Apply for IEP Housing
Please note: You must have your F-1 student visa before you apply for IEP housing.
If you are a transfer student or do not need an F-1 student visa, please apply for IEP housing now.
Please find our IEP housing application here:
Please complete the IEP housing application and fax it to: (360) 650-6818, or email it to IEP@wwu.edu.
Intensive English Program Housing Guide
There are three types of housing for IEP students, on-campus housing, off-campus housing and homestays.
On-Campus Housing
General Information:
Dormitory Style:
Each Dormitory suite houses four students. There are two bedrooms. The suite includes bedrooms, a bathroom, living area and a kitchenette with refrigerator, sink and stove. A large lounge area with a pool table is located on the ground level, as well as a TV lounge and piano lounge. A market is located next to the main lounge and provides convenience items for sale. These suites are open for full year occupancy. A meal plan is included with the dormitory cost.
Apartment Style:
Each on-campus apartment houses four students. There are two bedrooms with a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and balcony. A community building houses an information desk, lounge with TV and laundry room. All utilities are included (except telephone). Bus transportation to the Western campus is nearby. Apartments are available for full-year occupancy.
Note: On-campus housing fills up quickly and is not always available. Check the IEP website for on-campus housing deadlines.
Price:
Dormitory Style:
A shared double room is approximately $2500-3000 per quarter (3 months). This price includes a limited meal plan. Your rent is due at the beginning of each quarter. A $200 deposit will also be charged.
Apartment Style:
A shared double room is approximately $1000 per quarter (3 months). No meal plan is included in this price. Your rent is due at the beginning of each quarter. A $200 deposit will also be charged.
Location:
On-campus apartments and dormitories are located at the south end of Western’s campus. They are located near a bus stop, so getting to classes is easy!
How to Apply:
Complete the Housing Application (found on the IEP website) and return it to the IEP office. Once your application has been received, the IEP staff will apply for your on-campus housing. A few weeks before the next quarter begins an on-campus housing contract will be sent to you. Please sign this contract and return it to the IEP office as soon as possible.
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Apartment Style
Dormitory Style
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Off-Campus Housing
General Information:
There are many private apartments near campus. IEP staff will give students information about apartments, prices, and property management contact information, but it is the responsibility of the student to find an apartment. To rent apartments, students must have a co-signer living in the U.S. or be able to pay a larger deposit. In addition, most students must be willing to rent the apartment for 12 months or risk losing their deposit.Price:
A one bedroom is available in the price range of $550-800 per month. Sharing an apartment with a roommate may be less expensive. Rent is generally due on the first day of each month and is paid directly to the property manager.
Location:
Apartments are located all around Bellingham, Washington. There are many apartments or homes for rent near Western. Most are near a bus stop, so getting to classes is easy!
What to expect
There are many different types of apartments and homes for rent. A studio has a kitchen, living area and sleeping area in one room, these apartments are usually the cheapest. One bedroom and two bedrooms have one or two bedrooms separate from the kitchen and living area. A duplex is a house attached to another house. The two homes share the yard. Most apartments or houses are not furnished.
How to Apply:
Contact a property management company. Each management company has different applications and rules.
Property Management Companies
Name
Website
Phone Number
Address
Landmark
(360) 738-1022
3800 Byron Ave. #112, Bellingham, WA 98229
Chuckanut
(360) 733-3640
2100 Iron St. Bellingham WA 98225
Apex
(360) 527-9829
1801 F. St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Royce Group
(360) 752-9325
1320 Lakeway Dr # 100, Bellingham, WA 98229
Windermere
(360) 733-7944
4061 Eliza, Bellingham, WA 98226
Painless Properties
(360) 734-5374
2110 Bill McDonald Pkwy, #1 , Bellingham, WA 98225
Exit Property Management(360) 756-65001419 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham, WA, 98225 -
Homestay
General Information:
There are families in the Bellingham area who would like to host international students. The price is $600 per month. Homestays are very limited and you may not be able to be placed. You must apply one month prior to the start of the quarter.Contact:
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- Kate Batten
- E-mail: Kate.Batten@wwu.edu
- Phone: 360-650-7663
- Hanna Dunning
- E-mail: Hanna.Dunning@wwu.edu
- Phone: 360-650-7669
- Kate Batten
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For more information regarding off-campus housing or homestay please contact Kate Batten at Kate.Batten@wwu.edu.or Hanna Dunning at Hanna.Dunning@wwu.edu