Moving Off-Campus?
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Moving Off-Campus?
What’s the process for moving off-campus?
Our Mission
The Off-Campus Life office, or OCL, serves as the first point of contact for students moving, and living, off-campus.
Living off-campus comes with many benefits, challenges and anxieties. A guide can help chart the path through the challenges and anxieties, to reach the good outcomes you seek from living off-campus. At OCL, we want to be yours.
Browse all our resources in the top menu above. Below, we’ve included key questions and concerns that lots of students have, to get you off on a fast start to a great life off-campus. And when those resources don’t offer the help you need, reach out via social media, email, or phone. We’re here for you.
Housing Options
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Housing Options
Where can I find housing options?
International Student
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International Student
I’m an international student. What should I know?
Landlord Challenges
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Landlord Challenges
What should I do with an issue with my landlord?
Living in Evanston
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Living in Evanston
What to know about living in Evanston!
Living in Chicago
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Living in Chicago
What to know about living in Chicago!
Being a Good Neighbor
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Being a Good Neighbor
I’m hosting a gathering. How can I prevent issues?
Budgeting
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Budgeting
How do I pay for everything?
Eating Well
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Eating Well
I don’t know how to cook!
Upcoming Events
October 20, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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October 21, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get to know your neighborhood with a fun Bingo game! Created by members of the neighborhood association for the Firefigh...
October 22, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get to know your neighborhood with a fun Bingo game! Created by members of the neighborhood association for the Firefigh...
News
OCL Newsletter
There's a new October edition of the Off-Campus Life Newsletter! You can find it below. And, keep your eyes out for October's Sophomore Edition of the Newsletter, coming soon (for now, you still have September's!).
Take me to the October 2026 Newsletter!
Take me to the September 2026 Newsletter (Sophomore Edition)!
Remember, all of our newsletters are always available here.
