In short, it's a great experience. People in dorm will become like family - it's just awesome!!

 Heber, from Argentina - 2 months at the Dorm

I had a very good time in the residence at CSLI with all the people there. I think it's a very good experience and a chance to know different people, difference cultures, different food, etc. When I arrived in the dormitory I knew how to cook but I learned a lot about the food of other countries, and I tasted some specialties from different countries. And sometimes on some nights we cooked all together, we watched TV, played games, did homework. I remember my first week in the dormitory, one night everybody had got homework so everybody went to the table to work together. It was fun.

Melanie, from France - 15 weeks

1. No smoking, swearing, or illegal drugs in/on the property. Smoking is permitted outside in designated smoking areas only.

2. Alcohol is permitted for students 19 or older, but no excessive drinking. Please be responsible.

3. Quiet time is between 10pm and 7am on weekdays from 11pm to 7am on weekends. Please turn off all cellular telephones, pagers, or other equipment at night. Main lights should be dimmed at 11:00pm.

4. There is no curfew. The CSLI Dormitory is open 24 hours for dorm students.

5. No visitors in the dormitory at any time. No overnight visitors. Visitors must remain outside in the waiting area. This includes other CSLI students not living in the dormitory.

6. A $20.00 security deposit is required from all residents for the key, access code, and lock. This will be refunded to you when you return your key and lock to CSLI upon leaving the dormitory.

7. Do not tell anyone the pass code or lend your key to open the door to the dormitory. Do not open the door for visitors or strangers.

8. Do not leave entry doors to the dormitory open. Make sure that doors close securely behind you when entering or exiting the dormitory.

9. Do not leave the storage room door open at any time.

10. No hanging any items on the blinds or in the windows of the dormitory.

11. Residents must clean up after themselves after using the bathroom, showers, kitchen, or other shared facilities.

12. Please keep showers to a maximum of 15 minutes.

13. Residents must wear appropriate clothing at all times. It is not acceptable to wear only underwear in common areas.

14. Do not eat food belonging to other residents. Please label all your food with your name and the date. No deep-frying is allowed in the dormitory.

15. No abusive or offensive behavior towards other residents is acceptable. Please respect all other residents and their belongings.

16. Residents must have their own insurance while staying in the CSLI dormitory. Residents should keep all valuable or personal items in their secure lockers. CSLI is not responsible for loss or damage of any items.

17. All damage, problems, or emergencies must be reported immediately to the front desk staff. In the case that we find you responsible for any damage, you will be held financially responsible.

18. Residents must keep their bedrooms tidy on a daily basis. Residents must tidy their bedrooms and put their bed sheets into the laundry when they leave the dormitory.

19. The Director's decisions are final.

20. Any resident breaking any of these rules might be asked to leave the dormitory immediately. No refund will be given if a resident is asked to leave because they have broken any of the above rules.

• All students can expect a shared room with study desk and lamp, access to bathroom, and use of TV, telephone, laundry, and kitchen facilities.
  
  
• Students are expected to act responsibly and respectfully toward the dormitory, other students, and their property. Students are responsible for keeping the dormitory clean and tidy.
  
  
• Students are required to provide their own insurance and are responsible for their own health and property. CSLI in no way accepts responsibility or liability for damage, loss, or injury that occurs to the student or dormitory, as a result of the actions of either the student or other students in the dormitory.
  
• The Dormitory is available for the time of study only. Changes to dormitory bookings require 30 days' notice to allow CSLI to adequately prepare for students' needs. CSLI has great demand for the dormitory and priority is given to current and new students before past students may request an extension of their stay. All changes must be made and confirmed with CSLI to allow for coordination of future bookings. Therefore, students are asked to make other accommodation arrangements after they have completed their last month of study. CSLI cannot guarantee availability if bookings are not made 30 days in advance of arrival, although attempts will be made to satisfy requests.
  
  
• Airport pick-ups are not included with dormitory fees, but can be arranged by CSLI. Please see the fee schedule.
  
  
• Full payment is required 30 days in advance to guarantee the booking.
  
• Please request CSLI's comprehensive Dormitory Rules (above) if you choose this form of accommodation.
  
  

  CSLI ON-SITE DORMITORY REFUND POLICY

  • Placement fee is non-refundable.
  • 30 days' notice in writing must be given if students wish to change, extend, reduce, or cancel their accommodation, and a $200 fee will be charged or deducted from the refund.
  • Disputes should be put in writing and addressed to the Director, CSLI. The Director's decision is final.