Off-Campus Resources for Students with Immediate Housing Needs
If you have immediate housing needs, utilize the following resources:
Housing Consultations
If you are interested in scheduling an off-campus housing consultation, please complete a request form by using the following link: https://go.osu.edu/offcampushousingconsultation
Off-Campus Housing Network Housing Search
The Ohio State University Off-Campus Housing Network establishes certain criteria (PDF) for off-campus property owners. Those property owners that commit to meeting these criteria will be considered in-network.
To search for housing with our in-network property owners use the following link: https://offcampus.osu.edu/search-housing.aspx
Off-Campus Living Sessions
Our Off-Campus Living Session, in partnership with Student Legal Services, walks you through the process for living off-campus and locating immediate housing. A pre-recorded session is available at the following link: Off-Campus Living Sessions : Off-Campus and Commuter Student Engagement
Students can utilize the online roommate search by submitting and reviewing current roommate ads through offcampus.osu.edu.
These guides are designed to support students in their off campus living experience. They outline the renting process, University and City resources, safety information, and students’ rights and responsibilities as members of the off-campus community.
Student Legal Services is an experienced Columbus law firm that provides legal advice and representation to students for the legal issues students face. All students are strongly encouraged to schedule a lease or sublease review with Student Legal Services before signing any documents.