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Start with their information for international students or for faculty, staff and scholars. If you plan to share housing, Being a Good Roommate offers some suggestions. Renting On-Campus (university-owned housing) Living on campus has many advantages, including the opportunity to start establishing a network of friends and neighbors and access to professional housing staff members who can answer your questions and help you locate University and community resources. On-campus housing is served by U-M buses. On-campus housing options include: Residence halls for undergraduate students only. Henderson House, Martha Cook, and the Lawyers Club. Northwood Community Apartments Housing for undergraduate students (sophomore and above only), graduate students, faculty, staff, scholars Family housing for students, faculty, staff, and scholars As with any lease or contract, be sure that you understand your University of Michigan housing lease or contract before you sign it. Read the information about your contract at University Housing. University Housing also recommends buying renter’s insurance. Off-Campus (privately-owned housing) Before looking for off-campus housing: Read Tenant Basics Read the Survey of Off-Campus Average Rental Rates & Vacancy Rates to get an idea of how much to expect to pay for off-campus housing. Remember that your signature on a housing lease means that you have read the lease and accept the provisions of the lease. If you have questions about a lease, contact the Housing Information Office at 1011 Student Activities Building or Student Legal Services (enrolled students only) for assistance. Plan how you will travel to and from campus. Check AATA and campus bus routes if you plan to travel by bus. University Housing also recommends buying renter’s insurance. Finding off-campus housing: The University Housing Office maintains a list of available housing The Intercooperative Council offers housing that is less expensive because residents share the work necessary to run the houses. The Ecumenical Center and International Residence offers the opportunity to live and interact with students and scholars from many different cultural, national, racial, and religious backgrounds who have chosen ECIR because they want to learn from each other. Marketplace on Facebook Ann Arbor Craigslist Temporary Early Arrival Housing Temporary Early Arrival Housing is intended for students who need to arrive before their residence hall is open, need temporary housing before their permanent housing is available, or need temporary housing while looking for permanent housing. It is available August 8 through August 25, 2011. Term Break Housing U-M residence halls close during the vacation between fall and winter terms, but Term Break Housing is available for students who need a place to stay in Ann Arbor during the term break. Ann Arbor Hotel Information Ann Arbor Accommodations List Visit Ann Arbor Accommodations Search Buying a Home The The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a guide to buying a home. It includes tips on choosing a real estate agent, loan information, housing rights, and homeowners insurance. Last reviewed: 10/10

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