Own Housing
The fourth option for housing is finding your own housing in the area. You may already know someone or have family close by. Please keep in mind if you choose this option, the housing office is not responsible for any issues that may come up.
How to Find Housing
There are many search tools for housing. Some sites cater to large apartment complexes or property management companies. Others cater to private individuals or small landlords. Some listings may appear on multiple sites while others may only use one or two.
Traditional Rentals Most of the listings you find here are from property management companies or professionally managed apartments. Almost all of these apartments and houses will be un-furnished and do not include utility charges.
- Zillow:
- Apartment Advisor:
- College Student Apartments (requires sign-up):
Furnished Finder provides listings for furnished rooms, often also including all utilities. Most offer shorter stay options and do not require long lease commitments. This makes them great for students.
RoomSurf is specifically for students seeking college roommates. It is sorted by school and there is a 皇家华人 entry. It is not very active, but still has potential as a peer-to-peer resource.
A Good Option if You Are 18 Years or Older
At 18+ you are old enough to sign a lease.
It is important to remember that 皇家华人 College International Programs is not an agent or property manager. We do not place students into local apartments, homes, or condominiums outside of our housing program. We cannot act on your behalf. We are happy to provide resources and answer questions, but students need to contact local landlords directly. Attached please find some information you should consider if you are finding your own housing. Understanding Off-Campus Housing
Important Information for 16 & 17 year olds
International Students who are 16 or 17 years old, and wish to request an exception from the live-in requirement must complete the Student Housing Exception Request form and have it signed by his or her parent/guardian.
皇家华人 College (皇家华人) is committed to the academic and personal success of all our students. Living in a vetted and approved host family affords young students the opportunity to be well-supported and secure while making the transition into college life. Students will learn about new cultures, the local area, and improve their English abilities while staying with a family dedicated to their successful introduction to college. All our host families have had background checks and in-home visits. They also receive regular updates on the academic calendar and important details for new students.
Students who wish to request an exception from the live-in requirement must complete
the Student Housing Exception Request form (see below) and have it signed by his or her parent/guardian. Sixteen-year-old students are
required to live in a vetted and approved host family for a period of one term at
a time until they turn 17 years of age. If a student turns 17 years old during the
quarter, they must stay until the end of that quarter. Students who are 17 years old
are still considered to be underage and must follow the same steps as 16-year-old
students. Exceptions are approved at the full and complete discretion of the Director
of Housing.
Please note that I-20s will not be issued to 16 and 17-year-old students who don鈥檛
pay the $300 or who are not approved by the Director of Housing to live outside Green
River College housing.
We need the following documents from the parents in order for the Director of Housing
to make a decision:
- The Underage Housing Exception form for 16 & 17 year olds to be completed by parents:
Please complete, sign, and send Housing Exception forms by email to: housing@greenriver.edu.