On and Off-Campus Housing Overview (Transfer, Summer 2019)

THE MAIN REASON I AM ATTENDING THIS PRESENTATION IS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT… A.

Housing options for next semester

B.

Engaging with Mason as an off-campus student

C.

Preparing to live on campus

To: 22333 Message:

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On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing Overview Housing and Residence Life Off-Campus Student Services

OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES o Student resources for finding off-campus housing and life as an off-campus student Housing Fairs Off-Campus Housing Database Lease Education

o One-on-one advisor program to connect off-campus students with appropriate resources Parking and Transportation Dining Academic Resources Social Connections Involvement Opportunities

o Assist in the transition of incoming off-campus students to Mason o Advocate for the needs of off-campus students

STARTING YOUR SEARCH OCH.GMU.EDU

SIGNING UP

SEARCHING FOR PROPERTIES

AVERAGE OFF-CAMPUS LIVING COSTS Bedrooms

Apartment

Studio Apartment

Townhouse

Average

1

$1,453

$950

$802

$1,112

2

$1,953 ($976/room)

--

$1,432 ($716/room)

$1,986 ($993/room)

3

$2,547 ($849/room)

--

$2,335 ($778/room)

$2,390 ($797/room)

4+

--

--

$3,050 ($762/room)

$3,050 ($762/room)

Room for Rent (shared rentals)

$400-700

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR OFFCAMPUS STUDENTS

o Parking and Transportation o CUE bus, shuttles, Metro, Zimride, bikes, etc. o Study Spaces (HUB 1014) o Good Neighbor Program (offcampus.gmu.edu) o Dining o Off-Campus Meal Plan o Locker rentals o Getting Involved

The Hub, Suite 1014 offcampus.gmu.edu offcamp1@gmu.edu

• Access to portal can be found at https://housing.gmu.edu/application-info • Must use your Mason Net ID and Password to fill out your application.

• Read the confirmation email outlining the dates of transfer online selection.

• Wait for an email from Housing with your date and time for selection. Housing will be offered on a rolling basis.

• Pay your enrollment deposit to Admissions • We strongly encourage all who are interested in housing to apply. Although housing is not guaranteed to transfers we will make every effort to offer you an opportunity to select housing.

• No deposit is required for spring selection process, only fall selection process

• Desks are available 24/7 and 365 days a year • There are a number of staff available for support from Desk Operations, Residence Life student and professional staff, Housing Services, and Night Operations • We provide laundry facilities at no additional charge, study lounges, vending, and kitchen areas • Access to rooms and buildings are provided by card swipe

• Move-In Day is January 18th for incoming transfer students • Information on move-in is sent in housing email.

• Email us at Housing@gmu.edu please include your G-number including G and a brief message • Use social media to ask us questions and see more photos, get information, and more! @MasonHousing on all social media channels • Call us at 703-993-2720 • Check out our website: Housing.gmu.edu

AFTER THIS PRESENTATION, I HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS. A.

Strongly agree

To: 22333 Message:

B.

Agree

C.

Neutral

D.

Disagree

E.

Strongly disagree

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