Arizona State University accommodation policy ensures a secure and appropriate living-learning atmosphere for all students. It also makes sure that all of the students living on campus are taking enough advantage of facilities they have been offered. With the help of on-campus housing at Arizona State University, students can remain connected to both outside and inside of their classroom. Also Check: ASU Student Profiles

The university offers on-campus accommodations for freshman and upper division students in its 28 residence halls within 5 campuses i.e Downtown Phoenix campus, Polytechnic campus, Tempe campus, Lake Havasu campus, and West campus. The average cost of residing on campus is around 3.5 lakhs INR per semester or 7 lakhs per year. Students choosing to reside off campus can expect to spend anywhere between 67,000 to 2 lakhs INR per month. Explore: ASU Campus

Table of Contents

  1. ASU On Campus Housing
  2. ASU Off Campus Housing
  3. ASU Housing Application Process
  4. ASU Housing Selection Criteria
  5. FAQs

ASU Housing On Campus

The first year students will be allocated on-campus housing based on the major they have chosen. The on-campus housing is guaranteed for all of the first year students. All students living on campus will get 24/7 community support within the residential halls along with several other benefits like community space, fully furnished rooms, cable and internet facility.

Each of the rooms have amenities like Twin XL bed, wardrobe, dresser with 3 drawers, desk & chair, lamp, chairs, open closet, couches, chairs, laundry room on each floor, fitness center and a community kitchen. Below are the cost of living across various campuses of ASU:

Campus Total Housing Rates in INR (For Fall and Spring Semesters)
Downtown Phoenix, Fillmore on First 8.82 to 11.87 lakhs
Downtown Phoenix, Taylor Place 8.06 to 8.7 lakhs
Lake Havasu Hall 5.22 to 6.17 lakhs
Polytechnic, Century Hall 7.04 to 8.5 lakhs
Polytechnic, Lantana Hall 6.85 to 8.08 lakhs
Polytechnic, Villages (Shared Housing) 3.7 to 5.5 lakhs 
Polytechnic, Family Housing 8.25 to 12.11 lakhs
Tempe, 922 Place Apartments 6.45 to 15.7 lakhs
Tempe, Adelphi Commons I & II 6.07 to 7.17 lakhs
Tempe, Barrett Complex 7.46 to 9.6 lakhs
Tempe, Best, Hayden, Irish Halls 5.42 to 6.31 lakhs
Tempe, Greek Leadership Village 7.1 to 7.9 lakhs
Tempe, Hassayampa Academic Village 6.09 to 8.36 lakhs
Tempe, Manzanita Hall 7.27 lakhs
Tempe, McClintock Hall 6.31 lakhs
Tempe, Palo Verde East & West 5.64 to 7.08 lakhs
Tempe, San Pablo 6.07 to 7.08 lakhs
Tempe, Sonora Center 6.07 to 7.08 lakhs
Tempe, Tooker House 7.36 to 7.9 lakhs
Tempe, Villas at Vista 8.83 to 9.15 lakhs
Tempe, Vista del Sol 7.61 to 15.77 lakhs
Tempe, University Towers 6.6 lakhs
West, Casa de Oro 5.85 to 6.01 lakhs
West, Las Casas Apartments 6.4 to 7.6 lakhs

The dining and meal plans at Arizona State University for 2022-2023 are tabulated below:

Non Barett Plans:

Meal Type Total Meal Rates in INR (For Fall and Spring Semesters)
Gold: 7 meals/week + $325 M&G 2.65 lakhs
Maroon: 10 meals/week + $625 M&G 3.86 lakhs
Sparky’s Favorite: 14 meals/week + $425 M&G 4.52 lakhs
Unlimited: Unlimited meals/week + $300 M&G 4.8 lakhs
All M&G: $1,245 M&G/semester (not available for first year students) 1.98 lakhs

Barett Plans:

Meal Type Total Meal Rates in INR (For Fall and Spring Semesters)
Maroon: 7 meals/week + $400 M&G (not available for first year students) 3.68 lakhs
Silver: 10 meals/week + $300 M&G 5.01 lakhs
Platinum: 14 meals/week + $425 M&G 5.56 lakhs
Unlimited: Unlimited meals/week + $150 M&G 7,360 lakhs
All M&G: $1,735 M&G/semester (not available for first year students) 2.76 lakhs

ASU Off-Campus Housing

International students get a variety of off-campus residence options near Arizona State University campus. Below are some of the off campus accommodations available for all students.

Residence Campus Room Type Rent per Month
Paseo on University Tempe 2 Beds Studio 67,000 to 1.4 lakhs
Parc Broadway Tempe 3 Beds Studio 1.2 to 2 lakhs
Atmosphere Tempe 2 to 4 Beds 70,000 to 90,000
Roosevelt Point Phoenix Private Bedroom Studio 96,000
Roosevelt Point Phoenix Private Bedroom large Studio 98,000

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ASU Housing Application Process

ASU follows the same housing application process for all the students regardless of the course or term they are applying for.

How To Apply: Housing Portal
Application Fee: 175 USD (13,950 INR)
Application Documents:

  • Front and back copy of driver's license
  • Employment verification
  • Marriage certificate copy
  • Birth certificate copy

Note: No additional documents required for housing unless you are applying for family housing.

Application Deadline:

  • Spring: January 15, 2023
  • Summer: May 17, 2023
  • Fall: August 23, 2023

All applicants are advised to apply for campus housing as soon as they receive the offer letter from the University.

ASU Housing Selection Criteria

The housing at Arizona State University is allotted based on several factors such as application date, major chosen, gender, and vacancy. Students are also free to choose their roommates by submitting a request at My ASU Housing by filling roommate finder application.

  • Freshman Students: first year students will be alloted on-campus housing with students who share a similar major.
  • Upper Division students: all the upper division students can live in any residence throughout the campus except second year Barret students. The room for second year barret students is allocated to the honor community.
  • Family Housing: family housing is allocated to the married candidates. The candidate must provide their marriage certificate while applying for family housing along with driving license and required documents.

The university offers a wide range of accommodation options for all the students as per convenience, preferences and affordability. While first students can only live with students sharing the similar major, upper division students can live in any residence they have chosen to live in. The students must make sure they apply for on-campus accommodation by the given deadline as the rooms are limited. Those who prefer to live off campus may contact the university or look for accommodation on their own.

FAQs

Ques. What are the benefits at ASU on campus housing?

Ans. The benefits of living on campus at Arizona State University include fully furnished rooms, common space, engagement in cultural as well as academic activities, safety, and student services such as dining, cable and internet.

Ques. Can a first year students at ASU choose where they want to live?

Ans. The rooms for first year students at ASU are assigned with students having the same academic department or major. The student may change their room by making a special request from the Housing portal. However, there is no guarantee of a special request to change a room.

Ques. Will ASU financial aid cover room and board costs?

Ans. If a student has been awarded financial aid at Arizona State University, then his room and board cost can be covered only till they have enough funds.

Ques. Why is it necessary to carry a Sun Card at ASU?

Ans. A Sun card is necessary to avail certain services while living on campus. The students must carry a Sun card all the time whether they are in the university’s campus or residents.

Ques. How much do ASU dorms cost?

Ans. The cost of living in the ASU campus housing ranges around 7 lakhs INR per year. For each of Fall and Spring terms, students can expect to spend around 3.5 to 4 lakhs INR.

Ques. How does ASU housing work?

Ans. ASU housing is determined to provide accommodation facility to all the students. The university knuckles down to provide residence facility to all the applicants. The university consults with each individual to understand their need and provide necessary facilities available.

Ques. Can freshmen have cars on ASU campus?

Ans. All the registered resident students of ASU with good standing in parking account can park their cars in the university campus.