ALI Housing
San Diego State University

Live at SDSU!Living on-campus, off-campus, or with an American family can be an exciting and enriching part of your SDSU experience. Whatever option you choose, you'll find a true sense of community at your San Diego home.

Aside from the obvious benefits and convenience, your accommodation choice will provide important academic and cultural benefits as well! If you have any questions or need information regarding the many additional off-campus housing options, please contact the ALI Housing Office (lyons@mail.sdsu.edu).

Housing Options

SDSU Campus Dormitory: University Towers
Cost Advantages Considerations
Summer 2008
May 25-August 9, 2008 (11 weeks) $3,950
May 25-July 5, 2008 (6 weeks) $2,150
July 6-August 9, 2008 (5 weeks) $1,800

Fall 2008
Contact the ALI Housing Office for information.
Short walk or bike-ride to classes, recreation center, and campus events

Meal plan included

Sheets, blankets, and pillow provided

In-room high-speed Internet access

Swimming pool

Front desk staffed 24 hours a day
Room is shared with another person

Bathroom is shared

You must follow campus rules (such as no smoking indoors)

You must sign a contract which commits you to live there for a full session of study

American Homestay
Cost Advantages Considerations
$695 per month plus $150 placement fee and a $200 refundable deposit. This is a good chance to see how Americans live and to practice your English

Airport (San Diego) pick-up and drop-off included

Includes two meals per day (breakfast and dinner)

Sheets and towels provided

Laundry facilities available

You have a private room and caring family environment
You must live with rules and a lifestyle set by the family

Public transportation via bus or trolley may be required

SDSU On-Campus Apartments: Piedra del Sol
Cost Advantages Considerations
Summer 2008
A limited number of two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments are available across the street from the ALI. The monthly cost ranges from $525 (shared bedroom and bathroom) to $1050 (private bedroom and bathroom).

Fall 2008
Contact the ALI Housing Office for information.
You have a lot of freedom

Furniture provided

Electricity and water included

Short walk to classes
You must pay for your own phone, Internet and cable TV (all optional)

Meals not included

You must sign a contract which commits you to live there for a full session of study

These apartments fill up quickly, so please apply as early as possible

Please note: for an additional fee, our ALI Housing Office can arrange for an airport greeter to meet students upon arrival. All housing applications are available for download on the ALI web site. We recommend that students submit their completed housing applications together with the ALI Enrollment Application as spaces fill up early. All housing applications submitted less than two weeks before a student’s arrival will be charged an additional $50 late fee. All housing prices are subject to change.