Valparaiso University
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The University's rules on living off campus are that students have to reach senior status first. Only fraternity members can move off campus to their respective fraternity houses with junior status or below. However, if students are able to get enough credit hours to qualify for senior status before their actual senior year, they can move off campus early. Some students do not choose to leave their senior year because student dorms seem easier than finding a living space. However, apartments are relatively easy to find, and many landlords are fine with accomodating students for one year at a time.

The main issue is the proximity to campus. Most of the apartments are a good 15-minute walk from campus, so it is best if you have a car so you can commute. Uptown East Apartments is a good way to live on campus while having an apartment-style setting. It is across the street from campus, so it's very accessible to all of the buildings. Be aware that it is slightly more pricey, as it offers all amenities (big screen TV, desk, chair, bed, kitchen, etc.).

Prices for apartments and houses are not outrageous, but it is better to split the costs with multiple roommates. If living in an apartment off campus doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, there are a few houses around town for rent. These are fun and might be worth the effort of living with friends and commuting to get to campus.

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Off-Campus Housing at Valparaiso University

shatfie2

Graphic Communications '15

2.7

C+

Apartments

The apartments off-campus vary both in price, size, and availability. The college apartments are somewhat spacious, and the landlords are pretty understanding. The uptown east apartments are extremely nice and very new, but they are really expensive and somewhat hard to get into.

Feb 13, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Valparaiso University

sweetheart13245

Registered Nursing (RN) '15

3.1

B-

Expensive

There are some apartments around, they are kind of expensive. At least $600 a month. People mostly stay on campus unless they live at home still. So It's up to you. They are close to campus though

Jan 24, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Valparaiso University

nmartine

Speech Communication and Rhetoric '13

4.6

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Variety in Housing

The housing opportunities at Valparaiso are very diverse. There are apartment complexes that have just been constructed in recent years for the students. They are set in a location where the student can still rely a bit on the school for some expenses but far enough where they have to start mangaging on their own. There are other apartments not too far away from the school that enable the student to be fully separated from the school but remain close in location. The pros are that there are options for the average student as well as the well off student.

Jan 04, 2012

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