Housing
Living on St. Maarten for your medical school experience will provide memories that last a lifetime. At American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, we take a great deal of pride in the housing we provide to students.
On-Campus Student Housing
During your first semester—and perhaps your first year—at American University of the Caribbean, you will likely live in the student dormitory, adjacent to campus. Our student dormitory was completed in 2002, creating beautifully furnished one- and two-bedroom units. Housing highlights include:
- All units furnished (dining room table/chairs, sofa, bed, desk/chair)
- Spacious, fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, and microwave
- Bathroom for each bedroom
- Wired for telephone, Internet, and cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Dining and living area
- Many have balconies with breathtaking ocean views
- All have magnificent views; open to trade winds
- Recreational amenities, including aerobics room
- Walking distance to the beach
- Breezeways and shaded exterior areas
Off-Campus Housing
As a new student, you are not required to live on campus. Our Housing Office has a list of off-campus housing; however, we do not serve as a rental agent for students. If you need help locating a place to live, you can enlist the services of any of a number of real-estate agencies on the island.
AUC students live in a variety of towns, none of which are far from the AUC campus. Some towns that are popular places for students to live include:
- Beacon Hill
- Cupecoy Beach
- Pelican Key
- Point Pirouette
- Simpson Bay
The cost to rent off campus per month is $900-$1,500, depending on such things as quality, location, pet fees, and whether or not utilities are included. Utilities range from $200-$400 per month, depending on where you live and, for example, how often you use the air conditioning. Some additional thoughts to consider:
- Choose an apartment that is exposed to the trade winds so that you reduce the need for air conditioning
- Inquire about utility costs with previous tenants and the landlord before signing a lease
Housing Information
For more information regarding on and off-campus housing, contact the AUC Housing Office at housing@aucmed.edu.
