Living Off Campus
Finding housing could be very challenging for ITS students. First, student housing at ITS is very limited. Second, it is also true that living in Los Angeles is very expensive. But it is also a common fact that international students of small colleges and seminaries mostly live off-campus in the Greater Los Angeles areas.
Most ideally, you would like to live near our campus in West Covina. Our campus is located at a very convenient area where it is only within a short walking distance to many restaurants and supermarkets. It is important to do your housing search with our campus address (located at the bottom of this web page). Living in the neighboring cities is okay too if you plan to ride a bike, or your place is on bus line. Feel free to live far if you drive a car. To live off-campus, the following are a couple of choices you could consider:
Dormitories at ITS
There are two dormitories at ITS that could host up to 18 students. They are owned by ITS and maintained by student dorm managers. Though not located on campus, both are within walking distance to our campus and almost adjacent to each other. Both dormitories are equipped with bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchens, living and dinning areas with spacious backyards or a swimming pool.
In order to qualify for student housing, you must submit a housing application by May 30th every year. Also, you need to successfully complete one academic year studying online. Dormitory spaces are very limited and are offered based on a point grading system.
It is very important to pay your rent every month. The current rate for a student is US$300 per month. Owing too much rent could lead to termination of your F-1 status in SEVIS. Please include rent in your yearly budget as living expenses are listed on your Form I-20 in the Financial section of the form. If you have any questions on student housing, please contact the Admission Office or the Chief Operation Officer (COO).