Off-Campus Housing

As a residential institution, students are required to live in college housing and most live on campus.  For the majority of Lafayette students, off-campus housing is only an option during their senior year.  As students begin to look ahead to life after college, living off campus as a student can add a new and exciting dimension to their education at Lafayette College, one that we hope will help teach invaluable life skills.

College-owned Off-campus Housing (COOC)

Seniors and upper level students who select general College-owned houses or apartments through the Lottery or who are accepted into a Monroe Neighborhood House, Arts House, Hillel House, or the Portlock Black Cultural Center (PBCC), will enjoy the independence of being off-campus while still living in college housing.

College-owned Off-campus

Private Off-campus Housing (POC)

Private off-campus housing in the community surrounding Lafayette is limited to senior students who have applied and been approved to rent from a private landlord. Private rentals include an array of apartment and home rental opportunities in a variety of price ranges.

Private off-campus

Priority Private Off Campus Process (Priority Process)

The Priority Private Off-Campus Process is the process for current juniors to become Eligible for selection for a "Release" to pursue renting from a private landlord their senior year.

Priority Process

While living in an off-campus home, you will have the opportunity to

  • Build on the community living skills you learned in the residence halls.
  • Assume more responsibility for your housing needs, similar to what you will need to do after graduation.
  • Appreciate and respect your neighbors and be cognizant of the living differences between you and them.
  • Take the initiative to meet new people, including community members who live in your neighborhood.