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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Housing

Where can I get information about student housing?

The International Center provides information and coordinates several types of housing options on campus, such as rooms for rent, local apartment listings and the Homestay program.

Where can I find information about renting a room?

Information on rooms for rent is posted oline on the housing boards and on the south wall of the Counseling and Admissions building. Students have access to this board 24 hours a day. The information is updated daily and gives students the opportunity to view and find suitable housing through sharing rooms.

Where can I find an apartment to rent?

There are a number of apartment complexes near Orange Coast College and its environs. Rental charges vary according to location, number of bedrooms and facilities in the complex. The International Center annually publishes a free list of rental apartments along with their location, costs, size, deposit amount, etc.

What is the International Student Homestay Program?

The International Student Homestay Program offers the possibility of living with a host family while attending OCC and is reserved for international students only. In most cases the family will provide you with room and board in exchange for rent. Each student desiring to live with a host family must first complete a Homestay application and be interviewed by the Housing and Homestay Coordinator. Every effort will be made to match the desires and needs of the student with an appropriate host family. This is a great opportunity for international students to practice and improve their English skills, learn more about the American lifestyle, be part of a family and share their culture and language.

Please note that international student Homestay placements are not done prior to the student’s arrival at Orange Coast College.

HOTELS & MOTELS CLOSE TO OCC
Name	Daily Rate*	Weekly Rate*	Phone Number
Costa Mesa Motor Inn	$47.70	$244.86	(949)645-4840
Courtyard Marriott	$189.00	$973.00	(714)968-5775
Holiday Inn O.C. Airport	Call For Rate	Call for Current Rate	(800)HOLIDAY
Marriott Residence Inn	$209.00*	$1043.00	(714)965-8000
Super 8 Motel (The closest to OCC)	$72.00	$453.60	(714) 545-9471
The Inn at Costa Mesa	$49.00	No Weekly Rate	(714) 540-8571
Vagabond Inn	$73.00	No Weekly Rate	(714) 557-8360

*A tax of 7.75% is added to these rates - All rates are for a single room and are subject to change without notice. Please verify the current rate before reserving your room.

Marriott Residence Inn provides free full breakfast buffet, full kitchen in the room and many other services. *Rate is based on 1-4 nights stay, for longer stay Residence Inn also provides discounted rate. Please contact Courtney McDaniel for more information.

If you have any questions regarding Housing or Homestay you can e-mail our Housing and Activities Coordinator, sphonsiri@occ.cccd.edu.