Housing
Columbus offers the caliber of attractions, cultural events, the arts, dining, sports, and shopping as other big cities. However Columbus' cost of living is comparatively low to other metro areas. Check out the resources below related to on-campus and off-campus housing opportunities for graduate students. If you still find yourself in need of assistance, feel free to reach out to our MBA Graduate Ambassadors or Specialized Master's Program Ambassadors about their experience.
Housing Options:
Graduate students have several options to live in on-campus apartments close to Fisher's campus:
- Fisher Commons offers an upscale graduate student living-learning environment for select students. The luxury housing is located on the western edge of Ohio State’s campus close to parks, recreation facilities, shopping, and Fisher's campus. The one-of-a-kind community enables students to live, work, and study together while offering on-site activities that complement and enhance classroom learning. Space in Fisher Commons is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis. Call Fisher Commons at (614) 487-9008, or visit http://www.fishercommons.com/ to learn more.
- Housing in the Neil Avenue Building is available to students who are single or living away from spouses and/or children, and are enrolled in a graduate or professional curriculum at Ohio State. The Neil Avenue Building, located on the southern edge of the Columbus campus, is a five story, air-conditioned residence hall for men and women. Single apartments with kitchens and private baths are available. For more information pertaining to on-campus graduate living, or for a housing application, refer to the Office of Residence Life's website.
Rooming houses, apartments, and homes provide rental housing for many Ohio State students. The Office of Off-Campus Student Services provides information on available rental units as well as offers a roommate referral service.
The office has information on safety and security, utilities, transportation on campus and in Columbus, campus and community organizations, childcare, voter registration, and various support groups. Students may contact the Office of Off-Campus Student Services. This office may also be contacted via phone or surface mail using the following address information:
Office of Off-Campus Student Services
104 East 15th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
614-292-0100
You may also consult our Housing Guide to explore many off-campus housing options around Greater Columbus.