International Student Accommodation

Housing is provided in the University's comfortable residence halls in and around Providence. A free shuttlebus service is provided between residence halls and classrooms. In addition, an international housing coordinator assists students who are looking for off-campus apartments in the local community.

On arrival, a student will be picked up by a University representative and taken to the International Retreat Center located at the Johnson & Wales Inn. Such students are allowed to stay two nights free-of-charge at the Inn, while looking for permanent housing accommodations.
 

Life on campus is about friends and about making memories as much as making yourself at home.

 It's being close to practical needs like laundry facilities, vending machines, game rooms and computer connections. It's being open to an environment where interests can be explored, healthy choices encouraged and growth supported. It's the security of feeling safe in a place where security is taken seriously. It's interacting as a member of a group, finding a place apart and functioning as an individual in the Johnson & Wales family.

Following are some of the most frequently asked residential life questions.

Residential FAQs :-

Can I request a particular roommate? Yes, you can specify who you would like to live with. You and a friend must each indicate your preference on your Resident Student Contract. Every attempt will be made to honor a roommate request, but only if both students have paid their University reservation deposits.

How does the University match roommates? When you complete the Residential Life Housing Contract, you will be asked to fill out a survey with questions concerning your study habits, the hours you keep, whether you smoke cigarettes, etc. The information you provide will be used to match you with a compatible roommate.

Can I request a specific residence hall? Yes, you may indicate your residence hall preference when filling out your Residence Life Housing Contract. Every attempt will be made to honor your preference. However, all contracts are placed on a first-deposit-and-contract-received, first-resident-placed basis. Therefore, we cannot guarantee any preference.

Can I live off campus? Generally, you may live off campus as a freshman only if you are married, at least 21 years old, living at home with your parents/guardians and commuting, or you are a transfer student.

Where do I wash my clothes? All residence halls have coin-operated laundry facilities.

Do I bring my own bed linens and towels? Yes. The beds are twin-size. You should also bring a pillow, bedspread and/or quilt, desk lamp, mirror and coat hangers. Limit what you bring until you see the size of your room and what your roommates bring.

Will I have access to Internet/Email? Yes. You may access the Internet in your residence hall or campus computer labs.