The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts (UMHS) maintains a housing department on the St. Kitts campus.  The Housing Department helps students secure the right accommodations to suit each individual's needs.

Off -Campus Housing

Students live in off-campus during their time at UMHS-St. Kitts.  Many apartments are near the University campus.

Apartments are fully furnished, so students will only need to bring bedding, towels, their personal needs, and clothing.  Groceries are readily available at local stores.

Selecting Housing

Students must secure housing prior to arrival.  Because there are several schools on St. Kitts whose students are vying for apartments, it is recommended that accepted students select an apartment as soon as their financing has been secured. 

It is also important to note that students must live in their selected apartment for a minimum of one semester.

 
Housing Department

The UMHS Housing Department staff works closely with students to select housing.  The Housing Department's hours of operation are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. 

To reach the Housing Department:

 Housing Database

UMHS provides accepted students with access to a housing database of local rental properties.

There are a wide variety of rental units to fit every need and budget.  The database includes descriptions of the property, rental price, proximity to school, and amenities. Photos of typical housing can be accessed via the Internet.

Link to Database: Housing Database [Note: The housing database is shared with International University of Nursing (IUON.ORG).

The username/password for the housing database is included in the Welcome Packet sent to every accepted student.  The Housing Department will also provide accepted students with the username/password upon request.

 Making Your Housing Selection

There are many housing options near campus.  For students choosing to live further from campus, it may be necessary to buy or lease a used car, and that should be considered when determining a budget.

Once a housing selection has been made, the University Housing Department must be notified.  The Department will verify with the landlord if the unit is still available.

If the unit is available the Housing Department will immediately send the student a housing deposit form. 

To speed the rental process, students send the deposit form and a deposit of one month's rent to:

University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts
N.A. Administrative Office
460 West 34th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001 
ATTN:  Bursar's Office                                                                  

Once the Bursar's Office receives the deposit, the University Housing Department on St. Kitts will pay the landlord the security deposit. It is recommended that payment be made with a money order or a certified bank draft. 

 Roommates

Students interested in finding a roommate should let the University Housing Department know that.  With student permission, the Housing Department will share contact information so students may talk with each other prior to deciding to room together.

 Pets 

Pets are not allowed.