Arrival Handbook
We have designed this Arrival Handbook to provide you with information of the most frequently asked questions posed by international students when they first arrive. Please refer to this handbook frequently to help you ease into your new life here.
Download International Student Arrival Handbook
Off-Campus Living Guide
For off-campus living resources, finding roommates and more, go to https://dos.uoregon.edu/offcampus
Rental Support Letter
If a landlord or property management company is asking you to provide a social security number or co-signer on a rental application, download and give them this Rental Support Letter to explain why these requirements create a barrier to renting in Eugene.
Off-Campus Housing Properties
The University of Oregon and ISSS is not necessarily endorsing these properties; we are sharing these housing resources and accommodations for your convenience. Students are responsible for any decision made to lease from any off-campus property management company or landlord.
Duck Abbey (offers move-in date as early as 9/15/23)
The Pearl (possible early move-in dates prior to orientation; application fee waiver if you mention International Student & Scholar Services)
The Westgate (possible early move-in dates prior to orientation; application fee waiver if you mention International Student & Scholar Services)
Student's Cooperative Association
Temporary Homestay Program
New international students can request to stay with a local host family (for free) prior to the start of International Student Orientation and prior to moving into on- or off- campus housing. The maximum amount of time you can request to stay with a host family is one week.