Students are required to live on campus unless they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• They have successfully earned at least 48 credits;
• They are at least 21 years of age;
• They have lived in a residence hall for four semesters;
• They are married; or
• They are a US Military Veteran.

Students who plan to live with a parent or an established host family whose home is located within 45 miles (approximately 70 kilometers) may appeal for an exemption to this policy.

Students will receive information on how to reserve a room after admission to UW Oshkosh. Students may not reserve a room until AFTER admission to UW Oshkosh.

To reserve housing, you will be asked to pay a housing deposit. Your deposit will only be refunded if you can prove that your visa has been denied. You will not be refunded the deposit if you decide not to enroll at UW Oshkosh.

International students are eligible for an early move-in date. Admitted international students will receive exact date and times for move in before the start of the semester.

DO NOT SEND ITEMS TO YOUR RESIDENCE HALL BEFORE MOVING IN. Dormitory addresses and mailing formats can be found on this Department of Residence Life website.

The University of Wisconsin System has negotiated an insurance plan that meets federal requirements for UW System international students and scholars.  All international students and scholars on F- and J- visas and all dependents (spouses & children) on J- visas will be automatically enrolled in the UW System plan. Fees for this plan will be charged to the student account.

A copy of your insurance policy is available on the Anthem Student Advantage website. 

Students who are eligible to live off campus and choose to do so, must find their own housing. Off-campus housing is difficult to find near campus at the beginning of the semester because so many other students will already have rented nearby accommodation.

If you plan to live off campus, research options before you arrive, and plan to a few weeks (BUT NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS) prior to the start date on your I-20/DS-2019. Please consider the following when planning for off-campus housing:

• Furnished housing will not be available; all housing will be unfurnished.
• Landlords will generally require a 12-month contract.
• Information on rentals, roommates, and subleases in the campus neighborhood are available on the Oshkosh Student Association website.
• UW Oshkosh does not provide support in locating off-campus housing. Because off-campus housing involves legal contracts, International Student Services cannot advise on or help international students locate off-campus housing.