FAQs - Housing Office
| 1 | Who can apply for on-campus accommodation? |
| All USIU-Africa applicants (students) | |
| 2 | How soon can I receive accommodation after applying for it? And is there a waiting list? |
| Depends on whether or not you are a local or international applicant. International applicants get priority. Yes, there is a Waiting List | |
| 3 | How can I go about applying for accommodation as student/faculty? |
| Students – Fill and submit a 'Room & Board Application Form'. This form is available online or can be picked from the Admissions Office Faculty – Apply through their respective Deans | |
| 4 | How many students and faculty can USIU-Africa accommodate? |
| Students – 256 Faculty - 15 | |
| 5 | Does the Room Application expire? |
| Yes, it does - 1 year after the date of application | |
| 6 | What happens if I still do not have a room after 1 year from the date of application? |
| Please reapply for a position. | |
| 7 | What is the cost of accommodation on campus? |
| KES. 30,000 (This figure might change. For the update amount, please consult the Fee Schedule) | |
| 8 | Are there single or double rooms? |
| None. All rooms are double (twin beds) | |
| 9 | What facilities are provided in a room? |
| Bed, mattress, study chair & table, wardrobe, book shelf | |
| 10 | What are the leisure facilities offered in the USIU-Africa hostels? |
| Two TV rooms, indoor games and board games | |
| 11 | How is the security for students or faculty who stay on campus? |
| Excellent. Hostel entrances are staffed by hostel receptionists round the clock, seven days a week | |
| 12 | If I am staying on campus, what are the numbers I can call in case of emergency? |
| Ext. 202, 262, 279, 266, 327 – all available 24 hours a day | |
| 13 | Can I have guests over when staying on campus? |
| Yes you can. However, we do not allow guests into the housing facility who are not members of our community | |
| 14 | How many guests are allowed at a time, and is there a curfew? |
| The is no specific maximum number of guests within reason. The curfew time is from 10.30pm to 8.00am. | |
| 15 | Who cleans the rooms, and how often? |
| Room attendants clean each room once a week. All public areas are cleaned daily. | |
| 16 | Am I required to pay for the campus meal plan? |
| The campus meal plan is optional. | |
| 17 | Where can I do my laundry? |
| In the Laundry Cubicles provided for in the hostels, or in the University Laundry (for a fee) | |
| 18 | Where is the housing office located on campus? |
| In the New Block Hostel, Ground Floor |
