About this workshop

Renting a first apartment is a big step for students. As they face the legal, personal, and academic implications of living on their own, the University would like them to consider all the critical aspects and make their decision based on educated choices. Parents can help their students think about the steps required to carefully consider what to look for in roommates, in an apartment, in signing legal documents, and in becoming a responsible community member. This workshop will address talking points that parents might want to discuss with their students.

We are pleased to make this presentation available in video, audio, and podcast versions online. Before viewing or listening to each segment of the presentation, you can print out any PDF handouts associated with that segment. For biography, contact information, and web links associated with the presenters, click on the presenter's name next to the title.

Audio and video

Presentation Format	Video	Audio	PDFs and websites: Reference material to accompany presentations
Welcome Presenter: Marjorie Savage 1 minute
Housing Reapplication Process Presenter: Lisa Schulte 25 minutes			Housing and Residential Life website
Is Your Student Ready to Live Off Campus? Presenter: Lorien Mueller 11 minutes			Apartment Training Checklist.pdf Apartment Search Process.pdf Apartment Comparison Grid.pdf
Being a Good Neighbor and Making Good Choices Presenter: Kendre Turonie 18 minutes			U of M Neighborhood Information.pdf
Look Before You Lease Presenters: Barb Boysen 19 minutes			Tenant Resource Guide.pdf
Six Things to Look for in a Lease Presenter: Bill Dane 17 minutes			Six Things to Look for in Any Lease.pdf