Off-Campus Student Services Office
University Student Commons Kiosk
Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer: Mon. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: (804) 828-7205
Email: harperma@vcu.edu
Off-Campus refers to any student who does not live in University Housing. At VCU that is "The Mobile Majority". Whether you live across the street or in Goochland, whether you study at Monroe Park Campus or MCV, and whether you are 18 or 80 you have some challenges in receiving information. Bookmark this website and return often to stay in tune with what's happening from University Student Commons & Activities and Student Affairs.
Download the 2008 OCS Handbook
Lockers go on sale August 20th at 10 a.m. at the Break Point Games Room.
For details contact Off Campus Student Services at (804) 828-7205.
Off-Campus Housing Search
Search for places to rent or sublet with our official off-campus housing database. For help using the database or market education, stop by the Off Campus Student Services Office.
Search our off-campus housing database.
Alternative Transportation
Off-Campus Student Services has lots of great tips and advice on making your trip to VCU less stressful. Learn about catching the city bus, transportation grants, and how to park around campus.
Find out more about alternative transportation options.
Commuter CoffeeBRAKES
Commuter CoffeeBRAKES offer free coffee, snacks and lots of information for off-campus students. Stop by the table to fill out a quick survey and enjoy free food and good company on the following days.
- Tuesday, September 9, 9 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Thursday, September 25, 5 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Wednesday, October 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Tuesday, October 21, 5 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Thursday, November 6, 9 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Wednesday, November 19, 5 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Tuesday, January 27, 5 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Thursday, February 12, 9 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Wednesday, February 25, 5 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Tuesday, March 24, 9 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Thursday, April 9, 5 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by: TBA
- Wednesday, April 22, 9 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by: TBA
Coming Spring 2009
This all day event brings students, property owners and services together in one place.
This event is free to students, but if this is your first apartment, get schooled! Attend Moving On, Moving Out, a free educational program available to anyone looking for their first apartment.
Moving On, Moving Out
Three opportunities, one workshop!
Learn to anticipate, locate, negotiate, and vacate your first apartment or your last. Guest speakers include, landlords, neighbors, lawyers and other living at large experts! Free pizza will be served. Location to be announced.
- Monday, March 2, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 1, 6 p.m. Recommended for parents!