RE-NEW HOUSING AT SOUTH CAMPUS COMMONS & COURTYaRDS FOR
2023-24 BETWEEN THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Renew Housing at Commons/Courtyards for 2023-24 Between Thursday, January 12 – Thursday, February 9. Go to www.starrez.umd.edu
Failure to renew by February 9 at 11:59pm will result in you forfeiting your space for 2023-24. There are no exceptions to this. We encourage you not to wait until the last moment.
If you renew same bed and only fill out the StarRez housing application without filling out the DocuSign lease by the deadline of Thursday, February 9, at 11:59pm, you have not renewed housing for 2023-24. You must complete both.
2023-2024 Preleasing Webinar Slides
Apartment Change – Wednesday March 1
Even though StarRez will show all returning residents as having a 9am appointment; the available apartments will only be accessible to your group on the below schedule.
- Groups of 4 : 9:00 am -11:00 am
- Groups of 3 : 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Groups of 2 : 3:00 pm -5:00 pm
- Groups of 1: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
If a group leader doesn’t make a selection during their group size range, they will either have to break up the group or wait until the next time frame for their group size.
Step 1: Commons/Courtyards Leasing Application
Step 2: Commons / Courtyards Leasing 2023-24
Returning Same Bed
Returning as a “Same Bed” resident means you will renew your exact same bedroom in your current apartment. This would permit you to remain in your room without having to move out during the lease transition period. See the SCC and CTY same-bed letters for more detailed information about the rules, preparation requirements, and entry expectations.
What if I want to pull in new roommates to fill vacancies in my apartment? There will be a content box in the intention form that will allow you to add students you want to pull-in. Please put their first and last name and following directions as stated in this section. You can only pull in rising juniors or rising seniors who are currently living on-campus.
What if I want to pull in someone that is not a rising junior or rising senior? This is not possible. The only way for them to live with you would be for the spaces to hopefully still be available when they go through the Virtual Apartment Selection process Feb. 28 and March 1. There is no guarantee and unlikely to happen.
When will my pull-in(s) get their lease? They will have access to their lease beginning Feb. 10 on their StarRez portal. Your pull-in also needs to fill out a Commons/Courtyards 2023-24 Leasing Application by Thursday, February 9 at 11:59pm which they can find at www.starrez.umd.edu. If they do not fill out the application by that deadline, they will be unable to get a lease.
*Please note, only on-campus rising Juniors and Seniors are eligible to be pulled in.
What if I don’t fill out the Intention Form by Thursday, February 9 at 11:59pm? You will not be able to stay in your same space for 2023-24 and will have to move out on Friday, July 28.
If I filled out the Intention Form stating that I’m returning same bed, am I done with everything? No, the intention form is only stating your purpose for 2023-24. You must continue and sign the lease on StarRez as well.
What do I have to do during the Lease Transition Period? Please see the below links for details for South Campus Commons and The Courtyards
Apartment Change
Who should select “Apartment Change?” You will select this if you wish to transfer to another apartment at South Campus Commons or The Courtyards, regardless of which of these 2 properties you currently reside.
If I select Apartment Change, will I be moving out on Friday, July 28? Yes, anyone who selects Apartment Change will move-out on Friday, July 28 and move back in on Sunday, August 20 for SCC or the Courtyards move-in date on Tuesday, August 22.
What happens after I submit the Intention Form as an Apartment Change? You will select your new space virtually in the Star Rez portal on March 1 (more info to come about this). After you select your space you will be able to sign your lease through the StarRez portal by accessing your 2023-24 Leasing Application. You will then have 2 days to complete the lease.
What if I want to pull in new roommates in the apartment I’m moving to? There will be a content box in the intention form that will allow you to add students you want to pull-in. You can only pull in rising juniors or rising seniors, who are currently living on-campus. Please put their first and last name and follow directions as stated in this section. Your pull-in also needs to fill out a Commons/Courtyards 2023-24 Leasing Application by Thursday, February 9 at 11:59pm which they can find at www.starrez.umd.edu. If they do not fill out the application by that deadline they will be unable to get a lease.
What if I want to pull in someone that is not a rising junior or rising senior? This is not possible.
When will my group member(s) get their lease? They will have access to their lease on their StarRez portal by accessing the 2023-24 Leasing Application by the day following the selection of the apartment.
If I want to change bedrooms within my current apartment, do I still have to move out? Yes. Only residents renewing their lease for the exact same bedroom will be able to remain during the lease transition period.
Do Not Wish To Renew
Who should select “do not wish to renew?” If you select this it means that you are not returning for 2023-24 and plan to move-out by Friday, July 28 at 12pm. Residents will select this if they are graduating or no longer wish to live at CTY/SCC .
Renewal Eligibility
Undergraduate students who will be entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of undergraduate study in Fall 2024 who are in good standing with the university are eligible to renew their lease. Students who will be entering their 5th year of undergraduate study in Fall 2024 are also eligible to renew this year.
*Special exception for Courtyards grad students living in Building 6
Pulling in a friend
The only students eligible to be pulled in are current residence hall students in the 3rd or 4th Commitment Group (rising Juniors and Seniors) who are in good standing with the University. Current South Campus Commons and Courtyards residents who are in good standing with the University are also eligible to be pulled in/transferred to your apartment.
If you want to pull in a friend, you must select an apartment that will accommodate the number of spaces for you and your friend(s) that you are trying to pull in. For example, if there are two of you, you may not select a completely empty four or three bedroom apartment. You would be limited to choosing units with only two open spaces.
*Special exception for Courtyards grad students living in Building 6
Returning from Study Abroad
South Campus Commons and Courtyards at UMD residents who leave SCC or CTY in December/January for Spring semester study abroad or co-op experiences are eligible to return to SCC and CTY for the following Fall/Spring Semester, provided they remain in good academic and judicial standing with the University. You retain your current resident status with us which means you can participate in our renewal process for the 2023-2024 lease term; however, you DO NOT retain legal rights to your former space at South Campus Commons or the Courtyards if you completed a Lease Transfer.
Should you wish to return to South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD for the 2023-2024 semester, you must complete your Intent to Return via the 2023-2024 Application form. This goes live on January 12, 2023. You must complete your intent to return via the 2023-2024 Application by February 9, 2023, by 11:59pm. (There are no exceptions to this).
If you would like to return to your same apartment/bedroom, please note that there is absolutely no guarantee that you will be able to return to your same apartment/bedroom. Once you transfer your lease, you forfeit all legal rights to that space. Your re-lessor (the person who took over your lease) has full legal rights to the space and can renew their lease for the following year if they so choose. If your re-lessor decides to transfer to another apartment within SCC/CTY or chooses to leave SCC/CTY altogether, you may be able to return to your old apartment provided that a current resident of that apartment lists you as a pull-in on their 2023-2024 Application when they complete their intent as well as you completing the pull-in form available on your StarRez portal. ALL pull-ins are subject to eligibility and availability within the apartment.
If you wish to return to South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD for the 2023-2024, you have the following options to select from:
Option 2 I would like to transfer to a new apartment at Commons or Courtyards
- This option means that you will receive an appointment time to participate in Apartment Change selection which will take place on March 1, 2023.
- This option mean that you will be selecting a new apartment and bedroom for the 2023-2024 lease term on March 1, 2023.
You will be able to form groups with current residents and or eligible pull-ins to select a new apartment during that March 1, 2023, selection time. More information on group formation is distributed to applicants via email.
- Please note that you will only be shown available apartments based off your group size. We encourage you to speak with your group leader prior to March 1, 2023.
Option 3 I do not wish to return to Commons or Courtyards for the 2023-2024 lease term
- This option means that you do not wish to sign a lease at either South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD for the 2023-2024 lease term.
- This option means that you WILL NOT have an apartment for the 2023-2024 lease term at South Campus Commons or The Courtyards at UMD and will need to make other housing arrangements for that school year.
Please note that if you select option 3 but then decide that you would like to live with Commons or Courtyards, you will have to participate in our general apartment selection beginning the week of March 6, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2023-24 lease term?
South Campus Commons begins on Sunday, August 20, 2023 and concludes on Friday, July 27, 2024.
The Courtyards begins on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 and concludes on Friday, July 27, 2024.
Residents that select same bed will get to stay during the transition period.
What if I’m graduating in the Fall of 2023? Is there any leases that will go through December 2023? All 2023-24 leases end on Friday, July 27, 2024. If you are graduating in December 2023, it will be your responsibility to find a releasor to take over your space, to no longer be financially responsible. *All residents are financially responsible until a releasor is found.
What if I sign a lease for 2023-24 and decide later on that I no longer wish to live at South Campus Commons or The Courtyards? The only way to cancel your lease is through the lease transfer process. Residents will be responsible for finding a releasor and will be financially responsible until a releasor is found.
*if you sign and complete a lease you are still responsible for the lease even though your guarantor has not finished their portion. The only way to cancel your lease once completed is through releasing.
What if I don’t fill out the Intention Form at all or only complete half of it, what does that mean? Any resident that doesn’t complete the Intention Form, we will assume you are not returning for 2023-24 and your move out date will be July 28, 2023.
What if I forgot to renew my lease by February 9 at 11:59pm? Can I call the office to get an extension? Unfortunately the application will close promptly at 11:59pm on February 9 and cannot be reopened.
*Please note the Offices will close on February 9 at 5pm and no professional staff will be available to help/assist after 5:00pm on February 9.
Will I get a confirmation email once I submit the Intention Form? Yes.
SCC 2023-2024 Rates
| Layout | Twelve Installments | Total Cost |
| 4 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | $1,016 per installment | $12,192 |
| 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | $1,060 per installment | $12,720 |
| 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | $1,162 per installment | $13,944 |
| 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | $1,396 per installment | $16,752 |
| Studio | $1,380 per installment | $16,560 |
Twelve installments per person for a standard term of August 20, 2023 to July 27, 2024.
SCC Sample Lease
SCC Floorplans and Building Layouts
SCC Room Attributes
SCC Layouts Video
SCC Lease Transition Requirements
Friday, July 28 – Sunday, August 20
What does “same bed” mean? You do not have to move-out on Friday, July 28. You also get to stay during the transition period of Friday, July 28 – Sunday, August 20.
What do I have to do for the lease transition period of Friday, July 28 – Sunday, August 20? The South Campus Commons Team works diligently to get apartments ready for new students that are moving in on Sunday, August 20, 2023. To make sure your future roommate has a great experience on August 20, we need you to do the following by July 28 at 12pm, at the latest:
Kitchen
- All Kitchen items must be in cabinets and cabinet space needs to be made for your new roommates. (Example: If you live in a 4 bed/2 bath and getting two new roommates, at least 50% of the cabinet space should be empty for new roommates.)
- The sink, stove, and counter tops must be free of personal items.
- Refrigerator must be cleaned out and kept clean during the transition period. Items can only be stored on the top shelf in the refrigerator (Items should not be stored on top of the fridge or on the refrigerator door so cleaners can properly clean).
Shared Bathroom (4×2 and 3×2 units)
- All personal items in the bathroom must be off the countertops, bathtub, sink, floors and medicine cabinets.
- Cabinets and sink vanity must be emptied of all items.
- All bathroom items should be stored in the individual bedroom except the shower curtains may be left on. (If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is a same bed resident you don’t have to do this. If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is moving out on July 28 you do have to do this.)
Common Area
- All non-South Campus Commons items and decorations must be removed from the common area including taken down from the walls and ceiling. (TV’s can remain in common area)
- Furniture items from persons not on the current lease term should not be stored in the apartment. If your roommate moves out on July 28 and leaves items in kitchen/living room behind, we are going to assume they are yours. Please alert us by emailing us at southcampuscommons@cocm.com by Monday, August 1 by 12pm if your roommate left items behind in the kitchen/living room. After this date we consider anything in the apartment common area to be owned by people staying for the 2022-23 lease period.
Your apartment must remain like this from July 28, 2023 – August 20, 2023 at 5pm. This helps our cleaning team, maintenance team, painters, etc. to prepare the apartment so that your future roommate has a welcoming move-in experience. If you plan on being away during the period of July 28 – August 20 you will need to ensure this is completed before departing.
Other important information:
- The Make Ready Team that prepares apartments by August 20 consisting of maintenance, cleaning, and painters will be accessing apartments between 8am – 8pm between July 28 and August 20. They will not be entering occupied bedroom spaces for the make ready process. There will NOT be a notice of dates/times between July 28–August 20 that maintenance, cleaning, painters, etc will be entering units. All staff will knock on front doors for 25-30 seconds prior to entering.
*Follow us on Instagram where we will utilize Instagram Stories to notify you of approximate days of which buildings we will be entering throughout the lease transition period.
- South Campus Commons and Resident Life staff will be entering apartments on Friday, July 28 to complete a move-out inspection. Also, sometime between July 28 and August 6, a highly trained dog that detects pests will enter the apartment to seek out potential pest issues (they are usually in the apartment for 3 – 5 minutes). To assist with detection the staff may remove part of your sheets to get a closer detection of the mattress area.
- The lease states that residents may be charged a $450 violation fee if you do not comply with preparing your apartment during the July 28 – August 22 transition period. It is our hope that you work with us in helping create a great first impression for your future roommate(s).
- After cleaners have entered your apartment between July 28th and August 20 it will be your responsibility to maintain the cleaning so that your future roommate walks into a clean apartment on move-in day. Prior to Saturday, August 20, the South Campus Commons Team will be giving your apartment a final inspection and your apartment must be ready for your new roommate by this date and time. Anything not in compliance (or if the common area is not clean for your new roommate) would be eligible for a $450 violation fee.
What if everyone in my apartment is returning same bed? If you fall under this category, we will not turn your apartment because all of you are coming back for 2023-24. However, if that were to change and one of your roommates were to transfer their lease, that immediately changes your apartment status, and we would need to turn the common area for a new roommate. If that were to happen all apartment occupants will have to get their apartment turn ready by July 28 at 12pm.
- You cannot let your new roommate or their belongings move-in early (prior to August 20).
- On August 1styour first installment is due for your new 2023-24 lease. If you have reoccurring payments log into your resident portal and update your payment information. Automatic payments do not carry over between lease years and must be re-established each August.
The installment rates for the 2023-24 lease term:
4 Bed – 2 Bath | $1,016 per installment | Total Rate $12,192
3 Bed – 2 Bath | $1060 per installment | Total Rate $12,720
2 Bed – 2 Bath | $1,162 per installment | Total Rate $13,944
1 Bed – 1Bath | $1,396 per installment | Total Rate $16,752
Studio | $1,380 per installment | Total Rate $16,560
*This installment is applied towards your 2023-24 lease. You are not paying for July 28th-August 20 because this is the lease transition period. Your new lease begins on August 20, 2023 and concludes on July 27, 2024. The total rate of your apartment type is divided into 12 installments with the first installment being due on August 1, 2023.
*Please remember that if you have set up scheduled payments in the resident portal they do not carry over and will end on July 31, 2023. You will need to log in after August 1, 2023 and set up a new schedule. If you have issues with this, please contact our office directly and we are happy to assist.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us in the Main Office via email southcampuscommons@cocm.com or call us at 301 314 2499. We are here to help! Thank you so much for helping to create a welcoming environment for your new roommate!
CTY 2023-2024 Rates
| Layout | Twelve Installment | Total Cost |
| 4 Bedroom / 2 Bath | $852 per installment | $10,224 |
| 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath | $934 per installment | $11,208 |
| 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Standard | $1,038 per installment | $12,456 |
| 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Deluxe | $1,074 per installment | $12,888 |
Twelve installments per person for a standard term of August 22, 2023 to July 27, 2024.
CTY Sample Lease
CTY Floorplans and Building Layouts
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CTY Layouts Video
CTY Amenities
CTY Lease Transition Requirements
Friday, July 28 – Tuesday, August 22
What does “same bed” mean? You don’t have to move-out on Friday, July 28. You also will get to stay during the transition period of Friday, July 28 to Tuesday, August 22.
What do I have to do for the transition period of July 28, 2023 – August 22, 2023? The Courtyards Team works diligently to get apartments ready for new students that are moving in on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. To make sure your future roommate(s) has a great experience on August 22, we need you to do the following by July 28 at 12pm at the latest:
Kitchen
- All Kitchen items must be in cabinets and cabinet space needs to be made for your new roommate(s). (Example: If you live in a 4 bed/4 bath and getting two new roommates, at least 50% of the cabinet space should be empty for the new roommates.)
- The sink, stove, and counter tops must be free of personal items.
- Refrigerator must be cleaned out and kept clean during the transition period. Items can only be stored on the top shelf in the refrigerator (Items should not be stored on top of the fridge or on the refrigerator door so cleaners can properly clean).
Shared Bathroom – Only for 4 bed – 2 bath in Buildings 4 & 7
- All personal items in the bathroom must be off the countertops, bathtub, sink, floors and medicine cabinets.
- Cabinets and sink vanity must be emptied of all items.
- All bathroom items should be stored in the individual bedroom, except the shower curtains, which may be left on. (If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is a same bed resident you don’t have to do this. If the person you are sharing the bathroom with is moving out on July 28, you do have to do this.)
Common Area
- All non-Courtyards items and decorations must be removed from the common area including taken down from the walls and ceiling (TV’s can remain in common area).
- Furniture items from persons not on the current lease term should not be stored in the apartment. If your roommate moves out on July 28 and leaves items in kitchen/living room behind, we are going to assume they are yours. Please alert us by emailing us at thecourtyards@cocm.com by Monday, July 31 by 12pm if your roommate left items behind in the kitchen/living room. After this date we consider anything in the apartment to be owned by people staying for the 2023-24 lease period.
Your apartment must remain like this from July 28, 2023 – August 22, 2023 at 5pm. This helps our cleaning team, maintenance team, painters, etc to prepare the apartment so that your future roommate has a welcoming move-in experience. If you plan on being away during the period of July 28 – August 22, you will need to ensure this is completed before departing.
Other important information:
- The Make Ready Team that prepares apartments by August 22 consisting of maintenance, cleaning, and painters, will be accessing apartments between 8am – 8pm between July 28 and August 22. They will not be entering occupied bedroom spaces for the make ready process. There will NOT be a notice of dates/times between July 28–August 22 that maintenance, cleaning, painters, etc will be entering units. All staff will knock on front doors for 20-25 seconds prior to entering.
*Follow us on Instagram where we will utilize Instagram Stories to notify you of approximate days of which buildings we will be entering throughout the lease transition period.
- The 2022-23 lease expires on July 28, 2023, and the 2023-24 lease begins on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. As stated in Section 15 of the lease, you are permitted to stay in the apartment during this “lease transition period” by following these guidelines. To prepare units common area to a satisfactory condition for new roommates, it does require many entry points of the Make Ready Team. If this is something that you find bothersome, it may be in your best interest to return at your permanent home.
- RA’s and Courtyards staff will be entering apartments on Friday, July 28 to complete a move-out inspection. Also, sometime between July 28 and August 6, a highly trained dog that detects pests will enter the apartment to seek out potential pest issues (they are usually in the apartment for 3 – 5 minutes). To assist with detection the staff may remove part of your sheets to get a closer detection of the mattress area.
- The lease states that residents may be charged a $450 violation fee if you do not comply with preparing your apartment during the July 28 – August 22 transition period. It is our hope that you work with us in helping create a great first impression for your future roommate(s).
- After cleaners have entered your apartment between July 28 and August 22 it will be your responsibility to maintain the cleaning so that your future roommate(s) walk into a clean apartment on move-in day. On Sunday, August 20 beginning at 9am, the RA Team will be giving your apartment a final inspection and your apartment must be ready for your new roommate(s) by this date and time. Anything not in compliance (or if the common area is unclean for your new roommate) would be eligible for a $450 violation fee.
What if everyone in my apartment is returning same bed? If you fall under this category, we will not turning your apartment because all of you are comin back for 2023-24. However, if hat were to change and one of your roommates were to transfer their lease, that immediately changes your apartment status, and we would need to turn the common area for a new roommate. If that were to happen all apartment occupants will have to get their apartment turn ready by July 28 at 12pm.
- You cannot let your new roommate(s) or their belongings move-in early (prior to August 22).
- On August 1 your first installment is due for your new 2023-24 lease. If you have reoccurring payments log into your resident portal and update your payment information. Automatic payments do not carry over between lease years and must be re-established each August.
The installment rates for the 2023-24 lease term:
4 Bed – 2 Bath | $852 per installment | Total Rate $10,224
4 Bed – 4 Bath | $934 per installment | Total Rate $11,208
2 Bed – 2 Bath Standard | $1,038 per installment | Total Rate $12,456
2 Bed – 2 Bath Deluxe | $1,074 per installment | Total Rate $12,888
*This installment is applied towards your 2023-24 lease. You are not paying for July 28th-August 22 because this is the lease transition period. Your new lease begins on August 22, 2023 and concludes on July 27, 2024. The total rate of your apartment type is divided into 12 installments with the first installment being due on August 1, 2023.
*Please remember that if you have set up scheduled payments in the resident portal they do not carry over and will end on July 31, 2023. You will need to log in after August 1, 2023 and set up a new schedule. If you have issues with this, please contact our office directly and we are happy to assist.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us in the Main Office via email thecourtyards@cocm.com or call us at 301 314 2466. We are here to help! Thank you so much for helping to create a welcoming environment for your new roommate!