As students begin to transition into winter term it’s time to start thinking about new housing options. Here are some suggestions to decide the perfect home for next year.
One great option that is always available to students are the residence halls. An option that will be available for current freshmen next year is the “Sophomore Living Experience” where sophomores and upper division students can live with other non-freshman students in the residence halls and relive the cycle of resident life. Students who chose to participate will be assigned to Barnhart Hall.
For junior Ashleigh Sturge, living on-campus provides an enjoyable experience and the chance to enjoy living in simplicity.
“The dorm application process is a lot easier than an application for an apartment,” Sturge said. “I like how I don’t have to worry about monthly expenses, buying groceries or trying to move furniture because it’s all provided for you. The dorms definitely provide a better social experience than apartments do.”
Resident Assistant and junior Annie Colleen O’Meara explains her experience as an RA as a memorable one and contrasts it with her not so enjoyable experience living off campus.
“Last year I lived in Stadium Park apartments and I had to take the bus to school everyday,” O’Meara said. “Being an RA has been great because I’m close to campus and location-wise it’s perfect. I don’t have to take the bus and I can even enjoy those extra five minutes to sleep in. You don’t get that same opportunity with apartments that aren’t close to campus.”
Applications for residence halls are currently open for the 2014-2015 academic year. Priority room access will be awarded to current residence hall dwellers until January 24.
If living on-campus is not for you, check out these apartment suggestions:
First is 13th and Olive which provides several amenities for students. These include: free parking, 24-hour clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, computer lab, free tanning, study rooms and saunas. These apartments offer variety of leases whether they be individual leases or group leases.
“I signed my lease for 13th and Olive and I’m very excited but nervous as well as I am taking my next step towards being an adult,” sophomore Morgan Hegarty said.
Rooms range from two to four bedrooms and rates include: cable, internet, water, sewer, trash and the units are furnished. Roommates matching is also available. Students can email the management team Tyrel Hullum at thullum@capstonemail.com with any questions. Office hours are Mon. through Thurs. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Another option is University House: Arena District apartments. These apartments are only two blocks from campus and provide individual leases for two or four bedroom plans.
Students will be able to enjoy free high-speed internet, free cable with HBO and premium channels, a large 42 inch flat screen TV with every apartment as well as washer and dryer. Utilities will include: water, sewer, trash and gas. Students can apply online for pre-leasing for Fall 2014-2015 or schedule a tour of the apartments.
Other apartments to consider are the Paradigm Properties which offer various apartment for students all ranging from location to number of bedrooms.
Additional properties include:
The Prefontaine located at 18th Avenue and University Street. Call 541-485-7776 for more details.
The Sonja located at 1836 Alder Street.
Indigo Place located at 889 E. 19th Ave.
Steelhead Townhouses located at 540 E. 14th Ave.
If you have numerous people you want to live with and apartments aren’t any option than check these houses that are up for rent.