<p>Hi,
Are there private dorms that aren't too far from the campus and are not applied to through UMich's website?
Thanks,
airbear87123</p>
<p>Don't think so. Dorms are the domain of UM Housing.</p>
<p>Tower Plaza's not far (couple of blocks from the diag) and has apartments. I think. I walk past it every day, so it's worth a try...</p>
<p>Those run about 1100 per month. Nice building to live in, though.</p>
<p>I wouldn't recommend living in the University Towers apartments, which are located by South U. (These are not the same as Tower Plaza, which is locatred on E. Williams but are also apartments and not dorms.) A friend and I checked into University Towers last year, and we found out that they were pretty expensive, small, and the rates could change throughout the year.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the replies. One question though, you stated that the University Towers are apartments. Does this mean that people who don't go the university can reside there? How is it different from the dorms?
Thanks again,
airbear87123</p>
<p>Yes, people that don't go to the university could in theory reside there.</p>
<p>There are no 'private dorms.' You'd be making a mistake not to live in the dorms your first year anyways. If you don't live in a dorm, you'll be living in a house or apartment. If you are trying to avoid partying or whatever, these places are going to be full of people who party as well.</p>
<p>Do you have a reason for not wanting to live in U housing? This sounds kinda ridiculous...</p>
<p>there are sooo many international students living at university towers.. haha.</p>
<p>I am not trying to avoid partying by not living in U housing. I was asking about dorms at UT-Austin and the overwhelming majority of the people suggested the private dorms (not apartments) which were a lot nicer and had single rooms as opposed to the UT dorms. It sounds like UMich doesn't have private dorms like UT does, just some apartments. Oh well...</p>
<p>Michigan has singles in its dorms. For example, I have a single.</p>
<p>having a single would be nice, but they're a rip-off.</p>
<p>Yes, singles are more expensive than doubles. However, I had a long year last year so it's a good deal for me. I didn't want a double for another year, and I like having privacy. Overall, I even think it's a better room than my double, and my parents supported me with my decision to get a single. </p>
<p>It really depends on what you value in your housing contract and how much you're (or your parents) willing to pay for it.</p>
<p>yeah, im living in a double right now and am hating it.
i'm definitely going to get an off-campus apartment next year.
most students here seem to live off-campus anyway.</p>
<p>Forgiven, if you want to change, you can get on a wait list for a single or to move to another dorm. I think the wait list process starts tomorrow. There are still singles in Baits - i'm pretty sure. And maybe in Stockwell for females.
There are no private dorms - but plenty of off-campus apartments and houses.</p>
<p>i don't want to move all my stuff again though -_-
and i don't want to have to pay more than what i was already charged.
oh welll......</p>
<p>Live in a double your freshman year...you will most likely never get that experience again. Living in an off campus house however is in my opinion the best (provided you live with cool people). Sophomore year I lived in my fraternity house (in a triple...) and hated it. Now I am living in a sweet house with some of the seniors from my fraternity and it is awesome.</p>
<p>What is the likelihood of me getting a single room as a freshman? Is is based on a first-come, first-served basis? If so, when is the earliest I can apply for housing?
Thanks,
airbear87123</p>
<p>Not too many freshmen get singles. It happens, but not a lot. If you ask for a single, you'll most likely end up on North Campus. You don't apply for housing until next Spring - after you've been admitted and paid your deposit. Applying early doesn't give you a better chance of having a single. As a sophomore, you will have a good shot at a single. Also, there are apartments on North Campus and these are nice -- and you definitely have a single or your own apartment.</p>
<p>College is about interacting with other people...seriously, I have the feeling that you are getting a single so you can lock yourself in there. Don't do that. Having a roommate isn't bad. I can't think of a single person here who isn't getting along with their roommate two weeks into the school year. Sure, there are kids who think their roommates are weird, but everyone here is pretty nice.</p>
<p>If you ask for a single, I think you'll probably get it.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. Just for an explanation, I want a single just because I have heard too many stories about roommates doing suspicious things like stealing and such. I don't want to lock myself up all of the time, since I do want interaction, which I should be able to find in the dorms outside of my room. Getting a double only provides interaction with one extra person, and a single isn't going to restrict me from walking outside of my room for as much interaction I want and can get. Anyways, if there is anymore dorm advice, keep it coming. It's all useful info.</p>
<p>Thanks,
airbear87123</p>