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Off-Campus Housing Near UGA
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Georgia
The University of Georgia sends about 39,147 Bulldogs into Athens, a leafy college town that punches above its size on music and football. North Campus is the postcard: the cast-iron Arch on Broad Street, brick quads, and the Chapel Bell students ring after wins. Downtown sits right at the edge of campus, so the walk from class to live music takes minutes, and the city earned its reputation early with bands like R.E.M. and the B-52s. Tate Plaza is the daytime crossroads, and Sanford Stadium packs in fall Saturdays between its famous hedges. When you want trees and water, Sandy Creek Park and Lake Chapman are a short drive north. Most students walk, bike, or hop the campus and city buses, since the core is tight and parking is a headache.
University of Georgia Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
All first-year students at UGA have to live in University Housing for their first year, so the off-campus hunt really starts your sophomore year. Exemptions are narrow and generally cover students who are older, married, living with a parent or guardian in the area, or who have specific documented circumstances, and you apply through Housing rather than just opting out.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Once you are cleared to move off, the process is pretty standard for Athens. Most complexes and houses lease by the unit, though by-the-bed leases are common in the bigger student buildings, which matters if your roommate situation is shaky. A joint lease means everyone is on the hook if one roommate bails, so read closely for individual versus joint liability. Older houses near Five Points and Boulevard can carry occupancy limits tied to local code.