• Male or Female Group Houses with single and double rooms
• One or Two Bedroom Apartments (Suitable for two people)
• Family duplex apartments
  

Who Can Apply

OARDC Grad Houses and Apartments are available for graduate students only. If space is available, Visiting Scholars or Visiting Scientists can request to stay in graduate housing for a short term of one to three months.

Application Process

A "Housing Request Form" must be completed by the applicant or his/her designate and co- signed by academic advisor/supervisor or chair/head of academic unit. Housing Application Request Forms can be printed from the Graduate Student Information website or by calling 330-263-3719. When the application form is completed and returned, the applicant's name is logged on the appropriate waiting list (Grad Student Houses or OARDC Apartments). No phone reservations will be considered without a written application. Upon request, the Housing Manager will mail applications to be completed and returned. When housing becomes available, the next applicant or advisor/supervisor will be contacted. Rooms/apartments will be held open for one month before moving on to the next person on the list.

The Housing Manger shall have the right to make decisions based on individual circumstances and available information pertaining to each housing situation.


Arrival

1. The renter must check in with the OARDC Housing Manger at the Human Resources Office located in the Research Services Building.
    
2. The first month's rent and security deposit will be collected.
    
3. The renter will be given a key, Rules & Regulations Form, and Rental Agreement, which the renter must sign.
   

Departure

1. Each renter is responsible for notifying the Housing Manger of any change in arrival, departure, or extension date. (All students must depart one month after receiving a degree).
    
2. The renter should contact the Housing Manager as soon as possible prior to leaving.
    
3. Arrangements must be made to return the keys to the Housing Manager by the renter.
   A $15.00 charge is imposed for any lost or unreturned keys.
    
4. The duplex apartment utility meters will be read one day before the departure date so the tenant can pay the bill before he/she leaves.
    
5. Providing the renters room or apartment passes inspection, the renter will be refunded his/her security deposit.  Repair costs will be deducted from the security deposit or if the cost exceeds the deposit, this will be billed to the renter.

The Ohio State University/OARDC, reserves the right to alter, amend, revoke, or make fee changes relating to these rental guidelines.