Parent Information
It's important that you and your student learn the important information about how to successfully live in the New Rochelle community.
The Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services is committed to supporting your student through the off-campus housing search and during their off-campus housing living experience. We look to partner with you, where appropriate, so that your student is hearing the important messages about off-campus housing from many angles.
When your student accepts the responsibility of moving off-campus, he/she must be prepared for the search process and accept the responsibilities associated with living off-campus. While you can help, your student must understand, participate in, and truly own his/her off-campus experience from start to finish!
Iona's Role in Off-Campus Living
You should also understand Iona's role off-campus, which includes (but is not limited to):
- Iona does help prepare students for the off-campus experience through a number of educational information sessions and resources.
- Iona does work actively with local neighborhood associations, municipal leaders, police department and businesses to ensure a positive quality of life for off-campus students and local community members.
- Iona does not own off-campus property that it rents to students. All property on the off-campus housing listing is owned by private landlords and management companies.
- Iona does not inspect off-campus properties, but Iona does have a checklist developed in conjunction with the Bureau of Buildings to help students determine if a property is safe and legal.
- Iona does hold students accountable for their behavior as citizens in the local community. Students must abide by Iona's Code of Conduct and Good Neighbor Policy. If they do not, they will be adjudicated for their behavior as well as face the consequences issued by the New Rochelle legal system.
- Iona does not come between landlords and students, but Iona does help students try to understand their roles as tenants and try to help them communicate more effectively with neighbors, landlords, roommates, etc.
- Iona does not have the power to remove a roommate, force a roommate to pay rent, or get someone evicted if he or she lives off-campus. Iona does offer roommate mediations if all roommates agree to work collaboratively.
- Iona does encourage off-campus students to stay involved in the Iona community and get involved in the greater New Rochelle community.
Moving off-campus while in college does give students the opportunity to learn important life skills about community and citizenship with the support of the Off-Campus Housing office. However, not every student is ready for this responsibility!