More than 9 million items are in the library collections. The libraries are open to the public. The University of Arizona Bookstores have four campus locations. The Tucson metropolitan area provides a variety of housing options, although what may seem like an endless supply of rental units fill rapidly as the school year begins, winter residents arrive and peak tourist season coincide. There is a variety of housing choices within a 15-minute drive of the University.
Students often find houses within walking distance of the campus.
Many students live in larger apartment complexes 4 to 5 miles away from the University within easy driving distance or on public bus routes. Tucson also a unique rental option. The Center for Off-Campus Students is located in the Student Union room 353. A list of rental housing is updated weekly and available at the Center for Off-Campus students and at the Visitor Center. The University also publishes the Apartment Guide and Renters Handbook.