Frequently Asked Questions about University Village Apartments on Colvin

UV Colvin is a pet friendly community - cats and dogs welcome!  Pets may be no more that 50lbs.  No more than 1 animal permitted per bedroom and no more than 2 pets total per apartment.  Please see a Leasing Professional for more details.  Breed restrictions apply

Residents are responsible for the entire term of the signed lease.  We do offer lease re-assignments for a $300 fee with a new person to take your spot.  Please see a Leasing Professional for further details.

UV Colvin partners with RoomSync to provide a matching platform where residents choose their own roommates.  After you complete the leasing process you will be emailed a link to join our RoomSync network.  You will then log in to RoomSync using Facebook, create a profile and fill out preferences and begin your search to find your new roommate or bestfriend. 

If you already have a roommate in mind you can link to each other during the application process or confirm in RoomSync.

If you don't use either of these options you will be placed with others in your two bedroom or four bedroom by UV Colvin.

Yes, all leases are required to have a guarantor.  If an approved guarantor can not be obtained, Greystar will accept a security deposit equal to the amount of one (1) installment.  

The security deposit is due on or before the date your lease contract is signed if you do not have an approved guarantor.

No, UV Colvin is considered off campus housing.  Please check with Syracuse University Housing to make sure you have fulfilled all housing requirements before applying.

We offer both 10 and 12 month installment leases.   These leases will end 5/31 or 7/31.

(Ask a Leasing professional for details if you are needing additional summer housing - we have limited spots available)

Only a signed lease will guarantee a spot at UV Colvin.

1. Go to uvcolvin.com 2. Select your floorplan, move in date and term. 3. Complete your application and invite roommates and/or guarantor. 4. Guarantor completes their application 5. UV Colvin sends you your lease 6. You sign (and your guarantor)
You now have a guaranteed spot. 

Yes, you must be an SU student paying SU tuition and have completed all SU housing requirements in order to live at UV Colvin.  Check with SU housing to make sure you have fulfilled all on campus housing requirements before applying.

Rent includes wireless internet and water, sewer, trash and electricity allowance.  Electric is included up to $30/month per bedroom for every apartment.  Any overage is billed equally to all roommates.

For example, a 4 bedroom apartment with 4 roommates will have a $120 allowance for electricity.  If a monthly bill was $200 total then after the allowance the amount due for the total apartment is $80.  Per person this would be $20 each.  

Apartments are fully furnished including central air conditioning and heat.  Hardwood like floors, and full modern kitchens including dishwashers and a microwave.  A washer and dryer is included in each unit.  Exclusive use of our clubhouse is also included.  Much more is included through events, services and other amenities.

Our fall move in date will be on August 15th for key pickup.  Arriving later is absolulty okay just let us know your arrival date.  We do have limited spots available for early move in if you are needing it. 

​Please contact your Leasing Professional to lock in a early move in spot or get on our waitlist.

Yes, every resident is required to obtain a minimum of $100,000 in Liability insurance.   There are details in the lease as well as our insurance partner, Assurant, will be sending out instructions closer to move in on how to enroll and/or submit proof of coverage.

We do highly suggest also obtaining personal property insurance (renter's insurance) to cover your personal belongings but it is not required.

Yes. University Village Apartments on Colvin has study rooms and a conference room.

University Village Apartments on Colvin is located in Syracuse, NY and is nearby to shops, restaurants, and outdoor parks and spaces like Billings Park, and Westminster Park.

Prospective residents can contact the leasing team via phone to schedule a tour, ask questions, or receive up‑to‑date availability.

All bedrooms include full sized, extra long mattresses.  Queen bedding works great!

Yes!  Parking is free and included at UV Colvin (one vehicle per resident).  We just need your vehicle information and we can issue you a UV Colvin parking permit.

Yes - all of our apartments are furnished.  You are more than welcome to bring any additional furniture of your own but please keep in mind we are unable to remove furniture as storage is limited at UV Colvin.

 

UV Colvin is a smoke free environment.  Smoking is not allowed in any buildings or parking areas of the community.

Bedroom Window 55"w x 60"h
Living Room 80"w x 60"h

All windows come with blinds.  Curtains aren't need but absolutely ok if you would like to add them.  You will need to put up curtain rods and remove at move out.

Guests are always welcome, subject to the consent of roommates and your Community Manager.  Overnight guests are welcome, with limits on the number of days and guests.  Please review your lease for specific info.  You are responsible for the conduct of your guest and any other person whom you allow to enter the community and/or apartment.  

Please contact your Leasing Professional for further info.

University Village Apartments on Colvin offers two-bedroom and and four-bedroom apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY.

Residents can enjoy apartments with thoughtfully-designed layouts, community amenities like a conference room, business center, and a club house.

Apartments include a refrigerator, an in-unit washer and dryer, and a dishwasher.

Yes. University Village Apartments on Colvin apartments come fully furnished.

Yes. The property has virtual tours on its website.

Your housing costs can be covered by financial aid, just like on-campus housing.  Any available financial aid funds, after university charges are satisfied, are released to the student for non-institutional expenses such as off campus housing.  These funds can be used to pay rent.  Normal payment deadlines will continue to apply.


You should review your financial aid package with your family/SU financial aid team. 

Please refer to the Community Fee Guide on our website for a comprehensive list of any and monthly costs and one time fees at UV Colvin.  We want this to as simple and transparent as possible.

The following are the new resident fees we want to make sure you are aware of:
Application Fee $20 (paid during the application process)
Amenity Fee $250 (one time fee due 30-60 days after move in)
Utility Setup Fee $76.20 (one time fee due 30-60 days after move in)

Please refer to the Community Fee Guide for a comprehensive list of any possible fees.

Installments are always due on the 1st of the month.  

If you are moving in for the fall (8/15), the first installment is due 8/1.  

Please reach out to your Leasing Professional with any questions.

Your online portal will accept electronic banking info (routing/account number) or pay with Debit Card or Credit Card (convenience fees apply).  You are welcome to make manual payments every month or set up auto pay.

You can access the resident portal at uvcolvin.com or download the ResidentPortal (rp) app.

In person in the office, we can accept personal checks, money orders or bank checks.  No Cash.

Renewing your lease is a great option to stay in your current apartment/bedroom and lock in your housing for another 10-12 months.

No moving.
No packing.
No stress.
Save Money,

When you renew your lease you are ALWAYS staying in the same apartment and bedroom.  This is just an extension of your lease for 10-12 months.  No moving required.

Yes!  

Our renewal leases are typically going to be for 10 months or 12 months only.  Please contact a Leasing Professional for options available.

Yes!  We love for our residents to choose their own roommates.  

If everyone in your apartment is renewing then no changes will happen.

If some of your roommates are not renewing, you are welcome to invite new people to your apartment for the new lease.  

If you do not have people to invite, we will place others looking for roommates in your apartment with the most matching preferences possible.

The upcoming renewal season will open in early fall.  As soon as you get your offer (which will be emailed and available on the resident portal) we advise residents to take advantage and sign a renewal asap.

We have limited spots at the opening renewal rates and rates will continually increase.  
A signed lease is what secures your spot and rate.

Renewal offers will be emailed to you and available on your resident portal to select the best option.  

Yes!  

We offer leases including the summer months if you will be staying in Syracuse for classes, work or leisure.

We also have a Summer Storage option.  For this, your lease will end 5/31 and you will renew your lease for 8/15 with the summer months not included.  However, your bedroom stays yours.  You will keep your bedroom full of your personal belongings, lock your door, and turn your keys in for the summer.  When you return for school in mid August, your will get your keys back.  No rent is due for June and July and there is a small storage fee to cover the summer.