UConn Hosts Fall Off-Campus Housing Fair
Property managers and real estate agents met students at the Student Union Ballroom to present off-campus housing options.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Job Fairs
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The University of Connecticut hosted its Fall 2026 Off-Campus Housing Fair at the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Students spoke face to face with property managers and real estate agents, with an estimated attendance of a couple hundred to 600.
Why it matters
The fair is designed to help students learn about UConn's off-campus properties and resources as they plan where to live. Storrs students navigating the local rental market can compare options in one place.
An estimated couple hundred to 600 students attended the Fall 2026 fair, which is offered in both the fall and spring. No prior-year attendance comparison was provided.
The players
University of Connecticut (UConn)
A public research university in Storrs, Connecticut, and the host of the housing fair through its Off-Campus and Commuter Student Resources office.
Colonial Townhouse Apartments
An off-campus housing provider offering one- and two-bedroom units and studios, plus free bus service on the Windham Region Transit District line.
The details
Property managers and real estate agents set up tables in the Student Union Ballroom and offered candy, merchandise, games and handouts. Ivy Garden Apartments, Colonial Townhouse Apartments, Willington Oaks Townhomes, the Oaks, Carriage House Townhomes, Meadowbrook Apartments, The Den and The Standard were among the properties represented.
Timeline
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Fall 2026 Off-Campus Housing Fair held at the Student Union Ballroom.
The fair is offered in both the fall and spring each academic year.
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As a recurring fall and spring program run by UConn's Off-Campus and Commuter Student Resources office, the housing fair follows the same model as the university's other student-facing resource events. It extends that office's established outreach by bringing rental providers directly to students.
Students looking for off-campus housing can compare townhome and apartment options in person before committing to a lease. Properties such as Colonial Townhouse Apartments and Willington Oaks Townhomes highlight included perks like free bus service, internet and laundry.
The takeaway
Attending a housing fair lets students speak directly with property managers and compare unit types, amenities and transit access side by side. Bringing questions about included utilities and transportation can help narrow the options before signing a lease.
Further reading
Explore more Job Fairs coverage in Storrs for other ways students connect with local employers and services.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Campus.
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