Finding a Place to Live

Most Baruch students live at home and commute to the College, while others rent accommodation somewhere in the New York metropolitan area on the private housing market. Exchange students who are not housed in a student residence will likewise need to find accommodations for the time they are at Baruch.

Finding an apartment in New York City is both an adventure and a challenge for anyone; even more so for students seeking short-term furnished apartment. It is best to arrange for your accommodation before you arrive, but this is not always possible. If you do plan to come to New York and seek housing once you arrive, you should arrange temporary housing before you arrive, long enough to find more permanent accommodation once you are in New York City.

The Living in New York section of the CUNY Student Guide and Tutorial for international students provides links to resources for international students, including accommodation. Below are links to some of the resources listed on that website, which we believe you might find helpful:

• The 92nd Street Y
• Educational Housing
• Sarah’s Homestay
• June Homes
• Roomi
• Craigslist
• www.ihouse-nyc.org
• Hostelling International USA

Being an International Exchange Student in New York

The CUNY Student Guide and Tutorial for International Student Services Center Living in New York section has information on costs relevant to students who are studying at Baruch.

In addition, the One-To-World organization also welcomes international students and provides quality cultural and social programming.

Estimate of living expenses

New York City is a very expensive place to live and study! The funding amount listed on your I-20 or DS-2019 gives a good idea of the total amount you will need. Here are some examples of prices in New York City and estimates of your living costs.

Your DS-2019 specifies a “Program Begin Date,” and this date should accord with that on your visa. You are required to arrive in the United States no later than the “Program Begin Date,” unless given permission to arrive later by the SEVIS Officer at Baruch. We recommend that you arrive no later than mid-August for entry in the Fall and mid-January for entry in the Spring, to allow yourself enough time to get used to the hectic pace of New York City and to secure a place to live.  If it is not possible for you to arrive by the “Program Begin Date,” contact the Study Abroad Office as early as possible.

We encourage you to come to stop by the Study Abroad Office once you have arrived and settled in. We can help you with any difficulties you might be having, and you may use the resources of the Study Abroad Office to search for housing or related concerns, should you need to do so.

In addition, the Baruch Study Abroad Office hosts a Welcome Event/Orientation for incoming exchange students each semester, both to welcome you and to provide information about important Baruch services, policies, and procedures. At the Welcome Event, you will meet the other exchange students, take a walking tour of the campus and, if you have not already done so, you will receive your confirmed course schedule and your Baruch ID card.

You will be notified by email of the time and place of the event. Attendance is mandatory; any exceptions must be approved by the Director of Study Abroad prior to the event.