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North Carolina A&T State University is home to roughly 12,800 Aggies in Greensboro, a mid-size North Carolina city with a creative streak and a real downtown. As the largest historically Black university in the country, A&T carries a deep sense of pride and history that shows up everywhere on campus. Aggie traditions are the heartbeat: Homecoming, known as the Greatest Homecoming on Earth, takes over the city every October with a parade, step shows, concerts, and tailgating that draw tens of thousands back to Greensboro. Off campus, Greensboro gives you walkable districts like the South Elm Street stretch downtown, leafy older neighborhoods, and public parks. Campus sits just east of downtown, and most students walk, ride the shuttle, or drive.
North Carolina A&T strongly encourages first-year students to live on campus and houses new freshmen in double rooms. You handle housing self-selection after you confirm enrollment and complete New Student Orientation. Register and complete those steps early to get a better assignment.
Many students move off campus after the first year. The Greensboro rental process is standard, with a tour, application, deposit, and a credit or income check, often with a guarantor if you do not have rental history. A&T runs an off-campus housing marketplace with vetted listings, which beats trusting random sites.
Watch the lease structure. Student-focused complexes near campus often lease by the bed on a 12-month term, sometimes with all-inclusive utility rates, while houses in the surrounding neighborhoods lease by the unit, so roommates share one lease and joint liability. Greensboro has older rental housing in the historic districts, so check the condition, ask about heating and cooling, and read the subletting and early-termination clauses before you sign.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with North Carolina A & T State University before signing a lease.
Greensboro is a real city, so it is not as cutthroat as a tiny college town, but the student complexes near A&T still lease early. Touring in the winter for an August move-in is smart. Most students at A&T who want a specific complex start looking over the winter. Begin early if proximity to campus matters to you.
If you want a specific by-the-bed complex or a house in College Hill or a nearby neighborhood, aim to sign by February or March. Classes start in mid-August, so that is the standard move-in. Homecoming demand and the academic calendar drive the rhythm, so the prime units clear out in this stretch. Lock your roommate group early to improve your odds.
Because Greensboro has a large general apartment stock plus UNC Greensboro nearby, late searchers have more fallback options than at a small school. You can usually find something in summer with less selection. Spring openings and summer sublets show up as students graduate or leave for internships. Start with the A&T off-campus marketplace, then widen to broader Greensboro listings if you are flexible on distance from campus.
College Hill, directly adjacent to campus, is a classic student neighborhood with older houses and quick commutes that usually run lower than newer complexes. It is the go-to for students who want to be close and keep costs down.
Aycock, just south, is a historic district with character and tree-lined streets. It offers a settled residential feel within reach of campus.
Downtown and the South Elm Street stretch put you near the city's restaurants and nightlife in a walkable district. It suits students who want to be in the heart of Greensboro.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
A shared room or a bed in a student complex near NC A&T usually runs about $550-$800/month per person, with all-inclusive complexes near the top. A room in an older College Hill house lands lower, while a one-bedroom in the area runs higher, often above $1,000/month. Budget another $40-$100/month for utilities if they aren't bundled.
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