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Ready to Live Off Campus
Unfortunately, we cannot provide housing for all returning students. Often times we are asked why freshmen have priority over upperclassmen for on campus housing.
One of the reasons is because we feel upperclassmen are ready to live off campus. After having a year of college under their belts, returning students are typically more mature and have different needs than freshmen.
There are other benefits of living off campus too. One major benefit is cost. Although paying one bill for a semester is convenient, often times, it can be more difficult for students who have to work to pay bills. Living off campus allows the student to pay rent and utilities month to month. The student is also able to split the rent with roommates.
Living off campus also provides more privacy, freedom, and space. The student doesn’t have to worry about community bathrooms or rules the student may or may not agree with. Plus, not having to share a bedroom in a residence hall means have more space for storage and decoration.
Although we are unable to house all upperclassmen, we do not want the returners to feel as though they are not important to us. Please feel free to browse the off campus apartment guide provided on the website. If we can be of any assistance, please let us know.