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HOUSING INFORMATION 

Housing for students at Lyme Academy College is a unique system similar to European schools where students live in a variety of settings.  Many students choose to call listings off of our “Housing List” where they will end up renting a room in someone’s home.  Others will ask for a copy of the current “Roommate List” so that they might speak with other students who might want to room together in a seasonal beach rental.  Still others will locate an apartment over the garage setting.  The living situations are as unique as our students!

Looking for new living space can be an exciting learning experience.   Meeting with homeowners and negotiating agreements will help prepare students for the many independent choices they will make as they begin to live on their own. The Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts offers the following services to assist students looking for housing:

•      We offer a GENERAL RESOURCE LIST containing newspaper and web site information, as well as the names and numbers of local rental agencies.

•      We actively seek community residents to offer rooms for rent.   We reserve these opportunities specifically for registered Academy students, and keep a current HOUSING LIST available in the student services office for review.  Please note that this is a constantly changing list, with home referrals that are not researched by the Academy.  The student seeking housing will be the best judge of how appropriate a rental situation is for his or her needs.

•      We offer PERSONAL ASSISTANCE when you come to Old Lyme to find housing.  Just call for an appointment with the Director of Student Services to discuss your ideal housing situation and budget.  She will let you know of different options available to you.

It is recommended that students become familiar with the market conditions prior to surveying the area. Exploring the resource list would be a good place to start.  Students might also want to consider questions that would be helpful to ask, such as, “Are heat and lights included?”  “Do I have access to a washer and dryer?” and “Is this a non-smoking (smoking) living arrangement?”

If you are talking with a potential roommate, try to assess how compatible you will be.  Find out a bit about personal habits, such as how late they typically stay up, if they describe themselves as neat, messy, or in-between, and if they are study-bugs or party-animals.  Talk about how you can find ways to respect privacy, personal belongings, and each other.

Please remember that if you are coming here without a car, finding housing within walking distance can be challenging.  Most opportunities are within a ten minute drive.  There is a bus service available for $2.50 per pre-arranged trip or $1.25 for taking the bus at regular stops.  More information on the bus can be found at www.estuarytransit.org. 

Questions regarding housing can be addressed by calling 860-434-5232 extension 112 or e-mailing pbroedlin@lymeacademy.edu.