Student Center Programs and Services

Fire Safety for Apartment Buildings

The U.S. Fire Administration, part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, recommends taking the following steps to keep safe if you live and/or work in a high-rise building. NEVER lock or obstruct a fire exit, doorways, halls, or stairways. Fire doors provide a safe way...

Fire Safety for Houses and Rooms

In the United States, more than 4,000 people die and 25,000 are injured every year in fires. Many of these casualties occur in the home. Often, surviving a fire is not a question of luck, but of planning ahead. The U.S. Fire Administration, part of...

Fire safety questions to ask before you sign a lease

Consider these questions before signing a rental agreement: Are smoke alarms installed, and do they work? How old are the smoke alarms? How often are the smoke alarms checked and batteries changed? Are there at least two ways to exit your living space and building?...

Rental Housing and Self-Storage Resources

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Housing Search Checklist

Studio, 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-bedroom apartment Apartment in a private home Room in a shared or private home Within walking distance On a Gallaudet shuttle route On a Metro bus/rail route Using carpool or vanpool Near a shopping center or job site Furnished or...

Lease-Signing Checklist

Before you sign a rental agreement, you should make sure you have read the agreement thoroughly and you understand the responsibilities involved with the terms mentioned below. You should also make sure these terms are clearly identified in your lease and compare any lease you...

Housing Information For Renters With Disabilities

A person with a disability is defined as any person who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such person's major life functions; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such impairment The Fair Housing...

Commuter Safety Tips

Your landlord must fit deadbolt locks on all exterior doors If you would like any additional security, such as an alarm, additional lighting, window bars or similar, talk with your landlord. You may be responsible for the cost of these upgrades. Talk to current residents...

Off-Campus Housing Security Checklist

When you are looking for off-campus housing, consider the following questions so you can be confident your new accommodation is safe and secure. Are the buildings and grounds well maintained? Are the entryways, sidewalks, and parking areas well lighted? Are entryways visible from the street?...

Strategies for Success With Roommates

Living with someone is a great way to gain independence and even to make friends for life, but it can also be difficult, especially if you've never had to share living space before. By communicating effectively with your roommate(s), you can avoid unnecessary conflict and...

Union Station directory and map

The image on the right shows the floor plan, or map of each floor in Union Station on the right side. To the left are the stores and restaurants, grouped by specialty or product type. Visit Union Station's online directory for a more interactive experience.

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