Commuter & Off-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Housing Resources

Roommate contracts are an important foundation for creating a positive and respectful living environment. By putting agreements in writing, everyone has a shared understanding of responsibilities, boundaries, and household norms. Having an agreed-upon contract also encourages open dialogue and helps roommates navigate potential conflicts in a healthy, proactive way.

Below is the official Commuter and Off-Campus Housing roommate contract. This document can serve as a helpful starting point, and roommates are encouraged to customize it to fit their unique living arrangements and needs.

Chore charts are an essential tool for maintaining harmony in shared living spaces. They help roommates set clear expectations, divide responsibilities fairly, and prevent misunderstandings about household upkeep. By organizing tasks visually, everyone can stay accountable and contribute to a clean and comfortable home environment.

We’ve included a few of our chore chart templates below to help you get started, but feel free to create a system that works best for you and your roommates! 

Living off campus gives you more independence, but it also comes with important financial responsibilities. Creating a budget helps you understand your monthly expenses, plan ahead, and avoid unexpected costs. Having a clear budget ensures you make informed choices and feel confident managing your living situation throughout the semester.

We’ve included a helpful budget template below to get you started and support you in planning your expenses effectively.

Finding off-campus housing involves a lot of difficult decisions, and it’s important to go into the process prepared. We’ve created a resource that includes suggested questions to ask landlords during property tours along with a checklist to guide you through your housing search. These tools are designed to help you stay organized, get the information you need, and make confident choices when exploring off-campus living.

We've included the list of suggested questions to ask landlords and housing search checklist below. Please feel free to use these throughout your housing search to make confident and informed decisions.

This presentation provides an overview of the fundamentals of finding, securing, and successfully navigating off-campus housing. It covers key steps in the housing search, important terminology, and essential tips for being a responsible tenant, roommate, and neighbor.

The presentation can be delivered upon request to student groups, classes, or departments and can also be customized to meet the needs of your audience.