When Should I Begin My Housing Search?

Students interested in off-campus housing for the fall semester should begin their housing search as early as late-May, and no later than early August.  Locating housing requires an in-person visit to the city.  The search for the perfect facility for you may take as little as two days or as long as two weeks, so it is wise not to wait until the last minute to start looking!  It is important to realize that a housing search must be conducted in person, because most landlords will not rent a room or an apartment without meeting you face to face.  This means that, generally, a friend is unable to find something for you.