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GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING SURVEY

Dear Graduate Students,

The university is interested in learning more about graduate student housing. To ensure that the voices of graduate students are heard, we ask that you take about 15-20 minutes to answer these survey questions. The survey responses will be reported anonymously, such that participants cannot be identified with their responses. Upon clicking submit, you will be directed to a new screen where you can submit your contact information to be entered into the random drawing for an 80GB video Ipod. This contact information will not be used for any purpose other than the drawing for the Ipod. The winner will be notified on or about March 1, 2007. Only one entry per graduate student will be accepted for the drawing.

Please fill out the survey below. If you would like a hard copy of the survey or have questions about the survey, send an email to Pat Wilcox, GSO President at pawilcox@syr.edu. We hope to receive the surveys back by February 15, 2007.

Your feedback will be valuable in assisting the university make appropriate decisions about graduate student housing. Thank you for your time.



PART A: Housing Choice Considerations
Please rate the importance of the following factors in deciding where you live.
Not at
all		 Somewhat
Important		 Extremely
Important		 NA
price of stand-alone rent1
 2
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 NA
availability of transportation to campus1
 2
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 NA
off-street parking included in rental price1
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 NA
landlord responsive to maintenance1
 2
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 NA
consistently low noise levels1
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 NA
private room1
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 NA
proximity away from/near undergraduates1
 2
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 NA
having a private kitchen unit1
 2
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 NA
additional storage space available at unit1
 2
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 NA
dogs and cats allowed1
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 NA
snow removal provided by landlord1
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 NA
universal access for disabled1
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 NA
ability to accommodate up to 3 children1
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 NA
ability to accommodate spouse or partner1
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 NA
cost for utilities included in rental price1
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 NA
overall cost of utilities1
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 NA
furniture included1
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 NA
ability to sublet1
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 NA
amount of security deposit1
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 NA
stability of your educational funding1
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 NA


PART B: How much do you pay per month for the following living expenses? Please fill in the amount to the nearest dollar:
housing (rent)$
utilities (total)$
internet$
cable (television)$
phone (home and cell combined)$
parking (please include university parking fees)$
Please list four things you would be willing to pay more each month for if available:1.
2.
3.
4.


PART C: Current Living Arrangements
Where do you currently reside? On campus Off campus Other:
If off campus, approximately how close to campus do you live? < 1 mile 1-5 miles > 5 miles
Did you pay a security deposit? Yes No If so, how much? $
How satisfied are you with your current living arrangements?
NotSomewhatVery
1
 2
 3
 4
 5
Please list four changes you would make to your current housing arrangement that would increase your overall satisfaction. 1.
2.
3.
4.


PART D: Housing History
How long have you been a graduate student at Syracuse University (in academic years)? <1
 1
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 >10
During your stay, how many times have you moved or relocated? <1
 1
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 >10


PART E: Housing Search Please provide a brief description for the following:
How did you arrange for housing when you first began your graduate study at Syracuse University?
How did you arrange for housing in subsequent years?


PART F: Satisfaction
Please rate your level of satisfaction with assistance from Syracuse University in your housing search.
NotSomewhatVery
1
 2
 3
 4
 5
 NA
Please rate your level of satisfaction with your current landlord.
NotSomewhatVery
1
 2
 3
 4
 5
 NA
Are you willing to move into campus-managed or owned housing if available? Yes No

Please clarify your biggest concern(s):


PART G: Preferences
Please rank the importance of the following features. #1 being the most important to you.
Home security No preferences for this section
 Keyless entry security system with pass code
 Periodic drive through by police or public safety officers
 24-hour door service with guard
 Standard key entry to both front door and apartment door
 
Bathroom access No preferences for this section
 Shared residence hall-style bathroom
 Shared bathroom with a few roommates
 Private bath
 Shared bathroom with many roommates
 
Internet accessibility to No preferences for this section
 The University network
 Private cable high-speed internet access
 Private digital subscriber lines
 Non-University wireless broadband
 
Lease and rental agreements No preferences for this section
 Month-to-month lease
 Full-year contract
 Academic year contract
 Any form so long as subletting is allowed
 
Proximity to shopping and/or commercial establishments No preferences for this section
 Grocery stores
 Clothing and other retail stores
 Restaurants and coffee houses
 Nightlife
 Gifts and other specialty shops
 
Living in the following neighborhood No preferences for this section
 University neighborhood/Westcott Area
 Eastwood
 Tipperary Hill
 North Campus
 South Campus
 Nob Hill
 Armory Square
 Connective Corridor
 Syracuse Suburbs (Camillus, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, DeWitt)
 
Unit design No preferences for this section
 Loft apartment downtown
 Renovated old construction with character
 New construction that accommodates new technological requirements
 Renovated duplex
 Graduate student exclusive community of apartments
 Graduate student exclusive dormitory
 




PART H: Demographics
Degree Program:
Degree Sought: Masters Doctoral Other:
Gender: Male Female
Race/Ethnicity: Other:
Age:
Country of Origin:
Marital Status:
Current Funding Status: Other:
Family Status: Do you have family members living with you: If so, how many:
Number of dependent children residing with you under the age of 12:



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