Searches for housing should begin early. Off-campus listings are made available to any student or prospective student. These listings contain information such as the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of homeowners and landlords, their prices, the amount of security deposit, whether transportation is needed, whether board is available, etc. The University does not warrant or otherwise endorse the quality of the accommodations. Types of Accommodations Rooms in Private Homes .
Private homes are homes in which a student lives with a family.
Normally, rent is paid on a monthly basis. Homeowners set their own rules and regulations. In most of these homes, students are required to pay by the semester rather than monthly. The ORL maintains a listing of most of the apartments in the immediate area. The listing provides information regarding rental rates, lease arrangements security deposits, location, etc.