Experience Rome as the Romans do!
JCU Housing provides accommodations to students in residential areas in order to promote an authentic study abroad experience in support of the overall mission of the University. Students housed with JCU are given the opportunity to live like Romans and should be mature, open to new experiences and ready for an international 'off-campus' housing experience. Living in JCU Housing will give students a better understanding of urban Italian life.
For the most part, JCU apartments are grouped in areas adjacent to the university. Our clustered apartments make it easy for you to get to know your JCU neighbors and commute to campus together on foot or by bus.
All students in JCU Housing are assigned Resident Assistants who are available to help students in their residential life experience while at JCU. Resident Assistants live in the same neighborhoods as students and are available to answer questions, organize events and generally assist students adjust to Roman life. JCU also provides a meal plan that can be used at the Tiber Cafe in the Tiber Student Center. Participating students are issued vouchers that can be used for a full meal at lunch time.
JCU housing is not a mandatory part of the university application process. Before applying we invite you to carefully review all of our online materials, the application process, assignments policy, move-in/out dates, and all application and payment deadlines to see if JCU Housing is right for you.
JCU Housing is committed to providing:
- Appropriate student living environment
- Locations in safe neighborhoods.
- Trained Resident Assistants who can help with the transition to Roman life
- Access to public transportation and shopping
- Autonomous apartments which allow interaction with local Romans
Take a peek inside a Gianicolo apartment!
(Please note that this is a student-made video of one apartment, courtesy of Lisa Ly, JCU visiting student Fall 2010. Please read "Characteristics of JCU Housing" below.)
Characteristics of JCU Housing:
- Apartments vary in design and aesthetics, but all provide a bedroom, shared bathroom and fully-equipped kitchen (to Italian standards, including a washing machine, but no dryer or dishwasher).
- The majority of apartments are located within a 30 minute walk and/or ride via public transportation.
- Apartments are maintained by long-term JCU contractors.
- Utilities, such as gas and electric, are included in the price.
Read the Roman Housing booklet for detailed information, important tips, and fun facts!