Living off campus as a freshman?

<p>Do freshman have to live on campus? I have a crazy family situation so I live by myself with my dog. I want to take her with me but obviously I can't have a dog in the dorms. Do freshman sometimes live off-campus? Are there decent pet friendly apartments in Ithaca?</p>

<p>I’m pretty sure living on campus as a freshman is mandatory. Plus, you probably don’t want to isolate yourself so early in college.</p>