Housing Information

On-Campus Housing

The University of Kentucky offers university housing, which is generally more economical than housing off-campus. It is an excellent way to meet native English speakers and make new friends. Housing is available in residence halls (dormitories) and apartments. Students who live in residence halls are required to buy a meal plan and to sign a housing contract during the academic year. International students are advised to request a dormitory that stays open during vacations.

University housing has a cable modem in each room and apartment, allowing access to the Internet and all basic cable channels. Each residence hall has a study area, kitchen, vending area, laundry, and recreational area.

Applications for university housing should be made as soon as possible. More information and applications forms can be found at http://www.uky.edu/Housing.

Off-Campus Housing

Lexington also offers a variety of private housing in apartment buildings and houses. Some are very close to the university and within walking distance; others are further and require a car or other means of transportation. Students should expect to pay about $500-$600 per month for an unfurnished apartment, not including utilities. Of course, life-styles vary greatly and costs may be higher or lower. It is usually more expensive to live off-campus than in university residence halls. Visit http://www.visitlex.com for more information on housing.

If you wish to live in an apartment off-campus, it is probably also a good idea to Google "apartments in lexington ky" for more current information and prices. That will certainly give you some initial information. If you plan to live off-campus, it is probably a good idea to arrive in Lexington a week or so before your required reporting date. Plan on staying in a hotel for a few days (see http://www.visitlex.com) and perhaps renting a car if you are interested in apartments a little further away from campus."