how to be an off-campus terp

How to be an Off-Campus Terp

Tiffany GainesCoordinator of Off-Campus Housing Services

Overview Housing Options: On-Campus, University-Affiliated, Off-Campus Creating Your Off-Campus Living Plan

◦ Easy Steps to Off-Campus Living

Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips!

Introduction to Off-Campus Housing Services◦ OCH101 and Roommate Finder

Off Campus Living Fairs and Turbo Roommate Finder

Resources

Q & A

Housing OptionsMany Options for UMD Students!

On-Campus Housing

Department of Resident LifeAssignments and Public Inquiry Office

301-314-2100reslife@umd.edu

www.resnet.umd.edu

Housing OptionsMany Options for UMD Students!

University-Affiliated HousingSouth Campus Commonswww.southcampuscommons.com

leasing@southcampuscommons.com

The Courtyards at Marylandwww.umdcourtyards.com

office@umdcourtyards.com

Finding Off-Campus Housing

1. Begin with broad options and then narrow down.

2. Prioritize the type of housing you want to live in.

3. Develop a financial budget for rent, utilities, food, transportation, entertainment and emergency costs.

4. Consider what types of transportation are available and convenient.

5. Research the area’s safety by looking up area crime statistics.

6. Look before you lease.

7. Get it in writing! Read and understand your lease. If you have questions visit the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Legal Aid for assistance.

8. Consider if you want to invest in a dining plan.

9. Consider obtaining renters’ insurance.

Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips!1. You’re a Terp – Stay connected and get involved on campus!

2. Be safe. Use your common sense and make safe choices. • Lock your door and take your keys with you.• Travel in well-lit areas.• Make sure smoke detectors work, etc.

3. Being someone’s friend doesn’t make them an automatic good roommate choice.

4. Find potential roommates who have the same living preferences as you. (e.g., cleanliness, sleeping habits, perspective on guests, etc.)

5. Think about how you’re going to get groceries and other necessities.

Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips!6. Establish “house rules” and “chores schedule” with

your roommates.

7. Know your rights as a tenant.

8. It’s important to be a good neighbor.

9. Make your off-campus apartment your home.

10. Have fun!

OCH101

Roommate Finder

Off-Campus Living Fairs and Turbo Roommate Finder

Wednesday June 6, 2012◦5pm-7pm◦Stamp Student Union/Colony Ballroom

Saturday July 14, 2012◦12pm-2pm◦Stamp Student Union/Colony Ballroom

Come talk in person with a number of local area landlords and property managers to learn about housing options they provide to UMD students.

Important Resources Off-Campus Housing Services

◦ www.och.umd.edu ◦ 1-301-314-3645

Off-Campus Student Life◦ www.thestamp.umd.edu/offcampus◦ 1-301-314-7174

Transportation Services◦ www.transporation.umd.edu◦ 1-301-314-PARK (parking inquires)◦ 1-301-314-2255 (transit inquires)

University of Maryland Public Safety◦ www.umpd.umd.edu◦ 301-405-3555 (non-emergency)◦ 301-405-3333 or 911(emergency)

Important Resources Student Financial Aid

◦ www.financialaid.umd.edu◦ 301-314-9000

Dining Services◦ www.dining.umd.edu◦ 301-314-8067

Undergraduate Student Legal Aid◦ www.studentorg.umd.edu/legalaid/◦ 301-314-7756

Graduate Student Legal Aid◦ http://gradlegalaid.com/◦ 301-405-5807

Important Resources Prince George’s County

◦ http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/◦ 1-301-350-9700 (County information line)

Prince George’s County Police Crime mapping◦ http://pgcgis.co.pg.md.us/pgpd/crimemapping/viewer.htm

Montgomery County◦ http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/◦ 1-240-777-6410 (County information line)

Montgomery County Police Crime Statistics◦ http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/poltmpl.asp?

url=/content/pol/media/crimestats.asp

Questions? We’re here to help…

Off-Campus Housing Services1110 Stamp Student Union

www.och.umd.edu

Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm

och@umd.edu301-314-3645