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Residential Housing's Off-Campus Living office serves as a resource for students and members of the university community by assisting students with off campus living issues and working to promote positive relationships between student residents and the Athens community.

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News & Announcements

CA Selection: Off-Campus Living is now accepting applications for Community Assistant Positions for the 2012-2013 school year. More information and the application packet can be found here.

Rental Listings: We are happy to announce the launch of an off-campus rental housing listing for students, faculty and staff. The searchable listing can be found here.

Mission

The Off-Campus Living Office's mission is to coordinate services, education, events and resources for students living off-campus.

Goals

• Transition Programs: Prepare students for living independently off-campus in the Athens community with emphasis placed on how to be responsible citizens.
  
• Citizenship: Educate students on personal responsibility and foster active community involvement with an emphasis placed on community service.
• Partnerships: Create relationships between students and community through service, education, and participation. This includes establishing relationships with city officials and the neighborhood associations.
  
• Student Development: Encourage student development and involvement by providing the support to become a successful community member who is capable of navigating the responsibilities of living in the community.
• Advocacy: Inform students of their rights and responsibilities as members of the community and refer students to appropriate resources when their rights have been violated.
• Health and Safety: Promote off campus living conditions that meet high quality standards while encouraging students to live safely and make healthy choices.