FAQs

[+]What is Housing Selection?

Housing Selection is the process in which students sign up for housing for the 2011-2012 year. This process involves submitting an online application (www.umbc.edu/reslife/apply), accepting an offer, and signing the licensing documents (including all financial paperwork, guarantor forms, and meningitis waivers).

[+]What are the eligibility requirements for living at Walker Avenue Apartments?

To qualify for residency at Walker Avenue Apartments, students need to be in good standing at University of Maryland, Baltimore County for the entire term of the license. Undergraduate students are required to have 39 credits recognized by UMBC prior to applying at Walker Avenue.  All residents must be enrolled full time at UMBC. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 credits. Graduates must be enrolled in at least 9 credits.

[+]How do I apply?

Students must go to http://www.umbc.edu/reslife/apply then select “Apply for Housing”. The student will need to complete the Housing Application. If the student is eligible to live in Walker Avenue Apartments, the Walker Application will appear once the Housing Application is completed. Once the Students submits the Walker Application an offer will be issued through the Housing Selection website. The student will need to either accept or reject the offer. If they accept the offer they will be directed to the online license, which they must complete then print out the last page of the license to sign and return to the office with a $200 Reservation Fee payable by check, money order, or VISA/Mastercard.  Visa/Mastercard will incur a 2.5% service fee.

[+]I have questions about the Housing Selection process.

Students with questions about the Housing Selection process should visit our "Hot Topics" page and review the Frequently Asked Questions about Housing Selection. 

http://www.walkeravenueapts.com/hot-topics/

[+]Can I live with my friends?

 

Yes. After completing your Housing Application, you will need to fill out the Walker Application. Only one member of the group should fill out this application. You will need to “pull in” the other students who wish to live together. After you have done that, each student will need to log into Walker Application and accept your invitation to the group. Please note that you cannot add someone that has not completed the Housing Application or who is not eligible for Walker Avenue Apartments.  Only the group leader will be able to submit room preferences on behalf of the group, so be sure that the group discusses this prior to completing the application.

 

 
 
 
 

 

[+]What if I don’t have anyone specific I want to live with?

As part of your Housing Application, you will completed a Preferences section that will help us match you with other residents. You will receive your roommate’s contact information before they move in.

[+]Why should I rent at Walker Avenue?

Walker Avenue offers amenities and convenience unmatched in any off-campus apartment. The all-inclusive utilities mean that you will never be surprised by a high electricity or water bill. The individual licenses mean that you will never be obligated to make a rent payment for a roommate. The fully furnished apartments mean that you will not have to buy or move furniture. The clubhouse is equipped with a large flat-screen HDTV and DVD player. Beautiful green lawns surround the complex and the outdoor sandvolleyball pit and barbeque grills are just steps away in the courtyard.

[+]By what rules must Walker Avenue residents abide?

Students living at Walker Avenue Apartments are to the same policies and standards as other on campus housing.  These include the Community Living Guide (http://www.umbc.edu/reslife/living/toc.html), Residential Life Rights and Responsibilities (http://www.umbc.edu/reslife/living/rr.html) and the UMBC Student Code of Conduct (http://www.umbc.edu/sjp/articles/code.html).  

[+]Can I have a car at Walker Avenue?

 

Yes, all residents of Walker Avenue Apartments with a valid UMBC parking permit can have a vehicle and park it at Walker Avenue. Living at Walker Avenue also affords you ability to quickly and effectively utilize all UMBC public transit as well as county and city buses. 

 

For more information about obtaining a parking permit and parking regulations, please contact UMBC Parking Services (http://www.umbc.edu/parking/).

For more information about the UMBC Shuttle Service, please visit UMBC Transit Services (http://www.umbc.edu/transit/). 

[+]Is there visitor parking?

All visitor parking is handled through UMBC Parking Services (http://www.umbc.edu/parking).

 

[+]How much does WAA cost?

Licensing rates are available here: http://www.walkeravenueapts.com/rates/

[+]What is a Guaranty of License and why do I need one?

 

A Guaranty of License establishes a Guarantor for your license who agrees to be responsible should you fail to fulfill the obligations of your license. This person must be older than 24 years old. Guarantors must be U.S. residents and have a U.S. bank account. Students often, but certainly not always, use a parent or guardian as their Guarantor. The Guaranty must be signed in front of a notary, who will then complete the form and apply their stamp or seal to validate it. Walker Avenue Apartments has notaries on staff. All prospective residents are required to have a Guarantor, and will be unable to move in without a valid Continuing Guarantor form.

[+]Can I use my financial aid to pay my rent?

 

 Yes, but you should discuss this process with the UMBC Financial Aid office. When completing your financial aid paperwork, please note that Walker Avenue is considered off-campus housing. If you plan to use financial aid/scholarships to pay for housing you will need to complete a Financial Aid/Scholarship Payment Plan Addendum every semester that you plan on using your Financial Aid/Scholarship refund to pay for your rent.  Please review the details of this process on the Addendum, found on our Applications/Forms page.  These Addendums are also available in the Management Office.    
 
PLEASE NOTE: Your financial obligation to Walker is independent of your individual financial aid situation. By signing a license, you agree to pay the full amount, regardless of the circumstances.

[+]Is co-ed living permitted?

 

A limited number of  apartments are designated as “gender neutral”.  All other apartments are designated male or female.

[+]Will I have to share a bedroom?

No, all Walker Avenue bedrooms are private. You can choose from a two, three or four bedroom-style apartment.  Within every apartment there is at least one bathroom for every two bedrooms. At most, you will share a bathroom with one other roommate.

[+]What if I cannot access the Housing Selection page or am having technical difficulties?

Contact Residential Life at reslife@umbc.edu or 410-455-2591.  If emailing them, be sure to include your name, student ID #, a clear description of the problem, and screenshots if possible..

[+]Can I live in Walker Ave Apts during the summer while enrolled in summer classes?

Walker Ave Apts does not offer summer only licenses.  Students interested in living at Walker Ave Apts over the summer must complete the Housing Selection process and select an annual license (June 5, 2011 - May 21, 2012).

[+]Can I apply for housing if my group does not fill the apartment?

Yes.  If the size of your group does not fill you apartment, Walker Ave apartments will assign other students to the open bedrooms.  For example, a group of 3 students interested in living together can apply for a 4 bedroom. 

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