Creating a Welcoming and Supportive Environment

The Housing Office is meant to create a welcoming and safe environment, “home away from home,” for all of our students and to develop supportive and engaging student communities within our residences. We provide housing services and support including assistance with accommodation options and information on housing policies and procedures. The Housing Office also assists students with health insurance queries, residence permit applications, liaising with various Geneva authorities, and personal concerns.

Webster Geneva Campus offers on-campus housing in Bellevue in our Living and Learning Center (LLC). Primarily reserved for new freshmen students, rooms overlook either Lake Geneva and the Alps or the campus park. Those living here in their first year also benefit from a mandatory room and board plan, which gives a 10% discount on the cost of meals in our on-campus restaurant.

Returning undergraduate students (2nd, 3rd and 4th year), study abroad students and graduate students have additional options at the following off-campus residences, Savoises and Riant-Parc, in addition to the LLC.

Together with our live-in Assistant Resident Coordinators, the Housing Office liaises with the Facilities team regarding room maintenance in order to provide our students with timely support to guarantee a well-maintained living and learning environment and a positive residential experience.

First-Year Students

Information on LLC for freshman and transfers on housing and life in Geneva.

All Other Students

Off-campus housing options for second-year undergraduate students and beyond.

Contact Us

Contact Selina Bru in the Housing Office for additional assistance.

Cedar Café Restaurant for Students

Our campus restaurant, the Cedar Café, is open Monday through Friday and provides daily hot meals, with locally sourced healthy and nutritious food. Students can also buy groceries to take away and prepare in their rooms. Weekly menus are accessible during term time.

Loyalty Card and Meal Plan

Anyone in the university community can obtain a loyalty card for the cafeteria. Note that new students living in the LLC will already be on a "room and board" plan, which gives the same advantages:

  • A QR code, linked to your personal account will allow you to follow your spending and balance.
  • You can deposit any amount above CHF 300, and immediately earn a 10% discount on all purchases.

All incoming undergraduate students living at LLC are required to purchase meal plan for the four terms of their first year at Webster. We strongly believe that this is important for a positive and rapid immersion into the Webster community of students and campus life. This plan ensures that students have easy (pre-paid) access to healthy and nutritious food, professionally prepared, and benefits from a 10% discount.

This Meal Plan operates as follows:

  • The mandatory full-year deposit of CHF 5,610 is billed in July and is accrued upon payment by 10%, before the end of August. This means that you will pay CHF 5,610 into the account and the initial balance credited to the student will be CHF 6,171 (CHF 1,543 per term).
  • Payments can be negotiated to two halves, payable one in August and one in January.
  • Validity of the deposit: Fall through Spring terms, CHF 1,543 per term. The balance for each term must be used by the last day of that term and cannot be carried over to the following term.
  • Students will have a personalized QR code, which will allows them to follow their spending and balance.
  • All purchases are debited from the individual account (no cash involved).
  • Students have access to their balance after each meal, as it is indicated on the receipt they receive by mail automatically.
  • Grocery food also falls under the meal plan; these can be purchased at the cafeteria to cover weekend needs.
  • Meal Plan is also accessible (but not mandatory) to non-freshmen, so they can also benefit from the 10% discount across all the Cedar Café services.

Residential Life Resources and Staff

Below are the most common forms and documents you might need when applying for, or living in, the accommodation at Webster Geneva Campus. Please contact Housing Coordinator Selina Bru in the Residential Life Office for access.

  • Cancellation Charges
  • Off-Campus Housing Guide
  • On-Campus Housing Guide
  • Housing Policy Booklet
  • Housing Application Form (Off-Campus)
  • Housing Application Form (LLC)
  • Request for Termination of Housing

Selina Bru

Selina Bru

Housing Coordinator

Phone: +41 22 959 8003
Email: selinabru83@webster.edu

Housing and Meal Plan FAQ

Absolutely, at Webster Geneva Campus, we offer our students on campus accommodations and housing options in three dedicated residences located throughout the Geneva state.

At Webster Geneva Campus, we encourage our first-year students to experience campus life by residing on site. However, for those living within a 50-km radius with their family or guardians, we offer flexibility in accommodation choices.

At Webster Geneva Campus, one of our residences is conveniently located on the main campus. The other two housing options are easily accessible, just a 20-minute tram or train ride away.

At Webster Geneva Campus, first-year students residing on campus are required to enroll in the meal plan, ensuring convenient dining options. For other students, while not mandatory, the meal plan remains a readily available option.

Absolutely, at Webster Geneva Campus, we prioritize students' dietary needs. By consulting with our on-site chef, tailored arrangements can be made to accommodate any dietary restrictions.

At Webster Geneva Campus, students are treated as adults, and there is no curfew. However, all residents are expected to follow the rules and guidelines outlined in the Housing Policy Booklet.

Our on-campus accommodation at Webster Geneva Campus offers fully furnished rooms in various sizes, each including a single bed, desk, chair and cupboard. Freshmen (new first-year students) are offered an individual studio room on the campus, many with a view over Lake Geneva, and a private bathroom and kitchen. This is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and freshmen should commit to this with a deposit, after being admitted.

At Webster Geneva Campus, the safety of our students is paramount. We have security contracts in place with agents who provide either nighttime or 24/7 coverage, depending on the residence. These measures are implemented to ensure a secure environment for all our students, staff and faculty.

Yes, at Webster Geneva Campus, textbooks are covered within the tuition fees. This inclusive approach eliminates the need for students to incur additional costs for essential learning materials, making education more affordable and accessible.