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Off-campus housing at the University of Denver
- 1. While the University of Denver mandates all first and second-year students live in on-campus dorms, over 75% of third and fourth year students live off-campus. This high percentage is due to a shortage of on-campus housing options for DU’s juniors and seniors.
- 2. Convenience in relation to on-campus locations is a priority for many DU students in search of off- campus housing.
- 3. While many University of Denver Students enjoy living in stand alone units instead of apartments, an overwhelming majority of these units are not situated near the DU campus.
- 4. In searching for off-campus living arrangements, many students such as International Studies major Caleb Petry relied on the internet to aid in their quest of finding housing after returning from study abroad.
- 5. Many housing options in and around the DU area provide amenities such as washer and dryer facilities. Locations such as Tabor Apartments however charge $1.75 for washing machines and $1.25 to use the dryers.
- 6. According to a Denver Post article published in 2015, in the city of Denver, the average rent for an apartment costs approximately $1,359 per month.
- 7. With a large number of new housing units being constructed in and around the DU area, parking problems have persisted for many DU students who reside off-campus.
- 8. A positive aspect of the construction projects occurring around the DU area is the fact that new housing is being built in areas of great convenience such as on University Blvd.
- 9. According to several residents of the Tabor Apartments on University Blvd, the various construction projects taking place have made street parking in the immediate area around the apartments a disaster.
- 10. In spite of the on-campus housing shortages, there are still a significant number of off-campus locations available for rent in and around the DU area.
- 11. Although there are many off- campus living options available in and around the DU area, some DU students procrastinated on finding housing and consequently had to reside on friends’ couches until a suitable living arrangement could be made.
- 12. The University of Denver neighborhood is a sprawling community, as a result off-campus housing is a complicated issue for many juniors and seniors. This holds especially true for those returning from study abroad.