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Off-Campus Housing Near University of Wyoming
$490/unit
Fees may applyAutumn Ridge Commons Apartments
$499/unit
Fees may applyThe Social Laramie
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming is the state's only four-year public university, located in Laramie, Wyoming, and enrolling approximately 12,000 to 13,000 students. Founded in 1886, UW offers strong programs in engineering, business, law, and the natural sciences. Laramie sits at 7,165 feet elevation in southeastern Wyoming, giving students a distinctive high-altitude, wide-open-sky college experience. The off-campus rental market in Laramie is active, with student-friendly apartments and houses available throughout the city.
University of Wyoming Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
First-year students at the University of Wyoming are required to live in on-campus residence halls for their first academic year. Exceptions are granted to students who are 21 or older, married, have dependents, live with a parent or guardian within 30 miles of campus, or have already completed a year or more of college coursework.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their freshman year and met any applicable exemption criteria are free to seek off-campus housing in Laramie. The off-campus market is robust, with options ranging from studio apartments near the UW campus core to larger houses farther from campus.
Lease Timing
Most Laramie leases follow a standard 12-month cycle beginning in August. Landlords typically begin showing and leasing properties for the following fall in October and November, and the best units near campus are often secured before the spring semester ends.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with University of Wyoming before signing a lease.