Housing
Where Do Exchange Students Live When They Go To Tennessee Tech?
International students have have different housing options at Tennessee Tech:
1. On-campus dormitories — (for Freshmen and exchange/visiting students only) Freshmen are required to live in the dorm for the first year, and most exchange students choose this option so that they will have more opportunities to socialize with other students. For on-campus housing students must apply through the Office of University Housing and Residential Life. The online process requires that you set up your Tennessee Tech email first, then apply online. To set up your email click Set Up Email. Then you can apply for housing with the Online Application. The dorm contract is for one year (unless you are only at TTU for one semester). Dormitories are normally shared by 2-3 students. In addition, it is obligatory that students must purchase a meal plan if they stay in the dormitory.
2. On-campus apartments — For on-campus apartments students have to apply well in advance due to limited space available. PLEASE NOTE ON-CAMPUS APARTMENTS ARE NOT FURNISHED.
3. Off-campus apartments — For off-campus housing students can search for an apartment on Apartment Rental Guide. We have a support service for off campus apartments and a guide, so we strongly recommend that you plan to stay in a hotel so that you can personally view apartments before signing any contracts or lease agreements.
There are also some private Facebook groups that you can join and find out about possible student housing opportunities:
- TN Tech (Cookeville TN) Subleases, Roommate, Off Campus Housing & Apartments
- Roommates Wanted: TTU/Cookeville
There are also some great resources for finding used furniture and other items that students would need:
- Tennessee Tech University Buy, Sell, & Trade (must join the group first)
- Facebook Marketplace
- Cookeville Online Yardsale (must join the group first)
