Can I move in for just one quarter to see what its like?
In an effort to steady occupancy numbers and a consistent first time experience, all new students to the program will sign a nine-month lease (three academic quarters) from the quarter you move in. If you decide to leave school-sponsored housing or you are asked to leave for disciplinary or academic reasons prior to the end of your license, there will be a license break penalty equal to two-thirds of the quarterly charge in addition to forfeiting your security deposit. So, it is important that students understand the nine-month commitment.

What happens if my roommates and I don't get along?
Learning to communicate and compromise with your roommates is one of the most valuable skills you will gain from living in school-sponsored housing. If you and your roommates are not getting along, a staff member will be available to help facilitate a roommate mediation. This is typically an activity to get everyone talking and thinking of ways to improve the situation. If this does not work, students are allowed to change rooms after the fourth week of the quarter.

What should I do about a phone?
Most of our students use their cell phones as their main communication. However, some apartments will set up a land line at the students' expense.

Can I bring my dog or cat with me?
The only animals allowed in school-sponsored housing are certified and approved service animals. If you require a service animal for a disability, you will need to submit your accommodation documentation to the Disability Services Coordinator for approval prior to the student’s arrival. No other pets are allowed. Please call the Director of Residential Life and Housing for more information at 1.858.598.1262.

Where does my mail go?
When you move in, you will receive a key to your mailbox which is located adjacent to your apartment. If you receive packages that cannot fit into your mailbox, the leasing office will notify you and will hold it there until you come to pick it up. After you have been assigned an apartment, you will receive a letter with your new mailing address and your roommates' contact information.

Do I have to move out during school breaks?
No. Once you move into your apartment, you can stay there until the end of your license.

Where will I park my car?
Each apartment is given two assigned parking spaces that you will share with your roommates. All visitor parking is along the street. If your apartment requires parking for more than two cars, it will be up to the four of you to decide how you want to share the parking spaces.

What expectations does The Art Institute have of Housing Students?
The Art Institute expects that all residents maintain their apartments in accordance to the safety and cleanliness standards as outlined in the housing contract. The Art Institute views the residential life and school-sponsored housing facility as an extension of the learning environment the school strives to create. The Art Institute school-sponsored housing community comprises a diverse group of students. Students are expected to treat one another with respect regardless of gender, religion, sexual orientation, race or disability.