Housing Information

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.

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 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

The office is open for students and visitors Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Fridays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8:00). Office hours during the breaks may differ, and the campus is closed on Fridays during the Summer session.

International Programs Office

Alan Thompson Library (LIB) 110
(360) 442-2310
international@lowercolumbia.edu

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