ECPI University Student Housing in Coastal Virginia
Coastal Virginia – A great place to live. An even greater place to go to school.
Off-campus housing makes an education accessible to students from outside of the Coastal Virginia area.
The goal of student housing services is to provide safe, maintained, and cost effective rooming options so students can focus solely on their education. Student housing offers a strong sense of community by surrounding you with likeminded individuals who share similar career goals.
Typical off-campus housing includes a furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in a quiet community located near restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, shops and most importantly campus. The apartment can accommodate up to four students at a time. Every community includes a swimming pool and fitness center. Housing fees include utilities (excessive usage fees may apply) and internet access!
A Housing Representative is available to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have about different housing options. Student Housing and Student Services maintain office hours to assist with roommate matters, maintenance items, or facilitate apartment transfers.
About Coastal Virginia
Interested in pursuing your education in a place where others vacation?
Coastal Virginia is a popular destination nestled in the heart of southeastern Virginia, perfect for those looking to explore and unwind. It is the site of numerous parks, piers, beaches, museums, marinas, stadiums, restaurants, shops and more. Best known for its natural beauty, glistening shorelines, picturesque towns, and friendly people, Coastal Virginia offers a unique mix of city living with a small town feel where you get to experience the best of both worlds. Charming, vibrant, laid back or active, there is truly something for everyone in the hidden gem that is Coastal Virginia.
Discover the best things to do in Coastal Virginia:
- Town Center: http://vabeachtowncenter.com/
- Waterside District: https://watersidedistrict.com/
- Norfolk Botanical Gardens: https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/
- Nauticus Featuring the Battleship Wisconsin: https://nauticus.org/
- Virginia Zoo: http://virginiazoo.org/
- Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center: https://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx
- Virginia Museum of Contemporary Arts: http://www.virginiamoca.org/
- Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
- First Landing State Park: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing
- Norfolk Tides: https://www.milb.com/norfolk
- Norfolk Admirals: https://www.norfolkadmirals.com/en/
- Mount Trashmore
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Norfolk Premium Outlets: https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/norfolk
- Hunt Club Farm: www.huntclubfarm.com
- Children's Museum of Virginia: http://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/
Typical Student Housing Apartment Example
Apartment Communities
Housing Complexes
Student Housing is designed to accommodate four (4) students of the same sex per two (2) bedroom two (2) bath apartment.
All apartments come furnished with:
Sofa, chair or love seat, coffee and side tables, lamps, four (4) twin beds, two (2) large or four (4) small dressers, nightstands, dining room table with four (4) chairs. Apartments will also have a washer/dryer, community pool and a community fitness center.
The Housing fee covers Rent, utilities (electric) up to $110.00 (overages to be paid by students equally), internet and Furniture rental.
Online Payment
To make a payment, please click here: https://payments.ecpi.edu/
Eligibility & Housing Policies
Student Eligibility
To be eligible for student housing, students must meet the following criteria:
- Unmarried.
- Has lived more than 50 miles from campus for at least 1 year prior to their program start date. (Students from the Eastern Shore are considered eligible for student housing.)
- Pass a background check with no history of felonies or drug-related infractions. Misdemeanors (not drug related) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Agree to abide by all student-housing policies, rules and procedures.
FAQ
Transportation is not provided to campuses from student housing. A vehicle is strongly suggested but not mandatory. Bus service through Hampton Roads Transit (www.hrt.com) is very affordable and convenient to student housing, campuses, and area attractions.
Yes, you can request a roommate by listing their name/s on your application. Special requests are based on availability and a first come, first served basis so it is important that all parties involved complete the application as soon as possible.
No pets are allowed.
If you feel that you cannot resolve an issue with a current roommate, Student Services or Student Housing will be happy to mediate to help come to a resolution. If this does not help, you can request a move to another apartment.
Be prepared to bring utensils, pots and pans, dishes and glassware; Household supplies--light bulbs, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc.; Linens for a single (Twin regular) bed, pillows and coverlets, shower curtain, bath mat and towels. The bedrooms will have two (2) single beds, one nightstand in each bedroom, and either one dresser or 2 chests of drawers.
To be eligible for student housing, students must meet the following criteria:
- Unmarried.
- Has lived more than 50 miles from campus for at least 1 year prior to their program start date. (Students from the Eastern Shore are considered eligible for student housing.)
- Pass a background check with no history of felonies or drug-related infractions. Misdemeanors (not drug related) will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
All occupants of student housing must be active students at the schools they are attending.
Storage closets are in most apartments. We highly recommend not bringing too many items. Remember, this is student housing and only temporary.
The apartment communities are anywhere from .5 miles to 8 miles from campus.
Each apartment used for student housing has a full kitchen with stove, microwave and dishwasher and a full sized Washer and Dryer.
For as long as you are an active student and meet the qualifications for student housing.
An apartment is normally available to view on Campus Discovery Days and Open Houses.
Most apartment communities have bicycle racks or areas where bicycles can be secured.
No, we currently do not offer co-ed apartments
This will not affect you at all. All apartments are for accommodating 4 students, your price will remain the same regardless of the number of students remaining in the apartment. There may be occasions when students are asked to relocate to another apartment in order to maintain a minimum occupancy level of three students.
You can, however guest hours are limited. Guest hours are limited from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.
Parking is available. Some apartment communities issue parking passes when you check-in with the rental office. You will be allowed only 1 parking pass if needed or available.
After hours, private security companies are utilized in patrolling the properties.
Each apartment has a full size washer and dryer in the apartment
You can decorate, but we request that you be considerate of your roommates and only decorate the common areas (living room, kitchen, hallways) with moderate and restrained decorations.
Housing apartments are available for occupancy as long as you are assigned to student housing, even over holiday breaks.
If it is part of the apartment, i.e. appliances, plumbing, windows, doors, and then you can report it to the management office at your apartment complex. If it is furniture, you can report it to the Housing office.
Student Housing charges are separate from your tuition charges. However, housing payments are typically made through the college in which you are enrolled. Your financial advisor will be able to work with you to determine best possible options for you to pay for your education expenses, including student housing.