BGSU Off-Campus Student Services

East Wooster Street (west of campus) is undergoing heavy construction until late October. The area between the CSX railroad crossing and Prospect Street is getting a new road, curbs, and sidewalks.

The area has many hazards, including open trenches, and is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Please make sure to pay attention to street and sidewalk closure signs. Anyone in the construction zone is subject to being cited by the police for failing to obey traffic control devices, which includes posted signs.

While intermittent access to some businesses may be available from Wooster Street, you are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Many of our off-campus students and community members are accustomed to a heavy item trash pick-up at the end of each season in Bowling Green. Unfortunately, the City is unable to provide a heavy item pick-up in August 2010. Please, do NOT put any large trash at the curb when you move-out in August.

For more information on what to do with your large items, visit the Public Works website for more information. To arrange for pick-up, call the City. Fees may apply.

We are looking for a subleaser for the next academic year in enclave 2! Rent is $273/ mth and it includes:
*water
*internet
*24 hour gym access
*pool
*year round hot tub
*game room
*24 hour computer lab.

The lease starts in late August and goes through early May

Call 412-608-8345 for more info!

we are looking for 2 more roommates to live at our house next school year (lease starts in august). its a 5 bedroom house downtown right next to the bars. It has 2 kitchens and 3 bathrooms and an awesome basement. rent is $360 a month+utilities. please email me at mperman@bgsu.edu or text/call me at 419-689-3984

washer and dryer-
great location-
a lot of fun-

PLEASE GET AT ME!

-in Copper Beeach Townhomes

-large single room with private bathroom/shower

-3-floor spacious apartment with biult in washer/dryer and dishwasher

-free access to complex gym and recreation center

-will live with 2 other females and 1 dog

-$350.00/month + $10-15 dollars for utilities (may be open to negociate not paying utilities

-5 minutes form BGSU campus

CONTACT-Sophia Guarracino, 732-814-6017 or sguarra@bgsu.edu

*Copper Beech is a competitive complex to get into so if you live here, it will be very easy for you to sign a lease for the coming year.

I will be entering BGSU this fall and I am looking to share a rental close to campus. I live in Gaylord, MI and will be entering as a Junior. I am 21.

Thinking about living off-campus next year? Before you make the move, prepare yourself!

Off-Campus 101 is being offered 4 times in the next month - check it out!

Thursday, 2/25, 7pm, Founders Conference Room
Monday, 3/1, 4pm, 208 Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Wednesday, 3/17, 7pm, Mac North Conference Room
Monday, 3/22, 4pm, Bowen-Thompson Student Union

OC 101:

• Provides informational resources about moving and living off-campus


• Offers assistance in finding off campus housing


• Encourages responsible and safe living off campus


• Discusses healthy conflict resolution between roommates and neighbors


• Supports early resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants

One of the primary goals of Off-Campus Student Services is to serve as a conduit of information to off-campus students. Whether you've lived off-campus for several years or you are just fresh out of the residence halls, you'll find the information found at the links below very helpful.

If you have suggestions for how our staff can serve you better, please let us know by sending an email to offcampus@bgsu.edu.

Please read below for a few helpful tips and pieces of information:

• Off-Campus Student Services Website
• Off-Campus Blog
• BGViews - Off-Campus Forum
• BGViews - Off-Campus Community Board
• BGViews Housing Guide
• Off-Campus Student Services on Facebook!

As you prepare to leave BG for the winter break (or for students not leaving home for the break), I want to encourage you to consider the tips and reminders listed below.

1. Don't forget to register for spring 2010 semester!

2. Security Tips: The reality is that break-ins and theft increase over extended university breaks.
o Update your contact information in MyBGSU.
o Take valuables with you over break.
o Take pictures of other valuables.
o Consider closing your window shades or blinds.
o Put lights on an automatic timer.
o Lock the doors.
o Notify the post-office to hold your mail.

3. Energy Efficiency and Safety Ideas
o Don't turn your heat off! Keep it above 55 degrees.
o Unplug non-essential electrical appliances.

4. "House" Cleaning
o Make arrangements for snow removal from sidewalks.
o Remove perishable food from your refrigerator and cabinets.
o Heavy Item Pick-up from the City begins Dec. 28.

For more tips, visit www.bgsu.edu/offcampus and click on News and Events.

There's many things to think about when finding a place to rent. It's not usually a simple decision, but requires thoughtful consideration and careful exploration.

One quick suggestion as you're thinking about this is to consider the City of Bowling Green Zoning & Occupancy ordinance.

In some rental houses in town, no more than 3 unrelated individuals may live in the house. This does not apply to all rental houses, but you need to check this out for yourself. Ask your potential landlord, call the City of Bowling Green Planning Department, and if you hear anything from your potential landlord about "you only need 3 people to sign the lease but you can split the cost any way you want", ask more questions!