Housing
***All international students must live in the local area so you can attend classes and join campus and community activities.***
On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is available for graduate and undergraduate students. Housing contracts are for:
- September to May (Fall & Spring semesters)
- January to May (Spring only)
Once you move in, you must remain until your contract ends in May.
Advantages of living on-campus:
- Close to classrooms, library, and dining hall (meals included)
- Programs, activities, and opportunities to meet other students
- Residence halls may be co-ed, all female, or all male
- Rooms include refrigerator, freezer, and microwave
- Shared kitchens are available to cook your favorite meals
- Basic furnishings provided (bring or buy your own bed linens)
Off-Campus Housing
Off-campus housing can be hard to find when you first arrive and is often more expensive. If you want to live off-campus:
- Arrive in Frostburg at least one week before classes start
- You may need to stay in a hotel while searching (about $80 per night)
- Some housing may not be close to campus, and transportation can be difficult
- Arrangements are made directly with landlords
| Initial Expenses: hook-up fees, furniture, lights, curtains, etc. $250 - $350 | |||
| Water, Trash & Sewage | $30 | Electric | $70 |
| Gas | $96 | Phone (local only) | $20 |
| Food | $150 - $200 | Rent | $225 |
(These are monthly estimated costs. Actual expenses depend on house size, roommates, and personal lifestyle.)
Even if you live off-campus, you can buy meals at the University dining hall—either individually or through a semester meal plan.