Housing Concerns

A lot of transfer students struggle with where they are going to live once they make the transition to College Park. There are many options available for housing in the area, so it's really a preference. As a student affairs professional, I believe that everybody should have some kind of on-campus housing experience but, because of high demand, it is not always a viable option (though with a new hall being built on North Campus, it might be a reality soon enough). If you are thinking about living on-campus or want to learn more about living on-campus, visit the Resident Life website at www.resnet.umd.edu.
You can learn all about the housing policies and options and make sure to put yourself on the waitlist.

Popular off-campus options are The Towers, University View, both strictly student housing, boarding in a fraternity house, rooms in local homes and a variety of other independently operated apartment complexes. If you need a place to start, you can find all your off-campus housing information at the Off-Campus Housing Services website at www.och.umd.edu. This is an amazing resource where you can search a database of local housing, use the roommate finder to find a suitable match and get great advice on legal matters (i.e. leases), transportation and more!

What have been your experiences with housing? Where are the best places to live?