VIU will provide student housing services to the students. However, there is no guarantee that housing will be provided for all the students who require it. VIU will help the students find the following housing options:

Homestay
For students who want to live with an American family, homestay is the best option for you. This will help you improve your English as well. There are several different meal plan options available. Homestay fees range from $600 to $775 per four weeks. Short-term housing only. For more information, please visit the following links:

http://www.justlikehome.com/
http://www.homestayweb.com/search.html

Apartments
For students wishing to rent an apartment, either individually or in a group, apartment rental information is available upon request from the accommodation office. Apartment rental is an independent option and may require signing a lease and providing a security deposit. For more information, please visit the following links:

• http://www.apartments.virginia.cc/
• http://www.apartments.com/
• http://www.rent.com/
• http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/rentals/?nav=left
• http://www.education-post.com/campus/accommodation.asp
• http://www.washington-dc-apartments.us/FreeSearch_form.asp
• http://www.mynewplace.com  
• http://www.justlikehome.com/
• http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/apa/
• http://rentbits.com/rb/s/rentals-fairfax-virginia/
  

Roommate/Shared Housing
Shared housing is ideal choice for students seeking a more independent alternative to a host family. Roommate and shared housing options include townhouses and single-family homes. Rates start from $300 per month.

• http://www.justlikehome.com/
• http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/roo/

Hotels
Special rates are available Just for VIU at the Courtyard Marriott
Virginia International University and Marriott Courtyard Hotel would like to inform you that making online hotel reservation is just a click away!
 
If you need hotel reservations for your family or friends when they visit you or if you need a place to stay while looking for accommodation in the area, you can now make reservations online to the Courtyard Marriott located one block from Virginia International University.  Please click on the Marriot logo to start making a reservation.
If you need to find out more about housing policies and transportation information while you are studying at VIU, please download the housing guide by clicking on the link:  Housing for Student.PDF

Fees
$60 Pick-Up Fee from airport. (From local airports only: DCA & IAD)
$175 One-time, non-refundable placement/application fee
$300 security deposit or equivalent to one (1) month’s rent (refundable)
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Total: $535

Note:
1. The total amount that is required of a student requesting housing through the VIU housing office is $535. This total includes the security deposit, placement/application fee, and the airport pick-up fee.
2. Rental fees are starting fees. Rent, specials, and availability are subject to change without notice. For roommate/shared housing, students are responsible for all utilities, including gas, electricity, water/sewer, cable, and phone. The differences in rental rates differ according to the terms, room sizes, and whether the dwelling is furnished or unfurnished. A minimum rental term of nine months is required for roommate/shared housing.
3. We accept credit card (Master Card, Visa or American Express), bank draft or wire transfer for the payment of your fees.

Please fill out the online application at least four (4) weeks in advance of your arrival. In addition to the application, please send a total $535 housing deposit along with your tuition. This amount covers all costs (the application fee, security deposit, accommodation fee, airport pick-up fee) associated with locating and securing your new home. Any amounts in excess of the monthly rent will be adjusted accordingly in the subsequent month. This will ensure that you have the best chance of locating housing well in advance of your enrollment.