Student Housing — What You Need to Know

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

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