I want to apply to Ithaca College as a transfer student, but I'm worried about housing. Do transfer students get guaranteed housing or is it a scramble to find your own place? Any insights would be super helpful!
Hello there! At Ithaca College, transfer students are indeed eligible for on-campus housing. The Office of Residential Life at Ithaca tries to accommodate as many transfer students as possible in the college's residence halls. However, it's important to note that this housing is not guaranteed, as it's based on availability.
The process begins after you've been admitted and submitted your housing application. If there's space available at that time, you'll be assigned a room on campus. If no spaces are available, you might need to look off-campus. The college's Off-Campus Housing office has resources to support students in finding local off-campus housing if necessary. They maintain a list of available local rental properties and offer information on tenant rights and responsibilities too.
In short, while the college tries to provide housing for transfer students, you may need to be proactive and consider off-campus options as well. It's a good idea to review potential off-campus housing options while you're waiting for your college acceptance and housing assignment, so that you are prepared in case on-campus housing is not available.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.