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Room and Board
Housing
and Residential Life Links
On-campus housing
information
Off-campus housing
information
Parents
page on the Housing and Residential Life Web site
Residence
hall information, including pictures
Rates
for room and board
Residence
hall dining, including dining plans and a list of dining centers
and hours of service.
Dining center
menu, listing dining selections for the semester.
Meal plans
for commuter students
The unofficial University-area
dining guide
Online Workshop—On- and Off-Campus
Housing
Video/audio presentation from
January 2007—Information
about on- and off-campus housing with tips on how to help your student
choose
a
housing option
for next
year.
Print-only format—This online workshop provides
parents with information that may be helpful as students consider
moving to an apartment.
Resources for Off-Campus Living
The University's "Guide
to Off-Campus Living," designed for students and
other residents in S.E.Como and Marcy-Holmes neighborhoods, is available
online through Boynton Health Service's Web site.
City
Inspection Resources.
The University's Extension Service offers the following tips related
to renting.
Renters
Rights and Responsibilities
Renting:
Eviction Rights
Renting:
Can't Pay the Rent?
Renting:
Getting Repairs Done
Being
a Good Renter—What's in It for You?
Before your student signs a lease for a new apartment, or even goes
to look at a vacant unit, he or she might want to see what previous
tenants have said about that landlord or property. The Minnesota
Student Association, the student government that represents University
of Minnesota undergraduates, conducted a survey of student renters
and posted the preliminary results on their Web site at www.msa.umn.edu.
(A review of the 10 largest landlords near the Minneapolis campus
is currently available.)
Off-Campus Housing Safety Checklist for Students
Fire Safety
- Are smoke detectors working? Check batteries. Do not disable smoke
detectors.
- Are there fire extinguishers? Do you know how to operate them?
Are they in working order? Can you reach them easily?
- Think about an escape route from each room. If the doorway to a
room is blocked, what is your alternative route? If you had to
exit the room through a window, would you need a fire ladder?
- The most common causes of fire are candles, cigarettes, and halogen
lights. Never leave candles burning unattended and never put anything
(paper, fabric, etc.) over a halogen light.
- If wiring is exposed or if you notice problems with light fixtures
or appliances, contact your landlord immediately for repairs.
Security Concerns
- Check door locks to be sure they are strong and secure. What kind
of security locks do you have? Chain locks are not as secure as
deadbolt locks. Always lock your doors!
- In a security building, do not leave exterior doors propped open.
- If someone comes to the door, do not open it until you have positively
identified the visitor. If you don’t have a peep hole, get
one.
- Ask for identification if someone identifies himself or herself
as a repair person, police officer, or meter reader. Don’t
hesitate to call and check identification or refuse admittance
to a stranger.
- Don’t hide spare keys outdoors or in a hallway.
- Don’t put your full name on your mailbox or doorbell.
- On campus and in the immediate surrounding area, use the University’s
campus escort service at night or when walking through any area
where you feel unsafe (612-624-WALK).
Local Lodging
Find a place to stay in the Twin
Cities. Some hotels offer discounts to parents of University students.
Past
Articles of Interest
Housing decisions: Living on campus
or off?—Winter 2007
New program helps off-campus students—Fall 2004
Moving to an apartment off
campus—Winter 2004
Frequently asked questions about off-campus
housing—Winter 2004
Is your student ready for an
apartment—Winter 2004 |
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