Off-Campus Student Services

Vision

To ensure all UTC students and staff are wholly enabled, empowered, and equipped to find, secure, and live in a positive off-campus environment to support their continued academic work.

Mission

Building relationships with students and local properties, Off-Campus Student Services aims to educate students about the legal, practical, and complex nuances of off-campus housing, to facilitate the student transition from on-campus housing to off-campus housing, to advocate for students' needs as a model for students to find their own voice, and to build a positive community of returning students and properties.

Values

Building competencies

Establishing trusting relationships yields greater good

Advocacy starts with education

Model integrity and honesty, and it will be reflected to you

Offer to help everyone

Civic engagement and connections

Services

• Programming, resources, and education for students about rights, responsibilities, and the process of off-campus living
• Online Marketplace for rentals, roommates, subleases, and more, powered by College Pads
• Off-Campus Housing Fair each semester to explore housing options
• Roommate Matching events to facilitate positive, affordable living environments
• Resource guides for local utility services, governments, and neighborhood groups
• Checklists and Handouts to educate and guide students through the off-campus living process
• One-on-One support navigating roommate, landlord, and housing concerns
• Connect students to additional resources like legal counsel when needed
• Management of a UTC Apartment Association
• Liaison and partner for UTC and local properties