Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Off-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Student Services offers housing assistance as a free service for VCU students, faculty and staff. It is important for all first time apartment, or home renters to get educated about the process and procedures, pitfalls and triumphs of living independently off campus. If you have never rented an apartment or lived on your own, start by getting educated. Stop by the Off-Campus Student Services Office or attend the spring programs for housing education and resources.

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Typical Woodland Heights home, across the James River from VCU

Programs

Moving On Moving Out

This workshop for first time renters will walk students step-by-step through the process of finding and then renting their first apartment. Searching, leases, deposits, tenant/landlord rights and much more will be reviewed. Students receive useful forms and information to help find and enjoy a successful living arrangement. Workshops are free and open to all VCU students and parents.

Off-Campus Living Fair

Students, faculty and staff can find out information on available apartments, learn important safety tips, talk to landlords or property management companies and pick up lots of free stuff, plus have a chance to win door prizes. The fair is free and open to the public.

Information and Tips

• Neighborhoods around VCU
• The Lease & the Law
• Tips for choosing roommates
• Timeline - When, where and how to look
• Looking at prospective apartments
• Safety  

Helpful Documents

Living Around VCU        This brochure provides first-year renters some useful info and dates!

Budget Worksheet         How much do you have to spend?

Inspection Worksheet    This worksheet can make the difference in getting back your deposit!

Money Management        Helpful tool among roommates

Moving Out Quiz              Helpful tool for knowing your preferences

Roommate Worksheet    Choosing a roommate can be tough!