GRAD HOUSING RENTAL GUIDELINES

Who Can Apply

OARDC Graduate Houses and Apartments are available for OSU graduate students only. If space is available, Visiting Scholars 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, Kyle Bennett, is the one responsible for assigning rooms.

Basic Information
The OARDC Housing Manager is located in the Office of Human Resources in the Research Services Building on the OARDC Wooster campus. Office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday. For answers to any questions or concerns please call or email, Kyle Bennett, at 330-263-3719, bennett.693@osu.edu

Types Of Housing

• Male Graduate House, 1340 Station Dr., with ten single rooms and one shared room with a maximum capacity of twelve male students (Rent: $225/month)
• Female Graduate House, 1341 Campus Dr., with four shared rooms with a maximum capacity of eight female students (Rent: $175/month)
• Visiting Scientist House, 1351 Campus Dr., with two single rooms and one shared room with a maximum capacity of four female students (Rent: $200/month-single rooms & $175/month-shared room)
• Female Graduate House (singles) 1628 Dover Road, with five single rooms with a maximum capacity of five female students (Rent: $450/month)

• All four houses are for singles only, it is not designated for couples or families.
  

• Duplex, apartments E and F, 1370 Station Dr. Apartment E ($550/month) is a two bedroom apartment with one double and one single bed. Apartment F ($500/month) is a one bedroom shared apartment with two single beds. Apartment E is designated for singles or couples with children. Apartment F is designated for singles or couples without children.
  
• Fourplex, apartments A, B, C, and D, 1390 Station Dr. Apartments A and B ($450/month) each have one bedroom with two single beds. Apartments C and D ($450/month) each have two bedrooms with one double and one single bed. These apartments are designated for singles and couples without children.
  
• Duplex, apartments 13A and 13B, 2430 Dover Road. Apartments 13A and 13B ($325/month plus utilities) are each two bedrooms with a half bedroom/storage space on the third floor.
• Apartment E is the only apartment that is designated for couples with children. All other apartments are for singles or couples without children.
  

* For all houses and apartments it is necessary for the renters to provide their own linens. Cable television, wireless internet and utilities are included in the rent payment for the houses and apartments. The renters staying in the duplex on Dover Road are responsible for their own utilities and setting up their own cable and internet if it is desired.

Arrival

1. The renter must check in with the OARDC Housing Manger, Kyle Bennett, at the Human Resources Office located in the Research Services Building room 121.
   
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, and information concerning wireless internet usage, which the renter must sign.

Departure

1. Each renter is responsible for notifying, Kyle Bennett, 330-263-3719, bennett.693@osu.edu, of any change in arrival, departure, or extension date. (All students must depart one month after receiving a degree).
   
2. The renter should contact, Kyle Bennett, 330-263-3719, as soon as possible prior to leaving.
   
3. Arrangements must be made to return the keys to Kyle Bennett by the renter.
   A $15.00 charge is imposed for any lost or unreturned keys.
   
4. The duplex apartments located at 2430 Dover Road, will have their utility meters read one day before the departure date so the tenant(s) can pay the bill before he/she leaves.
   
5. Providing the renter's 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.