Housing Costs and Amenities

Costs for Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 Housing

Prices are per resident for the entire 8-month academic year, but do not change if a roommate vacates the apartment. Each resident must pay a $300 deposit for their housing application. Once assigned an apartment, deposits are not refunded if an applicant cancels. Deposits are refunded if an applicant defers or if we are unable to place the applicant. See the Apply for Housing page for a complete list of important dates and deadlines for the fall 2021 - spring 2022 housing.

We are pleased to offer the option to buy out your own individual bedroom for privacy and/or convenience. Indicate your ranked preferences on your Housing application if this is of interest to you. Please note that to buy out your bedroom, you must pay for the entire academic year up front, instead of by semester. You will not be given a refund if you decide to leave at any point before the 8-month academic year lease is up. Anyone who buys out their bedspace will be placed in the non-master bedroom. The cost of the buy out is two times the price of a shared bedspace for the academic year:

• 5 resident, 2 bedroom, 2 bath — $15,760 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)
• 5 resident, 3 bedroom, 2 bath — $15,760 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)
• 4 resident, 2 bedroom, 1 bath — $16,068 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)
• 4 resident, 2 bedroom, 1.5/2 bath — $16,600 per academic year per person (non-master bedroom)

Costs for Summer 2021 Early Arrival Housing

(For First-Year/Incoming Students Starting in Fall 2021 Only)

Incoming 2021 freshmen are invited to get a head start on their DigiPen experience by moving into student housing six weeks early. Participants will have the opportunity to get involved with clubs and student organizations, engage with peers and faculty in exclusive events and programming, and acclimate to the Redmond area and DigiPen campus before the beginning of the school year.

*Entire term must be paid for in full by June 25, 2021. Please visit the Apply for Housing page for a complete list of important dates and deadlines for Early Arrival housing.

If you are a local, incoming first-year student and would also like to be part of Early Arrival Program (EAP) events, please email housing[at]digipen[dot]edu to be added to our email list. We will send out communications for the events which are open to first-year students outside of EAP.

Students must file COVID-19 vaccinations by July 1.

International Student Early Arrival Housing for Vaccinations

Due to mandatory vaccination requirements, international students’ move-in date will be held two weeks early in order for them to receive the necessary vaccinations and quarantine. The cost for the two-week early arrival is $1,000 and is only an option for students who are also living with us during the Academic Year.

International Student Services and DigiPen Housing will put together a recommended list of vaccinations and also run limited shuttle services to and from the location where the vaccination will be administered. At this time, we only offer double occupancy rooms for early arrival international students. This information will be given in the placements and move-in instructions email that will be sent out between July 19-23.

Instructions for International Student Early Arrival:

1. Fill out the 2021 Academic Year Housing Application and pay the $300 deposit by June 25.

2. Email Assistant Dean of International Student Services MinJung Olfert at minjung.olfert[at]digipen[dot]edu indicating that you have submitted your housing application and deposit and plan to utilize the international student early arrival option to get vaccinated. This step is necessary for DigiPen Housing to verify which students are coming early.

3. Accounting will send you two invoices: the first on July 1 for $1,000 (two-week rent) and the second in mid-July for your fall rent (due by August 2).

4. If your visa ends up being denied, the $300 deposit and the $1,000 two-week rent is refundable with proof. Please email housing[at]digipen[dot]edu immediately if your visa is denied.

Costs for Summer 2021 Semester Housing

(For Current/Continuing Students Only)

Prices are per resident for the entire 17-week summer semester and do not change if a roommate vacates the apartment. Each resident must pay a $300 deposit for their housing application. Once assigned an apartment, deposits are not refunded if an applicant cancels. Deposits are refunded if an applicant defers or if we are unable to place the applicant. This summer, Housing is also offering a free $300 meal card to anyone who signs up before the March 31 Housing Application deadline, which can be used to order from Dragon Drop or the Bits & Bytes Café. The meal card will be given to you during the summer move-in.

Please visit the Apply for Housing page for a complete list of important dates and deadlines for summer semester housing.

Making Housing Payments

You will receive a single bill each semester for all housing expenses. Please refer payment questions to accounting[at]digipen[dot]edu. For information on different payment options, please visit the Tuition and Housing Payments page in the Student Portal.

Contact DigiPen Housing

If you have any questions about DigiPen Housing, email housing[at]digipen[dot]edu or call us at (425) 895-4411. Additionally, you may contact individual housing staff.

Housing Amenities

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