Housing

All students are required to live in campus housing for their freshman and sophomore years. They are eligible to live off-campus if they meet one of the following criteria:

▪ Age 21 or older
▪ Married, Divorced or Widowed
▪ Passed 60 hours of semester credit with 2.0 grade point average
▪ Live with parents in Cleveland
▪ Veteran with two years of military service

Off-Campus Apartments
If you plan to live off-campus, you will need to find an apartment. There are two types of off-campus housing:

1. Rooms in private residences (approximately $250 to $350 per month) – These usually contain one bed, a desk, and toilet facilities. Sometimes toilet and kitchen facilities are shared with other tenants. The rent usually includes utilities, but not meals.
2. Apartments - These may be furnished (rare) or unfurnished. The average rent is $300 to $600 per month (utilities, TV, cable and phone). Units usually include a living room, bedroom (s), kitchen, and bathroom (s). Students who choose to live off-campus are encouraged to get renter’s insurance that covers fire or loss of personal property. The Residential Life Office offers a housing referral program to help you locate suitable off-campus accommodations. For more information, contact Residential Life at housing@leeuniversity.edu. You may also call at 423-614-6000.

On-Campus Housing
Lee University operates 17 "Resident Halls or apartments" (please see housing information for complete description and prices), and several off-campus apartments. Campus housing is arranged by application. Housing assignments are based on space availability and any preferences indicated on the housing application. To apply for on-campus housing, complete a housing application and submit it to the housing department, along with your $200 (U.S.) deposit. No application will be processed without the deposit. You will need to apply early in order to avoid complications. All freshman undergraduate students living in residential halls are required to participate in a meal plan. The cost will be added to your bill during registration. Accommodation arrangements to live with an American family are not available through Lee University. For more information, contact the Residential Life Office: housing@leeuniversity.edu.

Shipping Belongings
Many international students ship their belongings to the US. If you are living on-campus, you must be in your room in order to accept any items shipped to you. It is wise to personally bring ample clothing and supplies with you, just in case your belongings do not arrive on time. You may need an electrical adapter if you bring appliances from your country. U.S. electrical current is 110-115, 60 cycle AC. In some cases, it may be better for you to purchase a new appliance upon your arrival in the states.