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Have Questions About Living Off Campus?

Find answers to common questions about off-campus housing, leases, transportation, safety, and support resources.

Students are encouraged to review lease terms carefully, research properties, and connect with the appropriate campus or community resources before making housing decisions.

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Housing & Living Off Campus

Find guidance about leases, roommates, property concerns, and preparing to live off campus.

Is off-campus housing affiliated with TTU?

All off-campus housing is independently owned by other entities that are not affiliated with Texas Tech University. When signing a lease and choosing a place to live off-campus, please note that you are getting into a legally binding agreement with a company that is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas Tech.

Does your office offer lease reviews?

While the Off-Campus Housing Office does not offer lease reviews, this is a service that Student Legal Services provides. This is one of the many free services provided to Student Service Fee paying registered TTU and TTU/HSC students.

What apartments are good and which are bad? What do you recommend?

Each person has different wants and needs for housing, so the apartment that works best for you may be different from what works best for someone else. To begin your search, we recommend browsing through our listing search, which you can filter based on your preferences. While we have listings on our website as a resource, Texas Tech university does not approve/endorse or disapprove any off-campus housing options.

What is a sublease?

This is an agreement between you, management, and another person who rents your space from you. This often requires you to find someone willing to sublease from you. There is potential where you may still be responsible for rent and any associated fees for the space, including damages caused. If you are considering subleasing your space, please speak with your management and consider making an appointment with Student Legal Services on how to best protect yourself.

My lease begins September 1, but classes start in August. Where can I stay in the meantime?

Sometimes, there are options to move in early at a pro-rated rate. We recommend talking with your property management to see if moving in early is an option. If this is not an option, staying with an off-campus friend could be an option or Lubbock does have many hotels.

My lease begins June 1, but residence halls close before that, can I stay in my on-campus space until I move off-campus?

Sometimes, there are options to move in early at a pro-rated rate. We recommend talking with your property management to see if moving in early is an option. If this is not an option, staying with an off-campus friend could be an option or Lubbock does have many hotels.

I do not get along with my roommates, what should I do?

We recommend completing a roommate agreement, which can guide roommates in setting expectations for their shared living space. Ideally, this is a written document completed at the start of living together and reviewed together on a regular basis. By completing a roommate agreement, living preferences that commonly cause conflict will be discussed. This can help you better understand your roommate(s) and can be a reference used when you have conflicting living preferences. Another helpful tool may be completing a chore chart with all roommates.

I would like to report an issue with my apartment complex. How do I do this?

Each property may have their own protocol for reporting an issue. We recommend closely reviewing your lease, as the protocol may be detailed there. If additional assistance is needed, we recommend calling your leasing office or the corporate number of who oversees your complex.

There is no space available for me to live on-campus next year. What should I do?

Texas Tech University implements a first-come, first-serve process for its student housing sign-ups, with no waitlist available. Students can regularly check the sign-up portal for any openings that may arise due to cancellations. Before exploring off-campus alternatives, all first-year students should verify if they have received an approved exemption for living on-campus. If students prefer to explore off-campus options, we do provide listings on our website as a starting point. Prior to signing a lease, it is important to review cancellation fees and refund eligibility if the intention is to continue pursuing on-campus housing.

Transportation

Learn about buses, campus parking, rideshare services, bikes, scooters, and getting to campus.

Which apartments are on Citibus routes that run to campus?

Citibus offers a number of routes both on and off-campus. Under Transportation and Parking Services’ busing webpage, there is a map of common off-campus routes that students utilize that lists nearby apartments.

I will have a car in Lubbock. Where can I park on-campus?

Parking permits can be purchased through Transportation and Parking Services, which offers a number of places to park throughout campus. Commuter parking lots are most common for students living off-campus. We recommend talking to Transportation and Parking Services to find which parking permit would be best for your classes and campus involvement.

I will not have a car in Lubbock. What are my transportation options?

Ride Services

  • CitiBus – On and off-campus bus routes available. On-campus rides are free to students. Day, week, and month passes can be purchased to utilize their off-campus routes.
  • CitiBus on Demand - $2 rideshare service that runs Mondays-Saturdays.
  • Rideshare Services – Other common rideshare services are available throughout Lubbock.
  • Biking & Electric Scooters - If bringing a bike to campus, remember to register it for free through Transportation & Parking Services. Please review regulations set by Transportation & Parking Services before using a bike or electric scooter on campus.

Transportation Checklist

Before choosing a property, consider how you will travel to campus and around Lubbock.

  • Is your home within a distance you could comfortably and safely walk, bike, or scooter to and from campus?
  • Is there a bus stop within a comfortable distance that you could safely walk, bike, or scooter to?
  • Could you set up a carpool system with students living in your area?
  • What on-demand rideshare services or apps are available to you?

Safety

Review crime information, emergency contacts, safety alerts, and campus and community resources.

Where can I check crime statistics for my area?

The Lubbock Police Department Crime Map is a great tool to view crime activity within city limits. The map allows you to filter through dates, times, as well as types of crime, in order to more closely view crime patterns within the city.

What law enforcement agencies do TTU students have access to?

When on Texas Tech’s campus, the Texas Tech Police Department is available to assist with anything safety related. The Lubbock Police Department serves the remainder of Lubbock.

  • For all emergencies – Call 911
  • Lubbock Police Department – 806-775-2865
  • Texas Tech Police Department - 806-742-3931

How do I get safety alerts both on and off-campus?

On-Campus - TechAlert

  • Texas Tech University’s emergency notification system which shares information on things such as campus closures, safety alerts, and severe weather.

Off-Campus – LBK Alert

  • Lubbock’s emergency notification system is used to share information on things such as accidents, severe weather, road closures, and utility outages.

 

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