Student Housing — What You Need to Know

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Student Housing What You Need to Know
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• Your first time looking for off-campus UOIT
  student housing is an exciting experience, but
  its also confusing. It can feel like theres so
  much you need to know. In fact, just being aware
  of a few basics will make finding the perfect
  housing a simple process.

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1. Start Your Search Early

• If you wait until right before school begins,
  your options are going to be limited. Start your
  search early in the summer when graduating
  students are vacating their apartments.

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2. Talk to Potential Roommates

• Unless this is your freshman year, you likely
  already know people who are interested in renting
  an apartment. Decide who you want to share with
  as early as possible. Then, you can all look
  together. This will ensure you pick a place that
  meets everyones needs.

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• If you are a freshman (or a transfer), it is
  still possible to find an apartment with
  roommates. Turn to the off-campus housing service
  at your university for support meeting other
  people who want to share. Alternatively, your
  university can provide you with a list of
  homeowners who are renting out a single room.

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3. Choose a Student Rental

• It is best to find an apartment listed as a
  student rental. Another way the housing service
  at your university can help you is to connect you
  with such student-friendly landlords. These
  landlords may offer lower rents, may have more of
  the amenities you need, and will be closer to
  UOIT. Bear in mind, though, you should always
  sign a lease to protect yourself, no matter who
  you rent from.

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4. Remember That On-Campus Housing Is No Guarantee

• If you do leave it late to begin your search
  for an apartment or you are unable to find
  anything suitable, you may think that youll
  always have on-campus housing as your fallback
  option. In fact, sometimes on-campus housing
  fills up completely and you need to go on a wait
  list before you can receive a room. As there are
  no guarantees, it is important to take your
  search for a rental seriously.

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• What if you could end your search before youd
  even begun? This is possible when its right
  there in front of you the perfect student
  housing in Oshawa where students have Village
  Suites. Youll receive a suite you can share with
  a couple of friends or other students who have
  similar lifestyles to you. Plus, youll receive
  all the amenities you need, including Internet, a
  fitness centre, bike storage, and onsite parking.