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Our team consists of:

• 4 Neighborhood Ambassadors (NAs) - a mixture of undergraduate juniors and seniors
• 1 Area Coordinator - a full-time professional staff member 
• 1 Assistant Dean - a full-time professional staff member, who is also a member of the leadership team of the Dean of Students office

No. We share information about listings in the area in order to provide options for students. Since every student’s housing journey and housing needs are different, we don’t give preferential treatment to specific properties, landlords, or property managers.

No. We do not place students in housing.
For housing placements in University-owned property, contact the housing office:

Contact Information
Phone: (408) 554-4900, Email: housing@scu.edu

Office Hours - Benson Memorial Center, Room 212
Academic Year: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

No. For any questions, concerns, or requests concerning housing exemption requests to live off campus, contact the housing office:

Contact Information
Phone: (408) 554-4900, Email: housing@scu.edu

Office Hours - Benson Memorial Center, Room 212
Academic Year: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Yes. Our Area Coordinator can provide a basic lease review upon request, but:

• We do NOT offer legal services
• ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ does NOT provide legal advice or authority

For a more thorough lease review, and to understand tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities, we strongly recommend an outside organization such as , a non-profit organization that provides a lot of our educational materials. 

Disclaimer:
All housing agreements are the sole responsibility of the student/tenant(s) and landlord.

Whenever you are ready to start thinking about living off campus is the best time to start your search. We've noticed the busiest times of the housing search tend to be the following:

• Late March / April (after University Villas applications/placements are finalized)
• Early Fall (many landlords/property managers finalize rental agreements for units a year in advance)
• November / December (after Neighborhood Unit applications/placements are finalized)

If you are looking for housing outside these times, that's okay! We can still help

If you are new to the area, Santa Clara County housing costs tend to be above the national average. Depending on a multitude of factors (proximity to campus, amenities, etc.), the low-end of a 2-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment is roughly $3,400/month. To see what's nearby, check out Off Campus Living's "Housing" page for options.

Before diving into listings and talking to landlords, start by checking out our "Resources." There, you’ll find:

• Tips on what to look for when searching for housing
• Information on avoiding potential scams
• Guidance on your rights as a tenant
• What to expect throughout the housing process

When you take time to reflect on your budget, timeline, and non-negotiables, that narrows down the search process for you.

We have a "housing/roommate finder" form you can fill out, and a "housing/roommate finder results" list of everyone who filled out the form who you can reach out to, on our website's "Housing" page. You can input preferences of what you are looking for in a roommate, and reach out to other people who did the same to see if you are a match. A short email or text introducing yourself - Hello, I'm [insert name]. I saw you filled out the roommate finder form on the Off Campus Living website. I'm also looking for a roommate. Would you be interested in meeting? - could go a long way.

You can come by any time we're open!

Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. We are closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm.

If you are a student who has a quick question, needs some advice, or if you want to hang out in-between classes, you're welcome. It's a perfect spot for commuters. We have comfortable seating where you can do homework.