Determine Your Needs

There’s a lot to consider when finding your first place. This checklist will help you prepare for undertaking a housing hunt. Once you know your answer to each item on this page, you’re ready to begin your search!
 

☐ Understand the timeline of what’s involved in finding a place to live (scroll down!)

☐ Learn key housing terms  

☐ Decide when you want to move in (~2 months prior is ideal)

☐ Estimate your monthly budget

☐ Determine what type of housing you’re seeking

☐ Figure out if you need a roommate or two

☐ Consider where you want to live and how you’ll get to campus

☐ Secure your guarantor and prepare your financial documents to submit in a rental application

☐ Look into your tenant's insurance options to ensure you are covered once you move in

All decisions made? You’re ready to start searching for a place to live!

Download the Determine Your Needs Checklist [PDF]

A typical timeline of finding a place to live