<p>I'm a transfer student, and as such I will want (<em>need!</em>) to meet as many people as possible when I replant myself. But as a guy who served in the military, I can tell you that I've moved more times than you can count - and it would be awesome to have the stability of living in the same place for the duration of my time in Hanover. As an amateur nutritionist and someone who cooks and bakes, I would love to have a real kitchen. </p>
<p>Can anyone tell me about the "off-campus" housing? Quality of offerings, options, availability, cost (vs. dorms), % of students who live off (13?), etc...</p>
<p>I am not certain, but don’t believe there are a lot living off campus. I could be completely wrong. My son is a 12 and had a wonderful dorm and he says his next year’s dorm is as good. 5 steps outside of his room was a like new kitchen, and I think most dorm’s have similar accomodations.</p>
<p>Ehh not quite. A fair number of people live off campus (don’t know exact %)…and the houses/apartments are usually passed down through friends etc…though you can definitely find a place if you so desire. Some (like the apartments above Murphy’s) are close and covenient…while others (most houses) are a decent walk from campus. The kitchens in the dorms are mostly pretty bad with a few exceptions so I wouldn’t count on that. </p>
<p>The cost tends to be pretty even between dorms/off-campus.</p>
<p>Most people tend to move around while at Dartmouth and it is extremely rare that somebody stays in the same spot (dorm or off-campus) for more than a year.</p>
<p>As far as off-campus housing is concerned it depends on what you are looking for and how much you are willing to pay. </p>
<p>Start here
[Dartmouth</a> Real Estate](<a href=“http://www.dartmouth.edu/realestate/]Dartmouth”>http://www.dartmouth.edu/realestate/)</p>
<p>keep in mind that if you are receiving FA, dartmouth willnot increase your FA because you choose to live off-campus. </p>
<p>And because it takes time (weeks) to process your FA stuff, you will probably have to pay the start up cost (initial rent deposit, security, etc,) out of your own pocket. Check to see if you still need to have some sembalance of a food plan if you live off campus (I think you do, but others will chime in).</p>
<p>Ivyisgreen is correct that if you can snag a room in the Mclaughlin Cluster or Tuck Mall, you would have the best of both worlds, you could get a double with your own room and they have really great kitchens.</p>
<p>Forgot to mention something you might be very interested in: Foley House</p>
<p>It’s an affinity housing option off-campus (in the neighborhood with many other off-campus houses) but owned and operated by Dartmouth. The basic premise of the house is to live together, cook and eat together. There is a dedicated budget for food and residents take turns cooking for one another and having meals together. You should check it out, just search for foley house on the Dartmouth website.</p>
<p>And sybbie is correct you are required, for all registered terms on-campus to have a Dartmouth dining plan…whether or not you live on or off-campus. I believe the smallest plan is either $500 or $750.</p>
<p>tycosaurus’s pretty much nailed it all. Dartmouth’s messiness with the D-Plan makes it pretty difficult to stay in one dorm on a stable basis throughout your time here, so the only real option if you want stability is off-campus housing. I was under the impression that rent is almost always cheaper than what the college will charge you for the dorms anyway, but I could be wrong.</p>
<p>I decided that I want to live on campus initially… and I drew a single in the Mclaughlin Cluster, ironically enough.</p>
<p>IIRC, most transfers get placed in McLaughlin … but enjoy it … </p>
<p>and, i think* that ~15% of students live off-campus, i remember hearing that somewhere sometime, but i cannot attribute it anywhere.</p>
<p>actually, i lied</p>
<p>[Introduction:</a> Housing on Campus](<a href=“http://www.dartmouth.edu/~orl/housing/intro.html]Introduction:”>http://www.dartmouth.edu/~orl/housing/intro.html)</p>
<p>it’s in the second paragraph.</p>
<p>“IIRC, most transfers get placed in McLaughlin…” </p>
<p>Yeah I figured after looking at the floor plan and seeing a “First Year Students” label on it.</p>
<p>“but enjoy it …”</p>
<p>Why, is it a pretty decent draw?</p>
<p>Yes, you have a very decent draw. The building is fairly new (approximately 2 years old)</p>
<p>McLaughlin is one of the nicest clusters on campus. While the cluster is mostly freshman, there are floors that are for upperclassmen and transfers. Each floor has a nice kitchen as well. Don’t worry. It will be fine.</p>