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All you need to know for living off campus!
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OCSS-Who we are and what we do
The Off-Campus Housing Search
General Lease Issues
Renter’s Insurance
Roommate Tips
Pet Information
Getting Involved
Getting Connected
Transportation Options
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Student Services at White Creek
979.845.1741
http://ocss.tamu.edu
@tamustudentlife
The Offices of the Dean
of Student Life,
Texas A&M University
• Off-Campus Student Services• Consensual Language, Education, Awareness and Relationships (CLEAR)• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center (GLBTRC)• Health Promotion (HP)• New Student & Family Programs (NSFP)• Student Assistance Services (SAS)• Student Conduct Office (SCO)• Student Legal Services (SLS) • Student Media• Women’s Resource Center (WRC)
On-line database containing rental information pertinent to the B/CS area and opportunities to find roommates.
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General information about living off campus
Blank contracts and forms
Map of properties
List of amenities
Ads with properties’ specials
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TAA lease
• Approximately 90% use it
• Legally binding
• Guarantor
Familiarize yourself with clauses
Get a copy of your lease
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Individual Lease
Only responsible for your rent
Relocation clause
Common/Standard Lease
Responsible for full lease if roommate moves out
Subletting/Replacement
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Similar to on-campus residential living
Residential student advisor
Planned community activities
Require meal plans
Roommate matching
Assistance with high school to college
transition
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Pet Addendum, Utilities Addendum, etc.
Read everything before you sign it.
Put everything in writing.
Keep a copy of everything.
If you do not understand something,
ask questions.
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Getting you Security Deposit Back
Move In- Inventory (page 43 of OCSM)
Complete before unpacking
Submit within 48 hours
Keep a copy
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Move-Out Notice Form (pg. 48 of OCSM)
Include your forwarding address
Typically can be as much as 120 days of notice
Mark your calendar now
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Why do I need it? Protect your property (furniture, clothing,
vehicle, etc.)
Landlord is not responsible for renter’s personal belongings
Where can I get it? Local Agencies
Need estimate of total value of all items to insure
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Cleaning
Food
Visitors
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Roommate Contracts
can be found on pg. 45
of the OCSM
Talk about issues
BEFORE problems arise
Protect yourself from a
roommate that might
move out early or
not pay their share
of the rent
Utilities
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Student Legal Services provides legal consultation to all Texas A&M students free of charge.
• Information and counseling is available regarding a variety of legal matters
• Mediation Services
For more information visit http://studentlife.tamu.edu/sls
or call 979.862.4502
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http://btutilities.com
Complete application online, print, and sign
Scan and email or fax the following: (fax #: 979.821.5795; email: [email protected])
Signed application
Copy of lease
Copy of driver’s license or ID (include co-application/spouse information)
Fast, convenient, and easy ways to pay
Online payments
IVR phone payments (979.821.5700)
Automatic Bank Draft (form online)
Kiosk payments
BTU Services
Electric ∙ Water ∙ Wastewater ∙ Drainage ∙ Garbage
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http://cstx.gov/ucs
Complete application online by accessing the Connect/Disconnect Service link
Fast, convenient, and easy ways to pay
Online payments
IVR phone payments (979.764.3535, option 1)
Automatic Bank Draft (form online)
Mail payments
CSU Services
Electric ∙ Water ∙ Wastewater ∙ Drainage ∙ Garbage
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Register pet locally. All dogs and cats over four months of age must be license tagged in Brazos County and rabies vaccinated.
Brazos County Licenses are $15 and can be purchased through a veterinary, Aggieland Human Society, or Bryan Animal Center.
Pet deposits (evictable offense)
Texas A&M students receive 20% on all veterinary services at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
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MSC Open House
Sunday, September 4, 2016
1-5pm in Memorial Student Center
Over 1,000 organization at TAMU- Get Involved!
Housing Fair
February 15, 2017 10am-2pm
Over 50 housing vendors
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Aggie Up!
Helps integrate students into community and neighborhood living in a respectful and safe manner so their Aggie experience is positive both on and off-campus
Noise Abatement Class
Partnership with UPD, Bryan PD, and College station PD
WEEDS
TRASHPARKING
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Customer Assistance Center
108 Koldus
979.862.PARK
Transportation Services
transport.tamu.edu
@aggiespiritbus
@GetToAggieGame
• 6 choices• Wait List• Mailed beginning August 1st• Address Supplied During Registration
Permit Registration
Park in your assigned
Lot and display your
Permit properly
Parking on Campus
Campus Parking
Parkme
Get real-time occupancy for visitor
parking areas
iPhone and Android
Digital Services
On and off-campus transit service is fare-free to all
students, faculty and staff.
Off
Campus
Bus
Routes
transport.tamu.edu/busroutes
Bus Routestransport.tamu.edu
Mobile Apps for up-to-date Information
Texas A&M Mobile app
Destination Aggieland App
Available from Apple AppStore or
http://transport.tamu.edu/parking/events/annual.aspx
TAMU Mobile Appm.tamu.edu
Real Time Route Information
Alternative Transportation
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Does calling your property manager and informing them of a repair concern constitute proper notice?
Would it be a problem for you to bring your dog or cat to your private residence hall?
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If your roommate leaves in the middle of the semester are you liable for their rent?
After the last thunderstorm, you realized a leak in the roof caused severe damage to some of your personal property. Who is liable for the damage?
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Is it free to ride the Aggie Spirit Bus?
Can you share your parking permit with friends?
@aggieparking
If you have any questions, please feel free to call, email, or drop by our office.
We are here to support you.
Offices of the Dean of Student Life
Student Services at White Creek
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@aggiespiritbus
@GetToAggieGame
@TAMU_OCSS
TAMU Off-Campus Student
Services