[+]Building Addresses
Please use the following address for your residence when having mail, packages, deliveries sent to you!
Building One
4230 Knox Road, Your APT
College Park, MD 20740
Building Two
4250 Knox Road, Your APT
College Park, MD 20740
Building Three
4318 Knox Road, Your APT
College Park, MD 20740
Building Four
4310 Knox Road, Your APT
College Park, MD 20740
Building Five
6903 Preinkert Drive, Your APT
College Park, MD 20740
Building Six
6901 Preinkert Drive, Your APT
College Park, MD 20740
Building Seven
6801 Preinkert Drive, Your APT
College Park, MD 20740
[+]Study Abroad
STUDY ABROAD Information
The following information is intended only for PREVIOUS South Campus Commons or Courtyards residents interested in returning after participation in a Study Abroad Program.
Please refer to the
Study Abroad Information link with information that will be essential in preparation of the 2010-2011 leasing process.
If you have not lived in South Campus Commons or The Courtyards previously, you are required to meet all of the requirements of all first-time residents as outlined in the "Prospective Residents" section.
If I go abroad do I lose my priority to live in South Campus Commons again next year?
No, as long as you meet all requirements you will be able to lease with South Campus Commons for the following year. To be considered eligible for return, the University must verify your participation in a University-approved program for the Spring 2010 semester and that your University account is in proper standing. Additionally, your rental account with us may not have any outstanding dues. If you have a balance with us, it must be paid prior to your lease signing.
Please be advised that even though you are permitted to return as a 2010-2011 lease holder, only the person occupying a space DURING the Spring 2010 semester is granted "current resident" or "same bedroom renewal" rights. While you are not permitted to lease as a "same bedroom renewal," you can lease as either a pull-in of a Spring 2010 resident or as a transfer resident.
What is required of me to lease with South Campus Commons while I am abroad?
Please review the following requirements carefully, as failure to complete each of the steps will jeopardize your 2010-2011 housing with us. As a study abroad student, you should be prepared to have the following items submitted to us on your behalf.
- Proxy Form: South Campus Commons allows students to have their lease signed by proxy with the use of this document. The proxy you assign will be able to make all necessary housing decisions and sign all required documentation on your behalf, so please make sure you discuss all information necessary for their completion of your housing selection. You must sign and complete this document then provide your proxy with the form so they can present it at your leasing appointment. Please do not send proxy forms directly to our offices.
- South Campus Commons Renewal Intent Form: This form is available for online submission and must be completed by 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. It is required of all current SCC lease holders and all residents intending to return from Study Abroad. If you want to "pull-in" prospective roommates for next lease year, you must provide us with the requested information on the intent form (their name and UID). Your proxy and all prospective pull-ins should discuss and then schedule a lease signing appointment appropriate for your group.
- Online Application [Due by 11:59pm on February 17, 2010]: Your completion of the application allows a current resident to list you as a PULL-IN and allows the Department of Resident Life to assess your current eligibility status. As long as you are in a University-approved program or a sanctioned absence, you may be approved by Resident Life. The application is also necessary for us to obtain information for your file that your proxy will not easily be able to provide. The application is mandatory even if you have submitted one to us previously. All residents returning from a study abroad program must complete this application by 11:59pm on Thursday, February 17, 2010.
- Guaranty of Lease: When returning to South Campus Commons, you are required to submit a new notarized Guaranty of Lease form. Because of the large number of students who want to return from Study Abroad programs, we are not able to research our file archives for previously submitted paperwork!
- Lease Reservation Fee: Lease Reservation Fees are collected at the time of your lease signing and applied towards your first rental installment. Your proxy is required to submit your $300 Lease Reservation Fee at the time of your lease signing. All payments are to be made by check or money order.
What happens if I sign a full lease and then go abroad for all or part of the year?
South Campus Commons allows students to release their space to an approved University of Maryland student. It is the responsibility of the current lease holder to find an eligible student to take the lease. If you are unable to find an eligible student you will be obligated to the lease you signed.
Should I sign a full lease if I will be studying abroad for a semester or graduating in December 2010?
We do not recommend that you renew your lease in this case, as you could find yourself obligated to twelve rental installments and yet not be able to live in your apartment for a significant portion of the term of your lease.
If you need further information on returning to South Campus Commons, please contact the South Campus Commons Leasing Office at leasing@southcampuscommons.com.
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[+]Transfer Information
Are you planning to live in SCC next year? Interested in transferring within your unit, or to another apartment next year?!?! You need to read this entire message before submitting your renewal intention form.
South Campus Commons would like to give you as much information as possible so that you can make informed decisions about your housing for next year.
What is a transfer? If a resident is currently living in SCC and is interested in moving to a new apartment or bedroom in SCC for the 2010-2011 lease year, they will completely move all belongings out of their current bedroom and apartment at the end of the lease period (12:00 noon on August 1, 2010) and find a place to store them that is not on SCC property. Their new unit will then be cleaned and prepared for them and they can move in at the start of the new lease (Saturday, August 21, 2010).
What is a direct transfer? If a resident absolutely cannot move out of the building for that period of time, they can apply to directly transfer into their new space. With this option, residents take the new space as the outgoing resident leaves it "as-is" (i.e. there will be no cleaning, painting, carpet cleaning, repairing of damages or other maintenance concerns addressed by SCC staff). Residents must move during the assigned time period, no exceptions.
Requirements of direct transfers (must be able to meet all requirements):
1. Be able to move into your new space during the assigned window of time (August 3-4, 2010). You will be given a four hour window of time to move all belongings from one space to another.
2. Be willing to take the new apartment/space "AS-IS". This means that our staff will not do ANY cleaning, painting or preparing of the new space. You will get the apartment EXACTLY as the departing resident left it. Allowing direct transfers does not give us any time to prepare the space for a new resident. Be sure you are willing to take the space exactly how the person before you left it, which may not be to your standards.
3. Once moved into your new space, you will need to keep items stored in your bedroom or in cabinets so that staff will be able to work within your apartment if there is a new resident moving in.
Application: You will need to submit an application if you are interested in directly transferring into your new apartment. Applications will be available at your leasing appointment and will be due no later than Wednesday, May 26, 2010. You will be notified by Wednesday, June 2, 2010 whether or not you will be able to directly transfer into your new space. Not all applications will be approved. Staff will examine individual needs and circumstances including classes, internships, permanent address and other extenuating circumstances.
If for any reason, you are unable to agree to these requirements, you should consider the same bed option on your online renewal intention form and begin making arrangements at this time. If you know you must stay at SCC during this period, you need to seriously consider the same bed option. That is the only way to guarantee the ability to stay.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Management Office at 301-314-2499.
[+]How and When Do I Move Out?
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Download the May Move Out Pamphlet
When moving out of the South Campus
Commons, you have two options to properly check out:
The Express Check Out Option
SCC offers an express check-out option for your convenience. When you have all of your belongings out of your unit and it is clean, you'll be ready to check-out. Just stop by your 24-hour service desk, complete a check-out form and submit your keys. It's that easy and it can be done at any time, day or night. The CA will give you a copy of your check-out form confirming that you submitted your keys. If you have lost your keys, you will be charged $220 for a lock change and replacement keys. Rent refund checks will be sent to the forwarding address you put on your check-out form. If you have a credit left on your account, you'll receive a check from Capstone within 6-8 weeks.
The Personal Check Out Option
You may wish to have the inspection done when you are present. Limited appointments, during normal business hours (9am - 5pm), are available for inspections. Stop by the Management Office in Building 1 or call (301) 314-2499 to make your appointment. You must schedule your appointment at least two business days before you want to check-out and when your appointment time arrives you must be ready to permanently leave your room. If you have not finished cleaning, or you have belongings which remain in your room, you will forfeit your appointment.
What day does my South Campus Commons lease end? When should I move out?
- If you did not sign a lease for 2009-2010 you must move out by 12PM on August 2, 2009.
- If you signed a lease for 2009-2010 in a different apartment or bedroom other than your current one you must move out by 12PM on August 2, 2009. Note: If you apply and are approved to be a direct transfer, you will not be required to move out of your current apartment and/or bedroom until August 3-4. The deadline to submit direct transfer applications is May 27, 2009 at 5PM. For more info on applying to directly transfer, please visit the "Transfer Information" section of our website. Feel free to contact a leasing agent at leasing@southcampuscommons.com or (301) 226-8001 with any questions.
- If you signed a lease for 2009-2010 in the same apartment and bedroom for 2009-2010 you are not required to move out of your apartment or to turn any of your keys in unless your carpet is scheduled to be replaced. Please make sure that you clear any person property out of the common areas including removing items from the walls, bathrooms, and kitchen counters if you will have new roommates for 2009-2010. This is to assist us with cleaning and performing maintenance in the apartment prior to the new residents' move-in on August 23.
Successful Move Out Checklist
The following guidelines should be followed to insure a successful move out. A successful move out includes:
- All personal belongings must be removed
- No tacks, nails, shelves, etc. in the walls; repair damages larger than tack holes (Do not use toothpaste to repair holes in walls!)
- Wipe down all furniture with a soft cloth to remove all dust
- Vacuum carpet, inside closets and under all furniture
- Clean all mirrors
- Wipe down all sinks and bathroom areas; be sure there is no mildew build up
- The tubs and showers must be cleaned and soap scum must be removed
- Bathroom sinks and toilets must be cleaned
- Clean all tile floors
- Dust all blinds, window sills and baseboards
- Empty all cabinets and wipe them out
- Clean the refrigerator
- Wipe off the stove top, scrub the drip pans and clean the oven
- Clean the inside and outside of the microwave
- Put dishwasher detergent in the dishwasher and run it empty, to clean it
- Empty the lint trap in the dryer and wipe off the washer surface
- Remove any signs or stickers from doors and windows
- You must officially check out with the South Campus Commons staff either by appointment with the Management Office or by Express Check Out at the Service Desk
- Turn in your keys
- Leave a forwarding address so you can be reached if you deserve a rent refund or owe any fees
Normal wear and tear does not include:
- Dirty carpets, counters, appliances, or bathroom
- Dirty, torn, stained, or broken furniture
- Dirty or stained kitchen tile
- Marks on walls or holes in the wall
- Missing furniture or contents
- Torn or broken blind slats
If you are not sure about whether something is normal wear and tear, ask your RA to look at it. He/She can give you good advice about whether something needs additional cleaning. If you know you have caused damage(s), you can pick up a listing of common damage charges at your service desk to learn how much you may be billed. Also, if you have caused damage in the common area, send an email to maintenance@southcampuscommons.com to inform our staff so that we know to bill you instead of your roommates.
[+]2010-2011 Renewal Leasing Information
Renewal Intent Forms will be available online on Thursday, January 27, 2010 after 9:00 am.
How do I know if I am eligible to renew my lease for 2010-2011?
In order to be eligible for renewal you must be a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park for the 2010-2011 school year. Rising 5th year undergraduate UMD students are not eligible to renew leases for the 2010-2011 lease year. Additionally, you must have a zero balance to sign a lease for the 2010-2011 lease year. If you have a balance on your South Campus Commons account you will NOT be permitted to sign a lease for 2010-2011.
What should I do if I want to stay in my current bedroom?
If you are interested in returning to the same apartment and bedroom assignment for the next lease term, you must submit a Renewal Intent form no later than 11:59 pm on Wednesday, February 10th indicating this preference. Once your intent form has been submitted to South Campus Commons, you will have to sign your lease in the SCC Building 5 Seminar Room between Monday, February 15th and Saturday, February 20th. You will be able to sign your lease during your scheduled leasing appointment time. You MUST sign your lease in addition to completing your Intent Form to secure your space.
What do I do if I am staying in the same bedroom and want to "pull in" a friend to live in my apartment?
If you are staying in the same bedroom and you would like to "pull in" a friend to your apartment, you will need to indicate this preference on your Intent Form no later than 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 10th and sign up for a pull-in appointment at your leasing appointment. Pull-in appointments will take place from Wednesday, February 24th thru Saturday, February 27th and we require both yourself and the student(s) that you are pulling in to be present at this appointment.
IMPORTANT: In order to schedule a pull-in appointment, you must include the appropriate information about your prospective roommates on your intention form. PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL PULL-IN INFORMATION BELOW!
What should I do if I want to switch bedrooms within my own current apartment? Can I pull friends into my apartment?
If you are interested in switching bedrooms within your CURRENT apartment, you should submit your Renewal Intent form no later than 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 10th indicating this preference. Lease signing for same apartment transfers will be Monday, February 22nd - Tuesday, Febrary 23rd at the SCC Building 5 Seminar Room. Any prospective roommate pull-ins MUST be indicated on your intent form as well. You will then be required to sign up for a single appointment time for yourself. You will be able to schedule your "pull-in's" appointment during your designated leasing appointment. "Pull-in" appointments will take place on Wednesday, February 24th thru Saturday, February 27th and we require both yourself and the student(s) that you are pulling in to be present at this appointment.. PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL PULL-IN INFORMATION BELOW!
What do I do if I am transferring apartments? Can I "pull in" a friend to live in my apartment?
If you want to move to a new apartment for the 2010-2011 lease year, you must submit your Renewal Intent form by 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 10th. You will need to list any pull-in applicants on your Intent Form. Next, you will be required to sign up for a single transfer appointment time for you, your prospective roommates/pull-ins to select your 2010-2011 assignment together. The earlier you submit your intent form, the earlier you are able to select an available appointment time. All transfer appointments will take place from Tuesday, March 2nd thru Saturday, March 6th at the SCC Building 5 Seminar Room. In choosing the transfer option, you may not reserve your current assignment while searching for another apartment. Additionally, no holds or reservations can be made for bedrooms that are not leased during your appointment time. All prospective roommates MUST be represented and complete the leasing process at your appointment time in order to secure that space for next year. If two parties are interested in leasing the same unit at a transfer appointment, priority will be given to the earliest intent form submission. PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL PULL-IN INFORMATION BELOW!
Is there anything else I need to do if I am changing rooms and/or transferring apartments for the next lease term?
Residents shoud refer to the transfer information listed in the "Residents" section of the SCC website.
What does my friend have to do in order to be "pulled in" by me?
In order to be eligible to be "pulled in", the prospective resident must FIRST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION before you can indicate them as a pull-in on your Renewal Intent Form. Pull-in applications are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 17th. If you are transferring within your current apartment, you will be able to schedule your "pull in's" appointment during your designated leasing appointment. If you are transferring to a new apartment within the SCC community, you will be required to sign up for a single transfer appointment time for you, your prospective roommates/pull-ins to select your 2010-2011 assignment together. All pull-ins must be represented and have all necessary payments and paperwork at the appointment in order to secure their space for 2010-2011. There will be NO soft-holds or reservations made on rooms not signed for during your renewal leasing or pull-in's appointment!
Who am I allowed to "pull in" to South Campus Commons?
All South Campus Commons applicants must be approved by the Department of Resident Life before they are permitted to sign a lease with us. In addition, the following lease restrictions will apply to South Campus Commons: All current South Campus Commons residents who are eligible to renew their leases for 2010-2011 will have their "pull ins" restricted to (a) other eligible South Campus Commons students who are renewing leases, (b) current second-year students in residence halls who are identified as "pull-ins" by 11:59pm on February 10, 2010, and (c) eligible students returning to campus from their Study Abroad experience and identified as "pull-ins" by 11:59pm on February 10, 2010. You may also want to review our Leasing FAQ and Leasing Info pages for more detailed leasing, pull-in, priority and eligibility information for Commons applicants.
If my roommates, my pull-ins and I do not fill my apartment, what happens to the empty rooms? If I do not renew or am not eligible to renew my lease for next year, what happens to my room?
Any spaces that are not filled by returning residents and qualified applicants during their renewal leasing appointment will be listed as available vacancies for later lease renewal appointments. If these spaces are not filled by returning residents and their pull-ins, they are listed as available vacancies for our Open Leasing season when we accommodate all approved applicants coming from campus housing. Residents who are not renewing at South Campus Commons do not have the ability to reserve their spaces for new or returning residents. Returning residents who do not fill all of the spaces within their apartments should make sure the Leasing Office has a complete, detailed and accurate Roommate Matching Form to assure the best possible roommate match.
What should I do if I am unable to sign my lease at my designated time?
If your schedule prohibits you from signing your renewal lease during your scheduled appointment, it is imperative that you assign a proxy to act on your behalf. By filling out the proxy form (which will be available at a later time) you can designate someone to sign all necessary leasing documents on your behalf. You must give your signed, completed form to your proxy and they must present the document at your leasing appointment in order to represent you.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you cannot make your designated leasing appointment time and have not arranged for a proxy to complete the lease renewal process on your behalf, you will not be given the opportunity to lease until AFTER Renewal Leasing and Open Leasing procedures have been concluded. You will likely end up on our housing waitlist for 2010-2011 as a result!
[+]The Releasing Process
The Summer 2010 releasing process will begin on
Monday, April 19, 2010 after 9:00 a.m.
The Last Day to submit a request for Summer 2010 re-leasing is Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
If you have already begun the re-leasing process, you can check the status of your re-leasing transaction here (
Check Releasing Status.)
The following information is designed to help you navigate the process you must follow if you wish to end your South Campus Commons lease early. Please review this information with any prospective re-lessor so that both parties fully understand the requirements of the process. You are responsible for finding a qualified student to take over your lease and you must complete all the steps in this process before you can be released from the financial obligations of your lease.
Step 1: Find a Re-Lessor
Though it is your exclusive responsibility to find a qualified re-lessor, there are many resources available:
- The Leasing Office in SCC Building 6 maintains a list of on-campus male and female students who expressed possible interest in summer 2010 re-leasing. The lists can be requested in person at the Leasing Office or by emailing the Leasing Office at leasing@southcampuscommons.com (please include your name, 09-10 unit, and your UID# in the email).
- SCC also offers a Re-Leasing Bulletin Board (Male) (Female) to allow residents and applicants to exchange re-leasing information.
- You may post advertisements in designated areas on campus. (Some bulletin boards require University approval before posting).
Step 2: Complete the online re-leasing process
(Complete at least 3 weeks in advance of your transfer date)
Click here to submit an online re-lease form. The online release request form is ONLY available to the current SCC resident.
Information you will need to complete your request includes:
- Re-leasing candidate's email address.
- Date your re-lessor wants to move in.
- NOTE: The move out and move in dates must be at least two (2) business days apart when choosing to do the standard check-out and check-in process.
Step 3: Determine your re-lessor's eligibility
The University of Maryland's Department of Resident Life must approve all re-lessors for SCC residency. During the academic year, the criteria that the Department of Resident Life uses to determine student eligibility for SCC residency are as follows:
- The student must be a current University of Maryland student or affiliate.
- The student must be in good financial, judicial, academic, and registration standing with The University of Maryland.
- The student must complete an online SCC application
It takes about 5 business days to determine a re-lessor's eligibility through the University.
Step 4: Schedule a Releasing appointment
(Complete at least 5 business days in advance of new resident's move in date.) You will need to schedule an appointment online and bring the following items to the Leasing Office at least five days before your re-lessor's move-in date to avoid any delays:
- Your re-lessor's $300 check or money order for the lease reservation fee.
- Your re-lessor's $25 check or money order for the application fee.
- Your re-lessor's signed and notarized Guaranty of Lease.
- Your certified check or money order for the $100 lease transfer fee.
- When applicable, a $60 check or money order for cleaning.
Payment should be made out to Educated Cleaners.
- Application, lease reservation, and lease transfer fees should be made payable to South Campus Commons and should contain the appropriate student's name, apartment number, and bedroom letter.
The following items will be provided by staff at your appointment:
- Re-lease Agreement to be signed by both parties
- Your re-lessor's Lease Agreement
- Your re-lessor's application and roommate matching form
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*** IMPORTANT ***
I understand that when I re-lease my apartment, I am relinquishing the remainder of my 2009-2010 lease with South Campus Commons to my re-lessor.
Furthermore, my re-lessor is not permitted to stay in my assignment beyond August 1, 2010 unless they have already signed a same bed lease of their own for the 2010-2011 lease term. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to the move out date except in the case of legal lease holders who submit an application and are approved to directly transfer into their 2010-2011 unit. Appeals for lease extensions will not be granted under any circumstances.
By completing the re-leasing process, any direct transfer application submitted by the outgoing resident is rendered null and void.
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