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Housing and Residence Life
Living Learning Center 215
111 South Green Drive
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4089
Housing and Residence Life

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Off Campus Living

If you're not required to live on campus or have completed your on-campus housing requirement, we have valuable resources to assist you with off campus living. 

If you are unsure if you have met the on-campus living requirement, contact our office at housing@ohio.edu prior to signing a lease so our staff can provide further assistance reviewing your off campus eligibility.

 

Living on Campus

It is a University policy that undergraduate students live in university residence halls (dormitories) and purchase a meal plan for their first and second years unless they meet one of the exemption criteria. The policy requires that undergraduate students live in the residence halls for two full years before moving off campus.

NOTE: Once the student completes a housing contract and pays the housing deposit, it is for one academic year (fall and spring semester). If a new student starts in spring semester, the contract ends after spring semester. Students will have to complete a new housing contract and pay the housing deposit for the following year to fulfill the requirement of living on campus for two years. Students who do not meet the exemption criteria to live off campus, but intend to take classes during the summer session, are required to live in the residence halls. They should complete the summer housing contract to receive an assignment.

 

Step One: Let Us Know You Are Coming!

Making advanced reservations is critical to a smooth arrival.

  • If you are not required to live in the residence halls, you should proceed with 'Step Two' if you choose not to reside in on-campus housing.
  • Confirm your intent to attend the University by completing a housing contract (required for those students who must live on campus).
  • Housing contracts should be completed by clicking the 'Contract and Applications' tab on your
  • If you experience difficulties submitting your housing contract or sending your housing deposit via the website, you will need to email housing@ohio.edu.


Step Two: Make A Reservation for Transportation from the Airport

  • There may be transportation options available through Transportation and Parking Services. Visit the Transportation and Parking Services website or contact them by phone at 740.593.1917.
  • If you are looking for a cost-effective option, the offers transportation to/from ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). The GoBus is not affiliated with the Transportation & Parking Services department at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ; however, the service is offered on campus. You will need to coordinate your travel needs with GoBus directly. 

 

Step Three: Make a Temporary Housing Reservation

Please be aware that based on space availability will determine if temporary housing is able to be offered prior to fall or spring semester start. Contact Housing after December 1 (for sprin