{"id":4948,"date":"2019-05-24T11:40:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T15:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/?page_id=4948"},"modified":"2025-07-30T22:52:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:52:04","slug":"off-campus-to-do-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/home\/universal-toolkit\/off-campus-to-do-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Off-Campus To-do List"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/calculator-385506_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>1 Develop a budget<\/h1><p>Determine your budget and remember to factor in other expenses like food and gas. <section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Budget resources\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-budget-resources\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-5035\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5035\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/Budgeting-Powerpoint.pdf\">Budgeting Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4969\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4969\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/College-Budget-Spreadsheet-Sample.xlsx\">Sample Spreadsheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel reverse  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/32060992762_b7257fbbb1_z.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>2 Find roommates<\/h1><p>Decide who you want to live with. If necessary, use our online roommate database or reach out to classmates via social media (e.g., Facebook class pages). You can also contact landlords about vacant rooms in existing rentals.<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Roommate resources\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-roommate-resources\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-5176\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5176\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.housing.uri.edu\/\">Roommate Database<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/32091239331_59d2a7e0a1_k.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>3 Contact landlords\/rental agencies<\/h1><p>Take a look at our website for rental listings. It is best to reach out to multiple landlords for availability, which gives you options when deciding where to live.<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Finding housing\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-finding-housing\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-5179\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5179\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.housing.uri.edu\/\">Rental Database<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel reverse  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/31399829363_63ef821d95_z.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>4 Create a roommate agreement<br \/>\n<\/h1><p>Set ground rules before you move in. Decide how other expenses like utilities are divided. Our website has a sample roommate agreement.<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Roommate resources\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-roommate-resources-1\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5176\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.housing.uri.edu\/\">Roommate Database<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1081\/checklist-2077020_1280.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>5 Inspect the property<\/h1><p>Before you move in, walk through the property with your landlord to protect your security deposit and damage liability. Our website has a sample condition checklist.<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Property inspection forms\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-property-inspection-forms\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-5203\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5203\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/Initial-Condition-Checklist.docx\">Initial condition checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel reverse  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/46287920421_7687a1ea72_o-e1548183239295.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>6 Find transportation<\/h1><p>Purchase a campus parking permit or explore other options to get to campus like carpooling, bus, or bicycle. Visit the Transportation and Parking website for more info.<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Transportation links\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-transportation-links\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-5206\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5206\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transportation\/parking\/\">Parking Permits<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-5284\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5284\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/transportation\">Transportation info<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/UNC-20180622-NL-032-e1559313281259.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>7 Plan for meals<\/h1><p>Commuter meal plans are available for students who want the option of eating at on-campus dining facilities. You should factor in grocery shopping, meal prep and\/or meal plans in your budget and daily routine.<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Food resources\" data-show-title=\"0\"><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel reverse  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/sandy-cheeks-gansett2-e1547512874147.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>8 Be prepared<\/h1><p>Check out our website for a list items to have in an emergency supply kit and for evacuation maps. Sign up for the URI alert system and the alert system in the area you live. Consider getting renters insurance.<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Emergency resources\" data-show-title=\"0\"><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1081\/31852849190_6c91c4a049_z.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>9 Be a good neighbor<br \/>\n<\/h1><p>Meet your neighbors. Check out our website for a list of local ordinances. Remember that the student code of conduct applies to students living off-campus.<br \/>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Conduct information\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-conduct-information\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-5218\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5218\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/Off-Campus-Student-Conduct-and-You.pdf\">Off-Campus Conduct<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel reverse  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1078\/32415949178_4759067ab3_o-e1548701055247.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article><h1><sup>#<\/sup>10 Get involved<br \/>\n<\/h1><p>Consider joining one of over 180 student clubs or organizations on-campus. Find out what\u2019s happening in your local area. Check out the URI events website for cool events happening on campus.<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu linkBg \" data-name=\"Getting involved\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-getting-involved\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-5212\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5212\"><a href=\"http:\/\/events.uri.edu\/\">Events Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-5281\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5281\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentinvolvement\/\">Student Involvement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3495,"featured_media":0,"parent":7130,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-4948","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3495"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4948"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4948\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5293,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4948\/revisions\/5293"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commuter-housing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}