College students across the country are experiencing housing insecurity, paying only part of their rent, skimping on utility bills, or sleeping in cars or on a friend’s couch. For students experiencing housing insecurity, keeping up with academics can be stressful… Read More
Put unwanted items to good use through one of the services below: PantherCycle PantherCycle is an opportunity for students living on and off-campus to give away unwanted household furniture, decorations, clothes, etc (see guidelines for acceptable items). We encourage students… Read More
UWM lies at the center of a lively mix of neighborhoods on Milwaukee’s Upper East Side, each with its own personality and distinctive blend of housing, shops, restaurants, parks and nightspots. Located just a few blocks from Lake Michigan, these… Read More
If you’re not sure what a Utility bill looks like or how to read and understand one, you can learn about it here at Choose Energy! This site shows you how to read a Utility bill by explaining where you… Read More
Yes! CORT Furniture Rental offers complete sets of furniture to furnish your off-campus rental. You can visit their website here for more information.
We Energies – Energy/Electric/Heat When it comes to Utilities, the most common type of bills you will most likely receive are for energy/electric/heat through We Energies. You can transfer, start, or stop your energy service through We Energies moving section. Charter… Read More
We Energies collects records of past bills for every house or apartment in Wisconsin. This can help you get an idea of energy costs in your specific unit. Consider calling We Energies to get an idea of what to expect… Read More
Since many students are around for the Fall and Spring semesters, many leases become available in June, July, August, and September. However, Milwaukee is an open housing market so there are often houses/apartments available throughout the year. More information can… Read More
Make sure that all verbal agreements with your landlord are written into a lease. This is especially important in the case of promised repairs. Be sure to include a completion date in the clause. Only a written agreement assures you that… Read More
When to update your address: Moving to another apartment or house. Moving back home. Moving out of town for an internship, job, or study abroad. Before moving in, at the beginning of the semester, and end of semester. Changing Your… Read More