1. How to be an Off-Campus Terp Tiffany Gaines Coordinator of Off-Campus Housing Services

2. Overview  Housing Options: On-Campus, University-Affiliated, Off-Campus  Creating Your Off-Campus Living Plan ◦ Easy Steps to Off-Campus Living  Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips!  Introduction to Off-Campus Housing Services ◦ OCH101 and Roommate Finder Off Campus Living Fairs and Turbo Roommate Finder  Resources  Q & A

3. Housing Options Many Options for UMD Students! On-Campus Housing Department of Resident Life Assignments and Public Inquiry Office 301-314-2100 reslife@umd.edu www.resnet.umd.edu

4. Housing Options Many Options for UMD Students! University-Affiliated Housing South Campus Commons www.southcampuscommons.com leasing@southcampuscommons.com The Courtyards at Maryland www.umdcourtyards.com office@umdcourtyards.com

5. Finding Off-Campus Housing 1.Begin with broad options and then narrow down. 2.Prioritize the type of housing you want to live in. 3.Develop a financial budget for rent, utilities, food, transportation, entertainment and emergency costs. 4.Consider what types of transportation are available and convenient. 5.Research the area’s safety by looking up area crime statistics. 6.Look before you lease. 7.Get it in writing! Read and understand your lease. If you have questions visit the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Legal Aid for assistance. 8.Consider if you want to invest in a dining plan. 9.Consider obtaining renters’ insurance.

6. Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips! 1. You’re a Terp – Stay connected and get involved on campus! 2. Be safe. Use your common sense and make safe choices. Lock your door and take your keys with you. Travel in well-lit areas. Make sure smoke detectors work, etc. 3. 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.) 5. Think about how you’re going to get groceries and other necessities.

7. Top 10 Off-Campus Terp Tips! 6. Establish “house rules” and “chores schedule” with your roommates. 7. Know your rights as a tenant. 8. It’s important to be a good neighbor. 9. Make your off-campus apartment your home. 10. Have fun!

8. OCH101

9. Roommate Finder

10. Off-Campus Living Fairs and Turbo Roommate Finder Wednesday June 6, 2012 ◦ 5pm-7pm ◦ Stamp Student Union/Colony Ballroom 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.

11. Important Resources Off-Campus Housing Services ◦ www.och.umd.edu www.och.umd.edu ◦ 1-301-314-3645 Off-Campus Student Life ◦ www.thestamp.umd.edu/offcampus www.thestamp.umd.edu/offcampus ◦ 1-301-314-7174 Transportation Services ◦ www.transporation.umd.edu www.transporation.umd.edu ◦ 1-301-314-PARK (parking inquires) ◦ 1-301-314-2255 (transit inquires) University of Maryland Public Safety ◦ www.umpd.umd.edu www.umpd.umd.edu ◦ 301-405-3555 (non-emergency) ◦ 301-405-3333 or 911(emergency)

12. Important Resources Student Financial Aid ◦ www.financialaid.umd.edu www.financialaid.umd.edu ◦ 301-314-9000 Dining Services ◦ www.dining.umd.edu www.dining.umd.edu ◦ 301-314-8067 Undergraduate Student Legal Aid ◦ www.studentorg.umd.edu/legalaid/ www.studentorg.umd.edu/legalaid/ ◦ 301-314-7756 Graduate Student Legal Aid ◦ http://gradlegalaid.com/ http://gradlegalaid.com/ ◦ 301-405-5807

13. Important Resources Prince George’s County ◦ http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ ◦ 1-301-350-9700 (County information line) Prince George’s County Police Crime mapping ◦ http://pgcgis.co.pg.md.us/pgpd/crimemapping/viewer.htm http://pgcgis.co.pg.md.us/pgpd/crimemapping/viewer.htm Montgomery County ◦ http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ ◦ 1-240-777-6410 (County information line) Montgomery County Police Crime Statistics ◦ http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/poltmpl.asp?url=/content/pol/me dia/crimestats.asp

14. Questions? We’re here to help… Off-Campus Housing Services 1110 Stamp Student Union www.och.umd.edu Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm och@umd.edu 301-314-3645