The majority of our students relocate from other states, and even other countries, to attend IYRS each year. IYRS provides housing information as a courtesy to assist students in their search for accommodations that fit their needs. IYRS does not offer on-campus housing but does assist students in identifying housing options. Students are responsible for locating and vetting housing arrangements that meet their needs.

Because of Rhode Island's small size, IYRS students live both in Newport and in surrounding communities on Aquidneck Island, as well as on the mainland which is just fifteen minutes from campus. 

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Housing Assistance for IYRS Students

Many of our students choose to live with other IYRS students. Enrolled students will be invited to join a private online group to help facilitate housing connections. 

About Newport

Newport, Rhode Island regularly appears on 'best of' travel lists. From colonial era and Gilded Age mansions to stunning beaches, world-class museums, and waterfront restaurants, Newport offers unique and exciting opportunities for year-round exploration. 

Newport gained fame during the Gilded Age in the late 1800s when business luminaries like the Vanderbilts and Astors built elaborate oceanfront 'cottages', whose architecture mirrored European palaces, as a respite from the heat of the city. Many of these mansions are now museums open the public and are walking distance from the IYRS campus.

The first US Opens of golf and tennis were held in Newport and the America's Cup races took place in Newport from 1930-1983. The home of many 'firsts', Newport continues to delight students, residents, and visitors with its vibrant cultural opportunities and stunning oceanfront setting.

The IYRS campus, located directly on Newport Harbor, sits in the heart of downtown Newport on famed Thames Street. IYRS is walking distance to myriad restaurants, shops, museums, parks, marinas, and more.

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