Rice cooker
  • Table
  • Pots, pans, plates, cups, silverware

Bedrooms

  • Twin bed with built-in storage or dresser
  • Closet
  • Linens (towels, sheets, comforter, pillow)

Bathroom

  • Sink
  • Toilet
  • Tub and shower

Laundry

  • On-site coin-operated washer and dryer ($1 to wash, $1 to dry)

Storage

  • Locked storage area in laundry area

Security

  • Each apartment has two locks and an outside security door
  • LCC security regularly patrols the apartments
Host Family

Host Family Living (Academic Year)

  As of 2024, LCC host family program during the academic school year is currently unavailable. Prospective and incoming international students are encouraged to consider LCC Campus Housing or identify another off-campus option.

Live with an American family and share their customs, culture, and language. In Host family applications must be submitted to least 45 days before the housing / application deadline.

  • Experience first-hand American family life.
  • Practice speaking English with native speakers.
  • Develop life-long friendships with your family.
  • Stay connected to a family environment.

For information on how to become a Host Family see Host Families.

Host Family Amenities

  • Bedroom with bed, desk, closet space, and wifi access
  • Shared bathroom
  • Household utilities
  • Transportation assistance to and from school
  • Food for two meals a day

Contact International Programs

International Programs Office, Contact International Programs Staff

  (360) 442-2310
  international@lowercolumbia.edu

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