HOUSING PREFERENCES SURVEY
Please review the information contained in the Housing Fact Sheet and Current Housing Options before completing this survey.
Terms & Conditions
I, , understand that by responding to this survey, I agree that the Schulich School of Business is not responsible for rental agreements, signing of leases or any other legality of the rental process. Nor does this survey guarantee that I will be able to get the housing of my choice. I understand that the Housing Coordinator’s role is to assist exchange students in finding housing only.
1. Please indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for type of housing preferred:
**Note that the number of applicants for on-campus residence normally exceeds available spaces and some students may be asked to use their 2nd or 3rd preferred type of housing.
1st2nd3rdOn-campus Residence(If this is your first choice you must also submit an application)
1st2nd3rdHotel-Apartment or Co-op (downtown, like a dorm)
1st2nd3rdHomestay
1st2nd3rdIndependent Room Rental
1st2nd3rdApartment, House or Flat Rental
1st2nd3rdSublet
1st2nd3rdI will arrange my own housing; I do not need assistance
2. Please indicate your preference for the following:
Private bedroom; private bath and kitchen (highest price) - Skip Question #3
Private bedroom: shared bath and kitchen – only males or only females
Private bedroom; shared bath and kitchen – male and female in same place
Shared bedroom; shared bath and kitchen (usually lowest price)
No preference
3. Who would you like to share with?
I want to share with these friends:
I would like help to find 1 or 2 other students with similar preferences
I would like help to find 3 or 5 other students with similar preferences
With my family who will join me. Please list number of people and ages:
No preference
4. In which part of the city would you like to live? (Refer to the map on the Housing Fact Sheet)
The campus is located approximately one hour by public transit from downtown Toronto.
NearYorkUniversity – 30 minutes or less commute
Midtown – approximately 30-60 minutes to either downtown or YorkUniversity
Downtown Toronto – about 1 hour to YorkUniversity
North York – commute to downtown and YorkUniversity varies by location
No preference
5. What is your housing budget per month?
Rent ranges from $450- $1,000 per month depending on location, size, items included, and whether it is a private or shared room.
$400-$600$600- $800$800-$1,000Over $1000 No preference
6. Indicate if you consider the following important in housing?
Important No preference Not important Cable TV available
Important No preference Not important Smoking is allowed (most places are non-smoking)
Important No preference Not importantLaundry facilities in same building
Important No preference Not importantNear to public transit stop
Important No preference Not important No pets
Important No preference Not important 24 hour security
ImportantNo preference Not important Facilities such as pool, fitness room, etc.
Important No preference Not important Has internet access
7. Please specify any special needs to be considered (i.e. wheelchair access, allergies):
8. When is your expected date of arrival in Toronto?
9. Please list the places that you would be interested in staying or learning more about from the Current Housing Options: