Basic Moves in Making the Move Off-Campus Talk with friends and identify a group or other individuals who would like to live with you. If any roommates will not have a car, consider your proximity to campus and to public transportation. Determine the features you prefer - number of rooms, furnished or unfurnished, parking available, guest restrictions, if any, cable TV access, use of yard or recreation facilities of applicable, etc. Begin your search. A house or apartment not available today may be on the market next week or next month.
Students find housing off-campus as early as the fall or as late as the summer.
Most leases are signed for a twelve-month term. A lease is a legal, binding document. If you have questions, contact someone knowledgeable before signing. Some patience and further investigation NOW could save dollars and aggravation later. Be aware of the method of payment for the rent.