CSUSB Campus Housing and Costs
All exchange students should be aware of the costs involved at CSUSB, including housing and meals. This page provides such information.
Costs at CSUSB
Please refer to the following links for an estimate of the required costs when staying at CSUSB.- Living and Aditional Expenses: When estimating living costs, please review the costs identified under the "Additional Expenses" section on the Tuition and Fees | International Education| CSUSB Website.
- Housing on campus fees: Please visit the CSUSB Housing Fee Rates & Payment Website for current fees, and remember that the length of stay and the type of housing will impact the overall cost of on-campus living.
Housing at CSUSB
Exchange students will apply for campus housing, which is based on availability. For more information about housing, visit www.csusb.edu/housing. CSUSB housing has many other housing resident services listed on www.csusb.edu/housing/current-residents/resident-services. These services include information on Internet/Wi-Fi access, mail services, laundry services, linens, and décor rental for rooms.Food and Meal Plans
Depending upon their housing placement, students may be required or wish to purchase a meal plan. For more information about dining plans, visit www.csusb.edu/dining. There are several places to eat food on or close to campus, which are listed here.Mandatory Health Insurance
Because of the high cost of health care in the United States, the U.S. government requires that all Exchange Visitors and accompanying dependents be covered by adequate health and accident insurance while in this country. Failure to carry adequate insurance may lead to the termination of your exchange visitor status. More information is listed on our How to Get a J-1 Student Visa webpage.Mandatory Orientation
All exchange students will participate in a mandatory orientation that takes place before classes begin. The cost is $70 USD, regardless of the time of attendance (updated in Summer 2023). Please visit https://www.csusb.edu/international-education/student-services/new-students/orientation for more information.Other Webpages for Exchange Students
- Main Incoming Exchange Student webpage
- How to Apply to CSUSB webpage
- How to Enroll at CSUSB webpage
- How to Get a J-1 Student Visa webpage
- Local Airports and Shuttles webpage