By Katherine Schutzman
The completed Purple Line light rail’s commuter access could spur the development of student-oriented housing along its route, according to a student-conducted study. Continue reading Purple Line could encourage student commuting over campus-adjacent housing, study finds
Photos and story by Emily R. Condon Even as COVID cases decrease, many students still may not know what to expect after testing positive. Isolation housing rooms filled up last week as 153 new COVID-19 cases were reported by students from according to the University of Maryland COVID-19 Dashboard. Students who live in an on-campus residence, including South Campus Commons, Courtyards, or university owned fraternity … Continue reading A look inside isolation at Fraternity Row 6
By Ceoli Jacoby As the percentage of owner-occupied single family homes in College Park continues to decrease, both the city council and the College Park City-University Partnership (CPC-UP) are showing renewed interest in neighborhood stabilization initiatives. But some University of Maryland, College Park students — particularly those who have been priced out of area apartment buildings — are concerned that such initiatives could worsen the … Continue reading Students fear displacement as community leaders push to bolster home buying
By Devin Rank Living on campus during the pandemic has not been easy for many students at the University of Maryland. UMD’s Department of Residence Life announced their expectations for students living on campus in light of the recent sequester-in-place, which are “to flatten the curve, stop the spread,” according to UMD’s housing website. These restrictions are meant to protect student’s health, but they have … Continue reading Students share future living plans amid pandemic
By Kiersten Hacker After the difficult college decision process, freshmen students at UMD were faced with another tough decision: whether to move on campus or stay at home. With COVID-19 restrictions and the majority of classes being held online, students assessed their options of learning from home or joining the campus community to get as close to the “traditional” college experience they could get during … Continue reading UMD remote freshmen face spring housing uncertainty
By Kiersten Hacker Students living in South Campus Commons and The Courtyards apartments are still fighting to get out of their leases after the management company of both buildings released an update to the “Rules and Regulations” section of leases in July, similar to the Department of Resident Life housing addendum. After all students were sent home in March, some decided to re-lease their apartments … Continue reading Concerned Tenants of UMD still helping students fight to terminate leases
By Spencer Dobkin Students at the University of Maryland find themselves searching for off-campus housing after their freshman or sophomore year. They choose from renting houses or apartments, and schools also usually offer university-owned housing outside of campus dorms. Some of College Park’s most common choices for UMD students are houses for rent in Old Town. Seventy-eight percent of Old Town is renter-occupied, according to … Continue reading Students face multiple challenges finding housing as semester ends
By Hugh Garbrick An influx of admitted students has overwhelmed the university’s on-campus housing this year, forcing as many as 700 students into living in lounges and flex-rooms, a Resident Life spokesperson said. Resident Life assistant director for communications and marketing Tracy Kiras estimated that 38 lounges are being used as dorm rooms to accommodate students. These are in addition to the use of many … Continue reading Lack of on-campus housing space for new students affects up to 700 Terps
