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Orientation: The Housing Process, Step by Step
Orientation: Temporary Housing for the First Few Days
We know that housing is often the first concern of both students and parents upon arrival in Paris. Here is a complete review of
how the process works if you have chosen to work with AUP’s Housing Office to find your place.
The 10 Steps to Being Housed
1. When you check in at Orientation, you will be assigned an appointment*. Housing appointments are scheduled
throughout Orientation week and are assigned according to the date of confirmation of attendance at AUP. The
earlier you confirmed your attendance, the earlier your housing appointment will be scheduled.
2. You must attend one of the required Housing Information Sessions during the first two days of Orientation. You
will be given more details about how the housing process works and will have an opportunity to ask questions.
3. Check in on time with the Housing Director for your scheduled appointment. Note that the Housing Office is
temporarily situated on the first floor of the Grenelle building during Orientation, but moves back to B-41 in the
Bosquet building once most students are housed.
4. You will meet with a Housing Advisor to review the choices you indicated on your Housing Preference form.
Housing appointments can last up to 30 minutes. Be prepared to discuss your budget and priorities with your
Housing Advisor. Paris is an expensive city and student housing is in great demand, so you should try to be
flexible. Remember that you are only making a one-semester commitment and you can choose to look for a new
place at the end of each semester (after giving one month’s notice to your landlord).
5. Choose one of three offers. The Housing Advisor will then call the landlord to schedule a visit.
6. Visit the apartment with a Student Advisor fluent in French and versed in the Parisian transportation system. Do
not bring money on this visit.
7. If you are undecided, you can put the offer on hold for 24 hours, but will not be allowed to schedule other AUP
housing visits during this time.
8. If you refuse the offer, immediately inform the visit room coordinator upon your return to campus after the
visit. You will be given a second housing appointment after all students have had a first visit. If something was
seriously wrong with the offer (check with your Student Advisor about what is acceptable) you will be given
another appointment as quickly as possible.
9. When you accept the offer, immediately inform the VISIT ROOM COORDINATOR upon your return to campus
after the visit so the landlord can be contacted and arrangements can be made for you to move in as soon as
possible. You will be given four documents to fill out: the AUP Housing Rules and Regulations, a security deposit
form, a rent receipt form and a walkthrough (état des lieux) form. These documents are also available on the
MyAUP Housing page.
10. Check out of the FIAP and move into your new place! Be prepared to pay your first month’s rent and a deposit
before moving in.
* If a family member is planning to accompany you to your housing appointment, be aware that it may not be scheduled
on the first day that housing begins. Out of fairness to other students, housing appointments cannot be moved forward to
accommodate the travel plans of a family member. By the end of Orientation week, you will have found your housing and moved
into your place.
The FIAP
During Orientation and while
waiting to be housed for
the semester, students are
provided with temporary
accommodations, usually
at the FIAP. The FIAP is
France’s largest student
center, providing temporary
accommodations to students
from around the world.
Most students should be
housed in their permanent accommodations no later than day
five of Orientation week. Note that AUP Orientation activities
usually start at the FIAP and then move to the AUP campus as
of day three of Orientation.
More about the FIAP…
How long can I stay at the FIAP Students not using the
housing office to find permanent housing are only housed at
the FIAP during the first weekend of Orientation. Students
using the housing service who need to stay beyond day five
due to AUP housing delays may do so at no extra cost, but
may be asked to change rooms. If this is the case, be sure to
contact one of the AUP student representatives (RAs) staying
at the residence.
Can I have a single room No. AUP students share rooms with
other AUP students - there are no single FIAP rooms.
Is there a curfew at the FIAP Yes. All residents must return to
the FIAP by 2H (2am), at which time the doors are locked. As a
matter of courtesy, please keep the noise level down after 22H
(10pm).
Is there a place to store
luggage Yes. It is next to the
reception desk. ATTENTION:
If you wish to lock up your
computer or other valuables
in a secure place, use the
coin-operated lockers next to
the luggage room.
Is there a check-out process
at the FIAP Yes! You must
check out of the FIAP as soon
as you have found permanent
housing. On the day of departure, you must vacate your room
before 9am. If you will not be moving in until later in the day,
you can store your bags in the luggage room. When you leave
the FIAP, you must check out with the AUP RAs stationed in the
lobby. Give them your room key and they can help you get a
taxi. There is a charge for keys not returned to the RAs before
9am on the day of departure.
Most students should be housed in their
permanent accommodations no later than
day five of Orientation week.
Are meals served at the FIAP
Yes. Students staying at the
FIAP will receive meal tickets
to be used for dinner at the
cafeteria located in the FIAP
lobby. Breakfast is served
from 6H45 to 8H45 and
dinner from 18H30 to 20H30.
The FIAP Café is open from
8H00 to 23H45 and serves
drinks and snacks.
What should I do if I need
to go shopping during
Orientation Other than
the shopping center across the street from the Glacière
metro station, there are few stores in the FIAP neighborhood.
However, most necessities can be found in the AUP
neighborhood. When you participate in a Campus and
Neighborhood Tour, the Student Advisors leading the tour will
point out the best places to shop.
How can I call or receive messages at the FIAP
You can receive calls in your room, but will need to use public
phones for outgoing calls. Pay phones located in the lobby
and on each floor require a télécarte (phone card), which may
be purchased from the vending machines in the FIAP lobby. If
you miss a call to your room, a message will be posted on the
message board at the reception desk (check this regularly).
Can I wash clothes at the FIAP The FIAP has a laundry room
with machines operating on tokens (called jetons in French)
which are sold at the reception desk. Laundry detergent, soap
and shampoo are available in the vending machines in the
lobby.
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