NU at Mountain View | Off Campus Engagement and Support

Northeastern University at Mountain View

Overview

Northeastern University has leased housing in Mountain View, CA through Turnkey Housing Solutions at the Avalon Mountain View apartment complex. Turnkey Housing Solutions is a small business that provides corporate housing for professionals in need of furnished short-term housing, and is committed to making your stay enjoyable, relaxing, and worry-free. Northeastern University leases two fully furnished apartments through Turnkey Housing Solutions and offers short-term housing for students on co-op in the Silicon Valley area. Reservations, payment, preparation, move-in, and move-out procedures are coordinated by Northeastern University’s Off Campus Housing and Support Services office.

Location

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Avalon Mountain View is just a short drive from San Francisco and steps from downtown, which offers a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment options to explore. The 101 Highway, Cal Train and the VTA Light Rail are all next to Avalon Mountain View as well, so the Bay Area is also easily accessible.

Accommodations

Fall 2020: Northeastern University has 4 beds available at Avalon Mountain View within one fully furnished apartment. The apartment layout is two double bedrooms and two bathrooms either directly attached to or nearby the bedroom. All rooms are available on a first come, first served basis. The apartment apartment includes a full kitchen and living room (with a television), and each bedroom includes two regular twin-size beds, two dressers, and two closets. The following amenities are included in the rates below:

All utilities: heating, cooling, electricity, internet, and cable
Full kitchen, including a refrigerator, microwave, range, dishwasher, table, small appliances and houseware sets
Bedroom housewares, such as bedsheets, hangers, and more
Bathroom housewares such as towels, a bath mat, shower curtain, and trash can
Balcony or patio
Laundry in-unit
24-hour fitness center
Mail and package services
24-hour main-entry security desk and surveillance
Swimming pool, sundeck, and BBQ area
Bike storage and bike racks

Rates

Summer II 2021 (July and August): $3,816
Fall 2021 (September through December): $7,208
Spring 2022 (January through April): $7,208
Summer I 2022 (May and June): $3,816

*You will be billed through your Northeastern University account at the beginning of each of the semesters. The cost for the co-op term (full 6 months) is comparable to an NU on-campus rate and will be billed to your NU account as a housing charge. Rates are subject to change.*

DEPOSIT: (Must submit application before making deposit)

$400 ($200 for each term)
Deposit returned ONLY if student cancels in writing BEFORE the cancellation deadline (listed on the application). If student does not cancel in writing prior to the deadline, deposit and cost of ENTIRE term is charged to their account

For more information please contact Off Campus Housing and Support Services

Applications and Payments

How do I apply?
You can attend a Beyond Boston Housing Workshop and/or make an appointment with Off Campus Housing and Support Services. After completing this step, you can submit the Housing Application here. Once OCHSS has received the application the Director will give you deposit authorization.

How much is the housing deposit?
The deposit is $200 per term you will be living in the housing, so most co-op students are paying $400 as their deposit. (For example, $200 deposit for Summer II and $200 for Fall). You are required to pay the deposit when you submit your Beyond Boston Housing Application, that will go towards the total housing payment.

How will I be billed?
You will be billed to your NU account in the same manner as NU on-campus housing.

Can I transfer my on-campus housing deposit to a Beyond Boston Housing deposit?
No, all Beyond Boston Housing deposits must be made through NUPAY. Your on-campus housing deposits will be refunded once you cancel with Housing Services – https://www.northeastern.edu/housing/cancellation-deadlines/.

If I decide not to live in the Beyond Boston Housing I applied for, or if I can’t get the Beyond Boston job I wanted, do I still have to pay for the room?
You must cancel your housing in writing with Off Campus Housing and Support Services 45 days prior to the official start date of the co-op term to avoid paying any housing fees. If you cancel within 45 days of the official start date of the co-op term you will be responsible for ALL 26 weeks of payment.

Roommates and Move-in/Move-out

Can I choose my own roommate?
Most roommate assignments are done according to move-in date preference. However, if you want to room with a friend going on co-op in the same area you are advised to contact Off Campus Housing and Support Services to find out if this can be arranged.

Can I live with someone of the opposite sex?
Apartments are single gender by default but upon mutual agreement, we can also provide mixed gender apartments.

Can I move in early/stay late?
Since co-op terms are back to back, early arrivals or late departures directly impact the move-in/move-out schedule for the student living in the housing before or after you, and can be declined by the housing provider if there is not enough time to clean the rooms between students. If there are extenuating circumstances that require you to move-in early or move-out late, contact OCHSS so that we can work with you on arranging short-term accommodations.

Room and Building Amenities

What is the set-up of the rooms?
Apartments are a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with a full kitchen and living room that includes housewares and linens (2 students per bedroom/four students per apartment).

Are the rooms furnished?
Yes. Each room is furnished with a twin-sized bed, desk, dresser, and closet for each student.

Is there a kitchen in the room?
Yes. Each apartment is equipped with a full kitchen.

Is there a bathroom in the room?
Yes. You share a bathroom with your roommate that is either in your room or in close proximity to your room.

Do I have to pay for utilities?
No. Utilities are included such as heating, cooling, electricity, internet and cable

Who should I contact if something in the room is broken?
You should contact your building staff. More information will be given to you upon check-in. If you are having trouble contacting your building staff, e-mail offcampus@northeastern.edu

Is there laundry in the building?
Yes. There is laundry in unit.

Is there a fitness center?
Yes. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and strength equipment and a swimming pool with sundeck.