honestly the only thing I can say as to having to make a decision about housing in September is that IF they are planning on moving off campus they pretty much have to have their decision made. two years ago when my D was considering moving off campus she looked at places the entire month of Sept and Oct 1 signed her intent letter with the management company. My D’s place is closer for her than both of her UD housing assignments and she’s been very happy living “off” campus.