Where Should I Live in Fayetteville?

PLACE and COST
ADVANTAGES
CONSIDERATIONS

GEORGETOWN SQUARE - off Campus

2 residents per apartment

COST: Approximately $980.00 per 9-week term per person

3-4 residents per apartment

COST: Approximately $780.00 per 9-week term per person

For those who do not want to cook, food is available at various places on and off campus.

 

  • Easy access to campus facilities, computers, gyms, libraries, Spring International classrooms, UA transit stops, and shopping
  • Opportunities to interact with other international students from many other countries
  • Kitchens in the apartments and free laundry facilities on the site
  • Bed linens, towels, cookware, microwave are provided
  • Shopping, groceries and restaurants are nearby.
  • Free cable TV and cable internet services
  • Telephone Service
  • A 9-week contract is required for the term
  • Limited personal attention
  • Two to four people per 2-bedroom apartment
  • Learning to get along with an apartment mate is sometimes a challenge
  • Need to clean your own bathroom, kitchen and bedroom

For Graduate and Upper Classmen

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CONSIDERATIONS

NOBLE OAKS - off Campus

2 residents per apartment

COST: Approximately $900.00 per 9-week term per person.

Single or family occupancy

COST: Approximately $1800.00 per 9-week term per person.

For those who do not want to cook, food is available at various places on and off campus.

 

  • Easy access to campus facilities, computers, gyms, libraries, Spring International classrooms, UA transit stops, and shopping
  • Opportunities to interact with other international students from many other countries
  • Kitchen, washing machine and dryer in the apartment
  • Bed linens, towels, cookware, microwave are provided
  • Shopping, groceries and restaurants are nearby.
  • Free cable TV and cable internet services
  • Telephone Service
  • A 9-week contract is required for the term
  • Limited personal attention
  • One-bedroom apartment (double occupancy)
  • Learning to get along with an apartment mate is sometimes a challenge
  • Need to clean your own bathroom, kitchen and bedroom

For Graduate and Upper Classmen

VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY

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ADVANTAGES
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HOLCOMBE HALL - Student Residence

COST: $1,100 per term (2 terms required - 18 weeks/$2,200)

To live in Holcombe Hall, you must arrive for Fall 1 or Spring 1 terms. All students living in Holcombe Hall are required to purchase a meal plan for the University of Arkansas dining centers (cafeterias).

Meal plan: $1,180.00 per semester and up

  • Easy access to campus facilities, computers, gyms, libraries, Spring International classrooms, UA transit stops, and shopping
  • Microwave and refrigerator in your room
  • Kitchens and free laundry room on site
  • Bed linens and towels are provided
  • Local telephone provided
  • Free cable TV and cable internet services
  • Chance to live in an intergrated American & International community
  • Year-round university residence hall
  • Shared room (limited single rooms available at a higher cost)
  • Learning to get along with a roommate is sometimes a challenge
  • Community bathrooms on each floor
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HOMESTAY

Living with an American family: breakfast and dinner included

COST: $460 per month

 

  • An opportunity to see how Americans live
  • A good chance for you to improve your English
  • Two meals a day are provided
  • Transportation to and from school is provided
  • Living with strangers
  • You may not enjoy the local foods or cooking style
  • Cultural differences may arise between you and your host
  • May live a 15-20 minute drive from the university
  • Limited freedom
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OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENTS

COSTS:

Unfurnished:

  • 1 bedrm: $350 and up
  • 2 bedrm: $400 and up

Furnished:

  • 1 bedrm: $400 and up
  • 2 bedrm: $450 and up
  • Freedom to do as you please
  • Can choose location
  • Save money, if you are willing to share a bedroom
  • Choose your own roommate
  • Prepare own food
  • Expensive - you will have to pay deposits and monthly bills for telephone, gas, TV cable, internet, etc.
  • Most apartments require a three to six month lease
  • You must provide sheets, towels, pillows, dishes, pots, pans, TV, phone, food, etc. VERY COSTLY for short stays
  • Need to clean your own apartment

After you decide where you would like to live, be sure to fill out our HOUSING REQUEST FORM - you will find it in "Applications" in the Contents on the left.

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