As a new Chemeketa International Student you will need to select where to live. In order to assist you through that process we provide you a list of options that will help you find a secure and comfortable place.
Housing
As an international student, you can find housing near Chemeketa's Salem campus. There are several apartment complexes within walking distance to campus and they regularly advertise vacancies. We may also be able to help you find temporary housing.
Some students prefer to live in an apartment rather than a homestay. We do not find apartments nor match roommates for you however we are providing you below a list of websites that you can use to find a good apartment close to Chemeketa's campus. Here are apartments near the Chemeketa Salem Campus.
You can also search for apartments through the following websites –
Keep in mind that renting an apartment in the USA requires –
More than two weeks to get an apartment
An initial down payment for the first and last month's rent is frequently required
Large deposits of money in advance (especially if you do not have previous renting history in the USA)
If you are leasing an apartment you must keep that contract for the full length of time of the agreement otherwise you may incur penalties
You will want to plan for time to get internet, phone and other services activated. For a list of local resources in the area see: InMyArea
For more information on choosing a place to live and some important things you may want to know before deciding to rent a place in Salem, please see our suggestions for choosing a place to live. Also, please review commonly used terms for housing in America.
Options for temporary housing are limited and require an advanced request.
If you plan on moving into an apartment once you arrive, the process can take one or two weeks to complete. Therefore, students often choose to arrange a temporary homestay family while they finish securing their apartment, although some do choose to stay with friends in the area or at a local hotel which are also good options. If you wish to use our temporary housing service please email us your interest and plan to arrive on the specified arrival dates. Once you have let us know of your interest we will email you the appropriate temporary housing forms.
Our temporary housing costs $250 and lasts for two weeks
It includes the meals for the first three days only
After the first three days students will prepare their own meals
All temporary housing includes all utilities and beds with linens
Temporary housing is not available for more than two weeks