{"id":4742,"date":"2024-10-12T02:10:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-12T02:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/orientation\/?page_id=4742"},"modified":"2026-01-29T20:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:52:14","slug":"housing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/orientation\/sponsored-student-handbook\/housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you choose on- or off-campus housing, <strong>familiarize yourself with your housing\u2019s check-in process and contact information.<\/strong> If you have any questions about the check-in policy, contact your housing manager directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know the earliest date\/time that you can check-in to your permanent housing. <strong>If you arrive before you can check-in to your permanent housing, you must arrange temporary housing in advance.<\/strong> Refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/international.missouri.edu\/isss\/living-in-columbia\/daily-life\/housing\/\">temporary housing page<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.missouri.edu\/leasing#gap\">Off-Campus Student Services website<\/a> for lists of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On-campus housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or encounter any issues with on-campus housing, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.missouri.edu\/\">MU Housing<\/a> at <a href=\"mailto:housing@missouri.edu\">housing@missouri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate student apartments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many international graduate students live in an on-campus apartment. Learn more about these apartments and find the application link on the <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.missouri.edu\/graduate-students\/\">graduate and family housing page<\/a>. On-campus graduate student housing may be fully reserved six months prior to the start of the new semester, so you should apply as early as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you know whether your apartment will be furnished or if you will be required to purchase your own furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate student housing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the undergraduate student housing options on the <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.missouri.edu\/housing-options\/\">Residential Life website<\/a>. You should also review these Residential Life resources for additional information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/housing.missouri.edu\/housing-process-guide\/\">Housing process guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/housing.missouri.edu\/international-students\/\">Information for international students<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/housing.missouri.edu\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the instructions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/housing.missouri.edu\/housing-process-guide\/\">housing process guide<\/a> to apply. Once your housing has been assigned, you will sign up for a specific move-in date and time. <strong>If you arrive before your assigned date\/time, you will need to arrange temporary housing until your check-in appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Off-campus housing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should search for housing about three months prior to your arrival date as some accommodations fill quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mizzou has a designated office to assist students with <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.missouri.edu\/\">off-campus housing<\/a>. You can explore off-campus housing options available in Columbia through the <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.missouri.edu\/listing\">listings search portal<\/a>. This tool allows you to filter your search to specific parameters that are best suited to your housing preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you sign a lease<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.missouri.edu\/leasing#rights\">know your rights and responsibilities<\/a> as a renter. You should also review these <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.missouri.edu\/leasing#leasingType\">leasing fundamentals<\/a> and contact Off-Campus Student Services at <a href=\"mailto:offcampus@missouri.edu\">offcampus@missouri.edu<\/a> with any questions about off-campus housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public transportation in Columbia is limited. Do not assume that an off-campus housing location is within walking distance of a bus stop. Taxis and services like Uber tend to be expensive and are not feasible solutions for daily transportation to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that we cannot guarantee flexible leasing options for off-campus housing, nor do we have the authority to mitigate conflicts related to off-campus housing. Be aware that you are responsible for verifying the terms and conditions of your lease as well as the services guaranteed by your off-campus housing provide <strong>before<\/strong> you sign the lease. Once you sign the lease, it may be difficult or costly to break. If you are considering off-campus housing, review the Off-Campus Student Services <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.missouri.edu\/quiz\">renter education modules<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources for furniture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketplace\/columbia-mo\/\">Facebook Marketplace Columbia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiamo.craigslist.org\/search\/fua#search=1~gallery~0~0\">Craigslist Furniture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanfreight.com\/store\/mo\/columbia\/229?ffo=true\">American Freight Appliances and Furniture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbiadiscountbeds.com\/index.html\">Columbia Discount Furniture and Mattresses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/121consign.com\/\">one20one Consignment Furniture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbialoveseat.org\/resale-store\">The Love Seat Resale Store<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mersgoodwill.org\/stores\/goodwill-retail-store-columbia\/\">Goodwill<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you will be moving to new housing this semester and are looking for help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twomenandatruck.com\/movers\/mo\/mid-missouri\">Two Men and a Truck movers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.handymanhaulers.com\/\">Handyman Haulers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/\">U-Haul<\/a>: DIY moving transportation and supplies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you choose on- or off-campus housing, familiarize yourself with your housing\u2019s check-in process and contact information. 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