Housing
Housing options in Los Angeles
There are three main housing options:
- Residence Halls (on- and off-campus)
- Furnished Apartments
- Homestays (living with an American family)
UCLA On-Campus Housing-Summer Only
UCLA on-campus housing is available for summer ALC programs only. Students may choose between dormitory-style or apartment accommodations. Meal plans are available. Students have access to computer labs, fitness centers, and swimming pools.
To obtain UCLA summer on-campus housing, please contact ALC Enrollment Services by email at alcenroll@uclaextension.edu.
More information about UCLA dorms here :
More information about UCLA apartments here :
Residence Halls (off-campus)
The University Cooperative Housing Association (CO-OP)
The Co-op provides year-round dormitory-style accommodations. The Co-op is located within walking distance to ALC classes. 19 meals are included in the housing fees. Students have access to a computer lab, library, and recreation rooms. Availability is very limited and there is a long waiting list. No maid service. Best for ALC students with an intermediate speaking ability or higher. Best for students enrolled in AIEP or students taking multiple consecutive sessions of IECP (housing dates must correspond to UCLA quarters). Less privacy but more chances to meet and make friends. You must supply your own pillow, bed sheets, and towels.
For more details visit: www.uchaonline.com
Hillside Residence Hall
Hillside provides year-round dormority-style accommodation. Hillside is located within walking distance to ALC classes. 18 meals are included in the housing fees. Students have access to a computer lab and recreation rooms. No maid service No on-site security. No single rooms. Less privacy but more chances to meet and make friends. Male and female students share restroom facilities (on some floors).
For more details visit: here
Furnished Apartments
Furnished apartments provide year-round furnished accommodations. Full kitchens are available for students to prepare their own meals. Students may have access to parking, laundry facilities, and a pool. Students have the option of a shared or private apartment
Universal Student Housing Apartments (USH)
USH apartments provide year round furnished accommodations. USH apartments are located within walking distance to ALC classes. The apartments are in a secure building with 24 hour emergency support. Students have access to a rooftop pool, sauna, and jacuzzi. No maid service. Good for mature students. Students are responsible for their own dishes and laundry. Two students per bathroom. Private rooms and apartments available. Students must set up their own internet access.
For more details visit usaish.com
Oakwood Corporate Housing (Palazzo Westwood Village or Marina Del Rey)
Oakwood provides year round furnished accommodations. Palazzo Westwood property is located within walking distance to ALC classes. Marina Del Rey property is located 30 minutes from ALC classes and UCLA by bus. The apartments have a maid service option available. Students have access to swimming pools and fitness centers in both properties. Maid service and house-wares provided at an additional charge. Good for mature students. Students are responsible for their own dishes and laundry. Student must find their own roommate(s).
For more details visit university.oakwood.com
Westwood Village Apartments
Westwood Village Apartments provide year round furnished accommodations. Westwood Village Apartments are located within walking distance to ALC classes. The apartments have a maid service option available. Students have access to a fitness center, sauna, and rooftop pool. Maid service and housewares provided at an additional charge. Good for mature students. Students are responsible for their own dishes and laundry. Student must find their own roommate(s).
For more details westwoodvillageapartmenthomes.com
Jefferson Court on Midvale
Jefferson Court apartment provides year-round furnish accommodations. Jefferson Court apartments are located within walking distance to ALC classes. The apartments are in a secure building with 24 hour emergency support. Students have access to high-speed internet access, gated parking, and laundry facilities. No maid service. Good for mature students. Students are responsible for their own dishes and laundry. Two students per bathroom. Private rooms and/or apartment are not available. Students must sign a minimum, one-year housing contract.
For more details www.jeffersoncourtmidvale.com
Homestays (living with an American family)
Homestays provide year-round accommodations. Students live and interact with a family in the Los Angeles area. Meal plans are available. Students have the options of a shared or private room.
Universal Student Housing Homestays (USH)
USH homestays are available year round. Students live and interact with a family in the Los Angeles area. 1 or 2 meals per day are available. Host families are located 10-to-30 minutes by bus from ALC classes and UCLA. 10-to-30-minute bus ride to ALC classes. You must live by the family's rules. Some hosts provide private bathrooms and showers.
For more details visit usaish.com
Student International Housing, Inc.
Student International Housing homestays are available year round. Students live and interact with a family in the Los Angeles area. 1 or 2 meals per day are available. Host families are located 10 to 30 minutes by bus from ALC classes and UCLA. 10 to 30 minute bus ride to ALC classes. You must live by the family's rules. Some hosts provide private bathrooms and showers.
For more details visit www.studentinternationalhousing.com
Homestay in LA
Homestay in LA homestays are available year round. Students live and interact with a family in the Los Angeles area. Meal plans are available. Host families are located 10 to 30 minutes by bus from ALC classes. 10 to 30 minute bus ride to ALC classes. You must live by the family's rules. Some hosts provide private bathrooms and showers.
For more details visit www.homestayinla.com
Other Housing Options
The UCLA Community Housing Office provides an off campus apartment database, you must pay a fee to obtain this information: www.cho.ucla.edu
Website of Daily Bruin, the UCLA newspaper. more info in: www.dailybruin.ucla.edu
Westsiderentals : www.westsiderentals.com
Craigslist is one of the most popular sites between students in order to look and offer housing www.craigslist.org
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UCLA Extension or Vive Campus does not manage, endorse, nor make specific recommendations regarding these housing facilities. This information is provided simply for the convenience of the students and does not suggest that the providers listed below are the only options for housing. All housing contracts and arrangements are made between the students and the housing providers and are not the responsibility of the American Language Center.
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