Transcript How to be an Off-Campus Terp

How to be an Off-Campus Terp
Tiffany Gaines
Coordinator of Off-Campus Housing Services
Overview
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Housing Options: On-Campus, University-Affiliated, Off-Campus
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Creating Your Off-Campus Living Plan
◦ Easy Steps to Off-Campus Living
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Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips!
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Introduction to Off-Campus Housing Services
◦ OCH101 and Roommate Finder
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Off Campus Living Fairs and Turbo Roommate Finder
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Resources
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Q &A
Housing Options
Many Options for UMD Students!
On-Campus Housing
Department of Resident Life
Assignments and Public Inquiry Office
301-314-2100
[email protected]
www.resnet.umd.edu
Housing Options
Many Options for UMD Students!
University-Affiliated Housing
South Campus Commons
www.southcampuscommons.com
[email protected]
The Courtyards at Maryland
www.umdcourtyards.com
[email protected]
Finding Off-Campus Housing
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Begin with broad options and then narrow down.
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Prioritize the type of housing you want to live in.
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Develop a financial budget for rent, utilities, food, transportation, entertainment and
emergency costs.
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Consider what types of transportation are available and convenient.
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Research the area’s safety by looking up area crime statistics.
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Look before you lease.
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Get it in writing! Read and understand your lease. If you have questions visit the
Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Legal Aid for assistance.
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Consider if you want to invest in a dining plan.
9.
Consider obtaining renters’ insurance.
Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips!
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You’re a Terp – Stay connected and get involved on campus!
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Be safe. Use your common sense and make safe choices.
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Lock your door and take your keys with you.
Travel in well-lit areas.
Make sure smoke detectors work, etc.
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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.)
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Think about how you’re going to get groceries and other
necessities.
Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips!
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Establish “house rules” and “chores schedule” with your
roommates.
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Know your rights as a tenant.
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It’s important to be a good neighbor.
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Make your off-campus apartment your home.
10.
Have fun!
OCH101
Roommate Finder
Off-Campus Living Fairs and Turbo
Roommate Finder
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Wednesday June 6, 2012
◦ 5pm-7pm
◦ Stamp Student Union/Colony Ballroom
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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
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Off-Campus Housing Services
◦ www.och.umd.edu
◦ 1-301-314-3645
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Off-Campus Student Life
◦ www.thestamp.umd.edu/offcampus
◦ 1-301-314-7174
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Transportation Services
◦ www.transporation.umd.edu
◦ 1-301-314-PARK (parking inquires)
◦ 1-301-314-2255 (transit inquires)
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University of Maryland Public Safety
◦ www.umpd.umd.edu
◦ 301-405-3555 (non-emergency)
◦ 301-405-3333 or 911(emergency)
Important Resources
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Student Financial Aid
◦ www.financialaid.umd.edu
◦ 301-314-9000
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Dining Services
◦ www.dining.umd.edu
◦ 301-314-8067
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Undergraduate Student Legal Aid
◦ www.studentorg.umd.edu/legalaid/
◦ 301-314-7756
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Graduate Student Legal Aid
◦ http://gradlegalaid.com/
◦ 301-405-5807
Important Resources
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Prince George’s County
◦ http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/
◦ 1-301-350-9700 (County information line)
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Prince George’s County Police Crime mapping
◦ http://pgcgis.co.pg.md.us/pgpd/crimemapping/viewer.htm
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Montgomery County
◦ http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
◦ 1-240-777-6410 (County information line)
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Montgomery County Police Crime Statistics
◦ http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/poltmpl.asp?url=/content/pol/me
dia/crimestats.asp
Questions?
We’re here to help…
Off-Campus Housing Services
1110 Stamp Student Union
www.och.umd.edu
Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
[email protected]
301-314-3645