None of the recent articles about the University´s role in the City of Charlottesville´s affordable housing issues mentions the fact that the University provides almost no on-Grounds housing for graduate and professional (Law, Darden, Medicine) students who, together, make up about 30 percent of the University’s student population. The vast majority of it — University Gardens and Copeley Hill, with just over 300 apartments in total — is for students “with families” (i.e. to be eligible, you must be married and/or have children). The only options available to single, childless graduate students are the Range, suite-style rooms at Dillard (for Medical students only), and two buildings with double-occupancy rooms at Copeley (priority is given to Law and Darden students). Considering that over 6,000 graduate students were enrolled at the University last fall, the available on-Grounds housing is scarce. For single, childless graduate students who want to live somewhere with basic amenities such as a bathroom, a kitchen and their own bedroom, the Universty offers no options. Student Family Housing offers very reasonable rent, with all utilities included, and I feel it is the University´s duty to provide affordable housing options for all graduate students, not just those who are married with children.
Julianna Gallardo
GSAS
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