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There is a broad selection when choosing an off-campus house. Most students find it both appealing and fairly easy to move into an off-campus house or apartment in their junior year. One of the main appeals is simply a matter of economics—living off campus costs less than living in the dorms. Also, most off-campus locations are close to campus (within a 20-minute walk), and you are afforded a little more freedom since there are no RAs or Public Safety officers to bother you. The process can be a bit lengthy, since there are many realtors and many locations to choose from. Make sure you start your search about a year in advance.

A good alternative to off-campus housing are the SU-owned apartment complexes in South Campus, which require a five-minute drive or bus ride to get to. South, as it is known, is a good option for someone to live outside of the dorms but not completely on their own. South is usually a popular choice for sophomores. Although technically considered on-campus housing, the South Campus apartments give a good “partially off-campus” feel. Students seem to enjoy the apartment-style living option because it is a good transition point between dormitory life and being completely on your own. However, many students choose to live entirely on their own, and they enjoy it just fine—except for having to walk everywhere. If you do decide to move off campus, a car is an investment you should take into serious consideration.

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Off-Campus Housing at Syracuse University

tchu7929

Psychology '15

3.8

B+

Off-Campus Housing

You can get a decent house near campus if you just find one early enough.

May 26, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Syracuse University

yiyankov

Mechanical Engineering '15

3.8

B+

Housing

The Housing process in syracuse is very nice there are may options to choose from, from quads to doubles, there are enough rooms to accomodate everyone. The South Campus apartment style housing is very nice, lots of room and is connected to the main campus by a bus system that runs every 10 minutes. No hassle in buying food or going to class. Prices are not much more than regular dining and you can cook your own meals, so a meal plan is optional

Apr 02, 2012

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nithe

International Relations and National Security Studies '15

3.5

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Less Expensive Than on Campus

On campus housing is safe and is a good try but is also expensive.

Dec 30, 2011

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