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Accomodation
Accommodation
The on-campus housing called University Village is maintained by the American Campus Services. It has four-, two-, and single-bedroom options for the students to choose from. Staying on campus has some benefits like proximity to the campus. Students interested in staying on campus can check the website of University Village for further details:
http://www.laredouvillage.com/
Off-Campus Accommodation
Most of the international
students prefer staying off
campus because of the reasonable cost and flexibility. Students should
look for off-campus accommodations by themselves. Majority of international
students stay off campus and live in Del Mar, McPherson area. This area
is close to the University and the route # 16 bus passes via Del Mar to
the University. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment varies from
$700 - $800.Usually, students are required to deposit a refundable amount
equaling one month’s rent. Students often share the apartment to
reduce the cost of rent and utilities. International students cannot lease
or rent an apartment while they are in their home country. This can be
done only after coming here. Initially students do not have a Social Security
Number or credit history, which is essential for getting a house. But
some of the agencies provide rentals after checking the student’s
passport and I-20. A handbook is available at the student development
office for students interested in living off-campus. This handbook can
be found online at:
http://www.tamiu.edu/affairs/develop/Housing%20Guide%202002.pdf
The current international students can help looking for good accommodation off campus.
Utilities (Water, Electricity, etc.)
Electricity
Hook-Up:
You will need an SSN (Social Security Number) and a reference to set up
services with the local electricity company. It can be done by phone.
You will also have to give 24-hour notice before services begin. A $25
deposit (non-refundable) is added to the first bill (for CPL, the local
electricity company). The bill payment can be made at HEB Grocery Stores.
CP&L telephone number: 1-888-216-3523
Telephone
Service:
You will need an SSN to set up services with the local telephone company.
It can be done on the phone. Services take 2-3 working days to establish
after payment of deposit. The bills can be paid at HEB Grocery Stores.
Southwestern Bell (the local telephone company) telephone number: 1-800-464-7928
Also, cell phones are handy especially for making calls within the US.
The mobile service providers have attractive deals like unlimited minutes
or free minutes during weekend and nights.
Water Services:
The student must to go to the City Hall Office downtown to set up the
connection. It requires a refundable deposit of $110-120$.
The address is
Laredo City Hall.
1110 Houston St.
Laredo, Texas 78040
Ph. (956) 790-1990