What are the rooms like?
A typical Stratford Heights house contains singles, doubles and triple rooms. The singles are set up where each resident has his or her own private bedroom and shares a bathroom with three other residents whom also each have his or her own private bedroom. A double room houses two residents who share a bathroom with two residents in an adjacent double room. Triples house three residents, and they share a bathroom with one resident  in a single room. Every room contains a bed, dresser, desk, chair, one double-closet and a mini-fridge for each resident. Each house contains a state-of-the-art kitchen along with common areas and a TV lounge so that the residents may mingle and get to know one another.

How many students live at Stratford Heights?
We have a total of 693 beds broken up into 20 separate houses. Most of the buildings hold between 26 and 34 people. Tower Hall will hold a maximum of 152 students.

Will I receive an invoice for my rent?
You will not receive an invoice for your rent. The payment schedule selected by you is indicated on the front page of each lease and you will be responsible for making payments according to that schedule.

When is the first rent payment due?
For the fall quarter, the payment schedule is set up to start on August 15th of each year. This payment is applied to your last month's rent. Anyone signing a lease after August 15 will need to pay the first month at the time of signing the lease.

How much are the rental rates?
See Rate Schedule for rates.

What is included in my rent?
All utilities are included in your rent. This covers electricity, water, heat, trash and sewage. Your rent also includes Internet and cable, which includes ESPN.

What size sheets will I need for my bed?
All beds in Stratford Heights are set as an extra-long twin-80".

Can I receive a discount for payment in full at the beginning of my lease?
Sorry, but we do not offer a discount for paying your rent in full.

How far is Stratford Heights from campus?
Stratford Heights is located directly across from McMicken Hall on Clifton Ave. We are approximately a 4 minute walk from the front of Stratford Heights to the center of campus. A free shuttle, provided by UC, stops at the property 15 minutes and runs between campus and the property.

Is a meal plan available?
We do not offer a meal plan at Stratford Heights, but our sports bar and food court accepts the Bearcat Card, credit card, and cash as a form of payment.

Does it cost more than the campus dorms to live at Stratford Heights?
For the most part our prices are very competitive and may be less expensive than campus.

Do I need to have credit established to sign a lease?
No. Everyone that signs a lease at Stratford Heights will need to have a parent or guardian sign as a guarantor for them. We do not conduct credit checks. Only in very rare cases do we not have a guarantor sign each lease.

What do I need to connect my computer to the internet?
Internet access is provided free of charge in each room through the UC network. You will need to register your computer through the UC-IT process, which will be explained to you upon registration. You will also need an ethernet card and cable. Wireless internet access is available through the same network in the outdoor areas of the property.

What happens if I need to move during my lease?
It is not our policy to cancel a lease once signed and processed. You will be responsible for the full amount of the lease term. In order to discuss the cancellation of a lease you will need to meet with the Community Manager to discuss your reasons for leaving and any options available to you.

Can I select my roommate?
You may request a certain roommate or suitemate when you turn in your application. We make every attempt to place residents in the requested room but cannot guarantee the exact placement for anyone.

Can I bring my own furniture from home?
You are allowed to bring in extra furniture into the room but, the furniture provided for you may not be moved out of the room so space may become an issue for those wanting to include large items into your room.

Does it cost to apply?
You will pay a $25.00 application fee that is turned in with the application. There is also a $225.00 non-refundable service fee that will be paid when the lease is turned in.

Can I assign my financial aid to pay my rent?
Financial Aid awards will not be automatically paid to Stratford Heights. Any residual money not used to pay the university's cost may be used toward Stratford Heights.

What are the lease terms?
We have 3, 6, 9 and 12 month leases available.

Where do I park?
We have three different options available to residents. One option is a five story parking garage that costs $210 per quarter. Another option is a reserved surface lot space for $195 per quarter. The final option is a non-reserved surface lot space for $150 per quarter. All parking spaces are located with direct access to the houses. Parking is first come, first serve. Rates are subject to change.

Can I pay my rent with a credit card?
You may pay your rent installments online with a Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express.