University of Arkansas Housing Fair to Provide Options for Off-Campus Living
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –A student housing fair will be held on the University of Arkansas campus from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge. Booth space is available for the 131 local properties that belong to the university’s Off-Campus Housing Web site.
The site is at http://offcampushousing.uark.edu, but those using the site must register with the site before searching for available properties.
Members of the University of Arkansas community are invited to attend the fair to further explore housing options for the summer and next academic year. Student giveaways and prize drawings will take place.
Confirmed participants include:
- Crowne at Razorback
- Elder Management
- Garden Park
- Jordan Rentals LLC
- Keystone Crossing Apartments
- Law Quad LLC (Club at the Creek)
- Lindsey Management
- Maple Manor Apartments
- Pierce Properties
- Place Properties (Hill Place)
- Providence Property Management
- Schultz Management Co.
- Trinity Multifamily
The office of university housing, which manages the new Duncan Avenue Apartments, as well as other on-campus residential housing, will also be represented at the fair.
The Off-Campus Housing Web site was launched in March 2006 as the result of a partnership between Off Campus Connections and the university’s office of university housing. The site globally serves students, prospective students, faculty and staff who are seeking local off-campus housing. Managed by Off Campus Partners of Charlottesville, Va., the Web site has received more than 2 million hits since its inception.
Limited booth space at the fair is available to new Web site subscribers. Individual dwellings or rooms in private homes are potential subscribers, in addition to multi-family complexes. To become a rental property subscriber on the Off-Campus Housing Web site, please contact Off Campus Partners at 877-895-1234.
For further information concerning the University of Arkansas Housing Fair, please contact Off Campus Connections at 479-575-7351.
Contacts
Scott Flanagin, director of communications and outreach
Division of Student Affairs
479-575-6785, sflanagi@uark.edu
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