Lower Columbia College knows how important housing is to your success. Our staff will help you have a caring, positive, safe, and supportive American living experience.

Housing options include living in an apartment or living with a host family. Scroll below to learn more.

  You must secure and confirm housing by the Housing Application deadline. If not, your I-20 will be canceled.

Housing

LCC Apartment-Style 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.

Apartment Options 2023-2024 Academic Year

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

  • $1500 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)

  • $900 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

Apply for an Apartment

Host Family

Host Family Living (for students under 18)

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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