The below information offers you additional details about what is included in the DIS Comprehensive Housing & Support Fees for summer students.
Summer Housing Fee Inclusions
As part of the Comprehensive Housing Fee, the DIS Housing Team prioritize quality living spaces, screening of Homestay Hosts, and personalized matching of students based on several factors including interests, likes/dislikes, dietary restrictions, allergies, etc.
DIS Housing: Comprehensive Housing Fee Inclusions
- A furnished room with towels, blanket, pillow, and bed linen. Common areas will be cleaned throughout the summer, but you are responsible for cleaning your room
- A furnished kitchen/kitchenette (with equipment, dishes, and utensils) individually or shared with your roommate or with your floor/building
- Private or shared bathroom facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Internet access
- Maintenance service (if needed)
- DIS Copenhagen: Transportation coverage that covers the commute between of DIS and your housing, if you are not within walking distance to DIS; DIS Stockholm: Transportation coverage that covers all transportation across Stockholm
- A Community Advisor that assists you in building healthy living communities and helps with the practicalities of life in Denmark and Sweden
- Support from the DIS Housing Team
- Arrival Day group pick up from the airport (during scheduled hours)
Independent Housing (self-arranged): Fee Inclusions
You may arrange your own housing for your Summer Session. With this, you pay a fee to cover support services (inclusions listed below). DIS cannot assist with rent payments, deposits, furnishings, bedding, transportation, food costs, etc. Additionally, you will not receive support or transportation on Arrival Day, access to a housing group in the DIS Navigate App, or access to housing activities.
If you have already signed up for DIS housing, but wish to switch to Independent Housing, find the Cancellations and Change Fees here.
Student Life Inclusions
Generally, your support fee includes:
- Pre-departure orientation and advising
- On-site support: Care Team, Student Hub, Academic Support, and IT support services
- DIS Arrival Workshop
- Comprehensive medical, accident, and liability insurance
- Advising and assistance regarding Legal Residence Process (only those that pertain to attending the DIS program)
- 24-hour emergency support
Find out much more about what is available to you while studying at DIS by visiting the Student Resources section.