Housing – Spring 2023

Arriving in Paris can be both an exhilarating and intimidating experience. To guarantee that our incoming students have the best residential experience in Paris, we require all entering first-year students to choose an housing option, whether it is in one of our own residences or through one of our selected housing partners. You can learn more about our residency requirement policy below.

The options we offer are all furnished and are located in safe neighborhoods within an easycommute to the University. All housing options have been vetted and visited by members of our housing team, who have the comfort and safety of students as their main priorities.

Options cater to a variety of different needs and preferences. We offer two types of residences for incoming students: Residences are managed by the university, house only students and include 1or 2 RAs. Partner Residences are Apartment-hotels and French Student Residences that our office has partnered with to offer quality housing to our students. Our housing offering includes single apartments or studios ( Musset, Annonciation, Heliopolis, Jouffroy, Citadines, Appart'City, ResidHome, Nexity, Studelites), twin apartments ( Musset, Jouffroy, Citadines,and ResidHome), or single and shared rooms in co-living apartments ( ChampsÉlysées, Jouffroy). No two Parisians experience their city the same way, so we’ve made sure each of our different housing options highlights a unique aspect of life in this beautiful city.

We know that choosing your housing is one of the most important steps and can set the tone for the rest of your university experience. We invite you to browse all the options listed, paying attention to the amenities they offer and the communities they house. As you balance the pros and cons of each residenceand determine the needs and expectations most important to you,remember our Residence Life Officeisavailable to answer any questions(housingataup.edu).

We also ask you to read over our housing policies, deadlines and payment processes before selecting your accommodation. We register our students on a first-come-first-served basis*, and while we do our best to honor students’ first preferences, it is important to start the process informed and aware of our policies and regulations.

Happy browsing, we look forward to welcoming you in Parissoon.

*This map shows all the residences occupied by students. Some of these residences are currently fully booked from Fall and are not available for selection during the Spring 2023 housing assignment process.

Residency Requirement

Incoming first-year undergraduate students, visiting and degree-seeking, are required to secure housing through . Students wishing to apply for a housing exemption must do so by November 15, or within five business days of confirming attendance, and must qualify based on the criteria listed in our Housing Exemption policy. No exemptions will be made after the start of the semester—students assigned to housing must commit to the full semester.

Transfer students and non first-year visiting students (both Visiting Independent and Visiting Co-op) have the opportunity to arrange housing through to facilitate their transition to the university and their new journey in Paris.Those who opt-out of housing will be expected to secure housing on their own.

Coop and independent visiting students who have already had a college experience are not required to secure housing through unless their home institution mandates it.

How to Register

To choose your housing, you will follow this simple process:

  1. REVIEW OPTIONS:Makesureyou have read throughallthehousing options listed in the navigation sidebar. Take a moment to think about your needs, your budget and the type of community you would like to beapart of.Keep in mind that every single option has its pros and cons and make sure you choose the best option for you. Once you have a few preferences in mind, you can move on to the checklist.
  2. SELECT YOUR PREFERRED HOUSING OPTIONS:andindicate your housing preference. If you are being housed by the University you will then be able tocomplete the housing stepandselect up to five preferred housing options.The Housing Office will be assigning rooms on a first-come, first-served basis.Please note that completingthis stepisnot a confirmation of registration.The Housing Office will reach outto youwithin two to threebusinessdays to confirm your registration based on availability.
  3. PAYMENT: After we have registered you in one of your selected housing options, we will send you an invoice and payment details.The first payment, due December1, 2022, is non-refundable andserves to secure your housing reservation.
  4. CONFIRMATION: You will hear from 's Housing Office within two days of payment. If you are assigned to a shared accommodation option, you will be prompted to complete the roommate survey.

Housing Payment Policies

As stated in the section above, once you have indicated your topfivehousing options in your Status page , our office will register youfor oneof your selections depending on availability. Once registered, you will receive confirmation of registration and an invoice by email. Payment deadlines are as follows:

  • December 1, 2022: 20% of the semester rent (non-refundable)
  • December 15, 2022: 80% of the semester rent plus a one-time Housing Fee of 150€ (see refund policy)
  • January 5, 2023: Housing security deposit (see refund policy)

*If you sign up after December 1, 2022, your first (non-refundable) payment will be due within a week after Housing has confirmed your reservation.Please keep in mind that the first payment cannot be covered by loans.

Students who intend to pay for the bulk of their housing costs with student loans will be given a grace period on thesecondpayment, which can be paid after the start of the semester, as long as the Financial Aid Office is able to certify their loan application. The first payment, however, must be paid by December 1, 2022. Please direct any questions to your Admissions Counselor or Financial Aid Officer.Please note that any student who has not completed their payments on time may lose theirreservation andmay be assigned to one of their other choices depending on availability.

REFUND POLICY

Please read the following Housing Refund Policy very carefully:

  • The first payment, due December 1, 2022, is non-refundable
  • The second payment*, due December 15, 2022, is partially refundable as follows:
    • 100% refundable until December 30th, 2022
    • 50% refundable until January 8th, 2023
    • NO RENT REFUNDafter January 9, 2023
  • The Security Deposit is 100% refundable (dependent on a successful move-out with no recorded damages to the student’s room)
  • Early departures will not result in refunds(with the exception of the Security Deposit,fully refundable upon successful move-out with no recorded damages to the student’s room )

* Students who intend to use US student loans to finance their second payment will have to follow a specific process detailed in the payment form

Housing Options Overview

REVIEW THE HOUSING PRICES TAB LOCATED UNDER REGISTRATION AND POLICIES FOR A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF PRICES, PAYMENT DEADLINES, AND CAPACITY FOR EACH HOUSING OPTION

Housing FAQ

This FAQ is ever-evolving and we will add answers to the mostfrequently asked questions as they arise.Click on the question below to expand the option and see the answer. If you cannot find the answer to your question in the FAQ or if you have anyconcerns regarding Spring 2023 housing, you can contact us athousingataup.edu.

Can my second choice on the preference form be from the same location (e.g. both options in Musset Residence)?

Yes, you are able to choose different housing options within the same location for your first or second choice.

If I don’t have a VISA yet, should I still secure housing?

We understand the difficulties of this situation. Given that our assignment is first-come-first-served, students who reserve late will have limited options, so we recommend you secure your housing as soon as possible. Please note, however, that the first payment is non-refundable.

Will the housing deposit be refunded if I cannot obtain a VISA to study in Paris or if I want to defer the offer of admission to a later date?

The first housing payment (20% of your semester rent) is non-refundable. The second housing payment (80% of your semester rent) is refundable (see refund policy), and the security deposit is 100% refundable.

If I cannot secure my housing option at this time, will help me find housing later?

While we recommend that you secure your housing as soon as possible, the Housing Office can still secure -approved housing options, as available, at a later date. Please note that -approved housing is allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Do all accommodations have proper beds or will I have to sleep on a pull-out couch?

All -approved housing options have proper beds – some of our twin options will have bunk beds.

Can I use student loans to cover housing fees? If I am using student loans to cover all of my housing fees, what do I need to pay in advance?

Yes, you can use your loans to cover housing fees, but in order to do this we must have confirmation from ’s Financial Aid Office that your loans are complete and will cover tuition and living expenses. Contact your Admissions Counselor for help. Students using loans to pay for tuition and all housing fees must still pay the non-refundable first payment (20% of semester rent).

Can I apply for a housing exemption during the semester ?

Unfortunately, mid-semester exemption requests cannot be considered.