Off-campus housing at the University of Denver
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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.
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Convenience in relation to on-campus locations is a priority for many DU students in search of off-campus housing.
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While many University of Denver Studentsenjoy living in stand alone units instead of apartments, an overwhelming majorityof these units are not situated near the DUcampus.
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In searching for off-campus living arrangements, many students such asInternational Studies major Caleb Petry relied on the internet to aid in their quest of finding housing after returning from study abroad.
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Many housing options in and aroundthe DU area provide amenities such as washer and dryer facilities. Locations such as Tabor Apartmentshowever charge $1.75 for washingmachines and $1.25 to use the dryers.
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According to a Denver Post article published in2015, in the city of Denver, the average rent foran apartment costs approximately $1,359 permonth.
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With a large number of new housing unitsbeing constructed in and around the DU area, parking problems have persisted for many DU students who reside off-campus.
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A positive aspect of the construction projects occurring around the DU areais the fact that new housing is being builtin areas of great convenience such as on University Blvd.
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According to several residents of the TaborApartments on University Blvd, the various construction projects taking place have made street parking in the immediate area around the apartments a disaster.
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In spite of the on-campus housing shortages, there are still a significant number of off-campus locations availablefor rent in and around the DU area.
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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.
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The University of Denver neighborhoodis a sprawling community, as a result off-campus housing is a complicated issuefor many juniors and seniors. This holdsespecially true for those returning from study abroad.