1. On-Campus Accommodation : Usually US universities expect freshman and sophomores to stay in the accommodation provided on campus. With them the juniors, seniors and graduate students can also apply for University Residents. US Universities usually guarantee accommodations to students who apply before deadlines whereas after deadlines it depends solely on the availability of accommodation.

2. Off-Campus Accommodation : All housing that is not owned by the Universities is known as Off-Campus housing. These are of two types: Apartments located in houses and Apartments located in apartment complexes or buildings.