Housing and Meals
Homestay | Campus Dormitory | Off-Campus Housing | Hotel
Homestay - Experience life with an American host
- Includes breakfast and dinner each day (students provide their own lunch)
- Private bedroom; linens and bedding are provided
- Transportation to and from the university for classes each day
- Fully furnished home
Program Option | Cost* |
Summer Session | $2257 |
5-Week | $2127 |
8-Week | $3015 |
Full Semester |
$5807 |
*Housing and meal costs are approximate. |
Campus Dormitory - Convenient, carefree on-campus living
- Only available for summer and full semester programs
- Housing application deadlines:
- May 1 for fall semester
- Oct. 1 for spring semester
- Email elc@uncw.edu to request on-campus housing
- Apartment-style dormitory housing with shared bathroom, living room, and kitchen
- Private or shared bedroom
- Fully furnished (bed, desk, drawers, table, chairs, couch)
- Linen packet provided (bed sheets, blankets, and bath towel)
- Does not include kitchen ware or bathroom furnishings
- A meal plan is required for on-campus students, but various options are available.
Program Option | Housing Cost | Meal Cost | Total Cost* |
Summer Session | $828 | $275–$513 | $1103–$1341 |
Full Semester |
$3500–$4500 | $2000 | $5500–$6500 |
*Housing and meal costs are approximate. |
Off-Campus Housing - Independent college student living
- Private furnished bedroom
- Private bathroom
- Does not include linens (sheets, pillow, blanket, towels), kitchen ware, or bathroom furnishings (waste basket, shower curtain, etc.)
- UNCW off-campus housing website
We are happy to recommend apartments close to campus! If you are interested in renting an off-campus apartment, contact the ELC Program.
Hotel
Recommended only for students who do not wish to live with a host family during a short-term session.Extended Stay American Hotel (extended stay rate available)
Staybridge Suites (extended stay rate available)