Housing – Spring 2023

Arriving in Paris can be both an exhilarating and intimidating experience. To guarantee that our incoming students have the best residential experience in Paris, we require all entering first-year students to choose an AUP housing option, whether it is in one of our own residences or through one of our selected housing partners. You can learn more about our residency requirement policy below.

The options we offer are all furnished and are located in safe neighborhoods within an easy commute to the University. All AUP housing options have been vetted and visited by members of our housing team, who have the comfort and safety of students as their main priorities.

Options cater to a variety of different needs and preferences. We offer two types of residences for incoming students: AUP Residences are managed by the university, house only AUP students and include 1or 2 RAs. Partner Residences are Apartment-hotels and French Student Residences that our office has partnered with to offer quality housing to our students. Our housing offering includes single apartments or studios (AUP Musset, AUP Annonciation, AUP Heliopolis, AUP Jouffroy, Citadines, Appart'City, ResidHome, Nexity, Studelites), twin apartments (AUP Musset, AUP Jouffroy, Citadines, and ResidHome), or single and shared rooms in co-living apartments (AUP Champs Élysées, AUP Jouffroy). No two Parisians experience their city the same way, so we’ve made sure each of our different housing options highlights a unique aspect of life in this beautiful city.

We know that choosing your housing is one of the most important steps and can set the tone for the rest of your university experience. We invite you to browse all the options listed, paying attention to the amenities they offer and the communities they house. As you balance the pros and cons of each residence and determine the needs and expectations most important to you, remember our Residence Life Office is available to answer any questions (housingaup.edu).  

We also ask you to read over our housing policies, deadlines and payment processes before selecting your accommodation. We register our students on a first-come-first-served basis*, and while we do our best to honor students’ first preferences, it is important to start the process informed and aware of our policies and regulations. 

Happy browsing, we look forward to welcoming you in Paris soon.

*This map shows all the residences occupied by AUP students. Some of these residences are currently fully booked from Fall and are not available for selection during the Spring 2023 housing assignment process.

Incoming first-year undergraduate students, visiting and degree-seeking, are required to secure housing through AUP. Students wishing to apply for a housing exemption must do so by November 15, or within five business days of confirming attendance, and must qualify based on the criteria listed in our Housing Exemption policy. No exemptions will be made after the start of the semester—students assigned to AUP housing must commit to the full semester.

Transfer students and non first-year visiting students (both Visiting Independent and Visiting Co-op) have the opportunity to arrange housing through AUP to facilitate their transition to the university and their new journey in Paris. Those who opt-out of AUP housing will be expected to secure housing on their own.

Coop and independent visiting students who have already had a college experience are not required to secure housing through AUP unless their home institution mandates it.

To choose your housing, you will follow this simple process: 

1. REVIEW OPTIONS: Make sure you have read through all the housing options listed in the navigation sidebar. Take a moment to think about your needs, your budget and the type of community you would like to be a part of. Keep in mind that every single option has its pros and cons and make sure you choose the best option for you. Once you have a few preferences in mind, you can move on to the checklist.
2. SELECT YOUR PREFERRED HOUSING OPTIONS: Navigate to your AUP Status Page and indicate your housing preference.  If you are being housed by the University you will then be able to complete the housing step and select up to five preferred housing options. The Housing Office will be assigning rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that completing this step is not a confirmation of registration. The Housing Office will reach out to you within two to three business days to confirm your registration based on availability. 
3. PAYMENT: After we have registered you in one of your selected housing options, we will send you an invoice and payment details. The first payment, due December 1, 2022, is non-refundable and serves to secure your housing reservation.
4. CONFIRMATION: You will hear from AUP's Housing Office within two days of payment. If you are assigned to a shared accommodation option, you will be prompted to complete the roommate survey.

As stated in the section above, once you have indicated your top five housing options in your AUP Status page , our office will register you for one of your selections depending on availability. Once registered, you will receive confirmation of registration and an invoice by email. Payment deadlines are as follows:    

• December 1, 2022: 20% of the semester rent (non-refundable)
• December 15, 2022: 80% of the semester rent plus a one-time Housing Fee of 150€ (see refund policy)
• January 5, 2023: Housing security deposit (see refund policy)

*If you sign up after  December 1, 2022, your first (non-refundable) payment will be due within a week after Housing has confirmed your reservation. Please keep in mind that the first payment cannot be covered by loans.

Students who intend to pay for the bulk of their housing costs with student loans will be given a grace period on the second payment, which can be paid after the start of the semester, as long as the Financial Aid Office is able to certify their loan application. The first payment, however, must be paid by December 1, 2022. Please direct any questions to your Admissions Counselor or Financial Aid Officer. Please note that any student who has not completed their payments on time may lose their reservation and may be assigned to one of their other choices depending on availability.

REFUND POLICY

Please read the following AUP Housing Refund Policy very carefully:

• The first payment, due  December 1, 2022, is non-refundable
• The second payment*, due  December 15, 2022, is partially refundable as follows:
  • 100% refundable until  December 30th, 2022
  • 50%  refundable until January 8th, 2023
  • NO RENT REFUND after  January 9, 2023
• The Security Deposit is 100% refundable (dependent on a successful move-out with no recorded damages to the student’s room)
• Early departures will not result in refunds (with the exception of the Security Deposit,fully refundable upon successful move-out with no recorded damages to the student’s room )

* Students who intend to use US student loans to finance their second payment will have to follow a specific process detailed in the payment form

Housing Options Overview

REVIEW THE HOUSING PRICES TAB LOCATED UNDER REGISTRATION AND POLICIES FOR A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF PRICES, PAYMENT DEADLINES, AND CAPACITY FOR EACH HOUSING OPTION

This FAQ is ever-evolving and we will add answers to the most frequently asked questions as they arise. Click on the question below to expand the option and see the answer. If you cannot find the answer to your question in the FAQ or if you have any concerns regarding Spring 2023 housing, you can contact us at housingaup.edu.