Off-Campus Living

Franciscan University contracts with an independent agency, Places for Students, to assist students in connecting with local property owners. This service provides an up-to-date list of local apartments, houses, and duplexes to rent. Access the agency’s website from the University website by typing off campus housing in the search bar.

Students who live off campus must arrange for their own housing. Students who choose to sign a rental agreement with property owners, property managers, or leasing agents do so at their own risk. A contractual agreement exists between the students and the agent exclusive of the University. Franciscan University is not an intermediary between tenants and property owners, managers or agents.  Franciscan University of Steubenville does not approve or endorse any listing.

Prior approval from the University is required to move off campus.  If you are an on-campus student interested in moving off campus, please note that the University has a residency requirement that states:

Students seeking an undergraduate degree must live on campus unless they meet one of the following criteria

are age 22 by September 15 of the academic year

have earned 88+ credits by the start of the academic year and are at least 21 by September 15

live with a parent or legal guardian in the local area.

Students who are eligible to move off campus must submit an Off-Campus Request Form available in the Student Life Office or on My Franciscan. All students requesting to live off campus must have approval from the Student Life Office.  Students seeking an exception to the residency requirement must also complete this form and wait for approval from the Student Life Office. Exceptions to the residency living requirement are rare. Forms are typically processed within 72 hours and students are notified of the decision via campus email. Off-Campus Request Forms are available in the Student Life Office or on My Franciscan. Once a student receives approval to move off campus, the student may no longer be able to procure on-campus housing.