-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!

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!

For anyone thinking about renting and moving off-campus in the coming year or two (or for folks thinking about moving somewhere else next year and need a fresh "rental beginning"), there are many things to consider (or "re"-consider).

Find out more!

Is it really cheaper to live off-campus? How much will it cost?

Will I have more "freedom" without an RA around? What will I do with the additional responsibilities being placed on me?

So, what is this lease-thing, anyway? Is it really a legal document?

Can I study better without 40 other students living next door? Will I be motived enough to make it to campus for class, let alone to study?

These questions (and many, many more) need to be considered, discussed, and answered before you make any decision.

Plan to attend one of the following "OFF-CAMPUS 101" workshops. You won't be disappointed and you'll leave with valuable information and be prepared to make an informed decision.

• Tuesday, October 20th at 3:00PM in BTSU 316


• Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00PM in Offenhauer 1103


• Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00PM in Founder's Courtyard Dining Room

The 2009 BGSU Housing Fair will take place on Thursday, November 19th.

OLSCAMP 101
10 am - 2:30 pm

This is a drop-in, open-house style event. Feel free to come as much as you are able, and come back between class if possible.

Free food, give-aways, and great information from local landlords, vendors, insurance agencies, and several City and University Departments.

Check-out the Housing Fair Webpage for more information.

Welcome to the Off-Campus Student Services Community, hosted by and through BGViews.

Maybe you've landed here through the Off-Campus Student Services website, or perhaps through the BGViews network.

In any case, we hope that this community provides you with helpful links and information related to life off-campus.

Subscribe to the RSS feeds here and in the Forum to stay up to date on things related to living off-campus. Also, from time to time you'll read information here from other students, USG senators, local landlords, and residents and officials from the City of Bowling Green.

Check-out the Forum tab for some specific topics and categories related to life off-campus.

-Andy Alt
Assistant Dean of Students