Off campus (education)

Off campus describes housing, activities, or services located outside a college or university’s grounds. The term also describes students who live outside campus housing.

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Student housing: Residential accommodation designed for students, whether managed by an institution or provided by private landlords. Off-campus housing is one major form of student housing.
Cost of living: The expenses required to maintain a particular standard of living in a place and period. Rent, utilities, food, and transport shape the cost of off-campus life.
On-campus housing: Residential accommodation located on a college or university campus. It is the direct location-based opposite of off-campus housing.
Campus: The grounds and buildings associated with a college, university, or other institution. Off-campus location is defined in relation to an institution's campus.
Commuter student: A student who travels to an educational institution rather than living near it in institution-affiliated housing. Commuter students commonly reach campus from off-campus homes.
Public transportation: Shared passenger transport services available to the public, such as buses, trains, and subways. Transit access can determine whether off-campus housing is practical.
Residential college: A college organized around shared student residence and academic life, often within a larger university. Its integrated residential model contrasts with living beyond campus.
University housing: Residential accommodation owned, operated, or assigned by a university for students or staff. Institutional housing can be located either on or beyond campus grounds.
Private rented sector: Housing rented from private landlords rather than owned or directly managed by public authorities or institutions. Private rentals often provide off-campus housing near colleges and universities.
Campus safety: Policies and practices intended to reduce harm and support security in and around an educational campus. Students living off campus may depend on safety resources beyond campus boundaries.