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Office of Student Life

Willie J. Young, Sr. Off-Campus and Commuter
Student Engagement

Off-Campus Living Sessions

In partnership with Student Legal Services, Off-Campus Living Sessions are a great way to be better prepared for:

  • The housing search process
  • The transition to off-campus living 

The sessions are designed for students, parents, guardians and other college student supporters who are looking for more information on the off-campus housing process! Additionally, these sessions are offered every semester and can be tailored to your specific group's needs, such as scholars programs, student organizations, sororities and fraternities or any other group. Please fill out our presentation request form to schedule a session for your group! 

Virtual Off-Campus Living Sessions:

Off-Campus Living 1.0 Session – focuses on how to find off-campus housing.

Off-Campus Living 2.0 Session – focuses on steps to take after finding off-campus housing and signing a lease. 

  • Check back soon for Spring 2026 dates!

Graduate and Professional Student Off-Campus Living Session – focuses on steps and resources to find housing as a graduate/professional student. 

  • Check back soon for Fall 2025 dates!

In-Person Off-Campus Living Sessions: 

Off-Campus Living 1.0 Session – focuses on how to find off-campus housing.

  • Tuesday, September 23
    • 3 p.m.
    • Journalism Building, Room 304 (242 W. 18th Ave.)
    • Register for this in-person session now!
  • Wednesday, October 29
    • 6 p.m.
    • Hagerty Hall, Room 159 (1775 College Rd. S.)
    • Register for this in-person session now!

Off-Campus Living 2.0 Session – focuses on steps to take after finding off-campus housing and signing a lease.

  • Check back soon for Spring 2026 dates!

 

*All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.

Pre-Recorded Sessions:

Below is a pre-recorded shortened version of our Off-Campus Living 1.0 Session. While this video can be used for a reference, we recommend attending a scheduled general session to receive more information and tips for the off-campus living process. 

 

Below is a pre-recorded shortened version of our Off-Campus Living 2.0 Session. While this video can be used for a reference, we recommend attending a scheduled general session to receive more information and tips for the off-campus living process.