Beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year Trinity College anticipates a housing shortage due to several college residence halls being offline for renovation. As a result, students who are interested in living off-campus are encouraged to investigate all of the opportunities for living independently. Trinity cannot be involved in making off-campus housing arrangements for students, instead we will try to provide you with helpful information and resources in order for everyone to live in the place of their own choosing. On this site, we maintain a list of rental resources and information for those considering living off-campus. We encourage you to read the FAQs first as there is very important information conveyed there to you to consider. The Office of Campus Life is also very willing to assist students in their search, so please feel free to contact one of us or stop by our office at 133 Allen Place.
Amy DeBaun, Director of Campus Life
Susan Salisbury, Associate Director for Housing and Residential Life
Carla Machado-Rodrigues, Office Assistant and Area Coordinator (Long Walk)
(Q) Who is required to live off-campus?
(A) During the 2007-2008 academic year there is an on-campus housing shortage due to residence hall renovations. As a result, some members of the class of 2009, those returning from college withdrawls, and all incoming transfers were not guaranteed on-campus housing. Students not included in those groups still must request permission to live-off campus since spots were held for them.
(Q) Will it cost more to live off-campus?
(A) Not necessarily. After much research we have found plenty of options that will cost less and some that will cost more. It is important to consider all the costs and not just rent when making a decision. Please refer to the attached Rental Property Cost Comparison to begin thinking about the costs involved.
(Q) Will my financial aid be affected if I live off-campus?
(A) It is expected that all financial aid will be calculated the same regardless of your housing status. However, since student's financial aid packages can vary dramatically, it is suggested that you contact the Office of Financial Aid directly to discuss your personal situation.
(Q) Do you have a resource to help me find a roommate to live off-campus with?
(A) At the bottom of this page there is a link to an online forum where students are encouraged to post a message if they are looking for roommates.
(Q) If I am studying away from the Hartford campus for part of the year, will I be able to share a lease with someone?
(A) Again, the online forum below would be an excellent place to look for a person to share a lease with.
(Q) What types of properties are available?
(A) The majority of the off-campus spaces listed are small houses immediately adjacent to campus. Places like Crescent Street and Allen Place are only a few steps away. There are other properties in Hartford listed as well because many students have said that there are other neighborhoods that are fun to live in and are close enough for an easy commute.
(Q) What do I need to do to let the college know that I would like permission to live off-campus?
(A) Each year, on a first come first served basis, the college will allow a limited number of students to live off-campus. Because of the renovations scheduled for the 2007-2008 academic year the number will be approximately 350. At the bottom of the page there is a link to a "Request to Life Off-Campus Form." Please make sure that you tell us that you will be living off campus by completing this form by no later than March 28, 2008. When you do this it will help us let others know (who want to live on campus) that there will be space for them.
(Q) If I live off-campus, how will that affect my lottery number in future years?
(A) Under the current system the way that lottery numbers are calculated is to average the room ratings for each room you occupied in campus housing. When students take a period off, study away from campus or live off-campus there is no room rating given. Therefore, there is no penalty for living off-campus. However, during the 2007-2008 academic year there will be lottery advantage points given for students who registered in advance to with Office of Campus Life to live off-campus. This change is to benefit students who were directly affected by the housing shortage.
| Hartford Rental Resources (Landlords and Property Management): |
Trinity College cannot endorse any particular realtor or property and cannot vouch for the the quality of the following listings. Students should exercise care in assessing the quality of the properties and arrangements before signing a lease. The most current listings are at the top of each category and landlords/property managers are asked to keep us informed when listings are no longer avaialble.
Areas Near Trinity:
- Hartford/Newington/West Hartford town line: Helen or Roland, 860-953-0427
- Catherine Street: 3-bedroom $900, Patsy, 860-951-3466
- "The Elms at Vernon Street, Brownell Aveune, and Allen Place" (All-Inclusive): Mike Ursini, 860-798-4665 (home), 203-217-2512 (cell)
- Brownell Avenue (All-Inclusive): Maureen Sullivan, 860-967-1756 (cell)
- The Village at Wethersfield, 860-956-7900
- Park Place Towers, 888-464-1758
- Wyllys Street: Neal Lorberbaum, 203-858-5778 (cell), 203-341-0879 (office)
- Barnard Street: Joe Reynolds, 860-690-5224 (cell)
- South End (near Wethersfield): 3-bedroom $1000 Rosemary Aiello, 860-614-6767
- Affleck street: Chris Muska
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Allen Place, Flatbush Avenue, Zion Street, Sherbrook, New Britian Avenue, Roxbury: David Lemkuil, Property Manager 860-249-1396 x124 (office), 860-559-0178 (cell)
West End/West Hartford:
Downtown:
Online Resources:
Looking for Roommate(s)? Post on our roommate bulletin board.
Renting your first apartment? What questions should you ask the landlord? What should be included? Read this very helpful guide from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. tenants rights
Request to Live Off-Campus (Online-Form)