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From our viewpoint a College Town is a distinguished municipality; large or small, that has at least one institution of higher education within its borders. Interactions between the "Town and Gown" communities adds a very special flavor to these unique areas.

We have included within the COLLEGETOWN® directories many useful resources for current residents, visitors, as well as individuals and businesses looking to relocate to the college town community. It is our intention to provide greater insights into the community with quick and easy connections to the area's resources.

Please carefully look over the Consumer Information section found on the homepage. Here you will find regulatory agencies and professional associations related to the various businesses and services that you need.

Within the Connections section of our homepage you will find numerous associations and networks which may serve your present and future interests. We suggest that you get involved, early on, by lending a hand in your community; whether it is through campus activities, professional affiliations, or community service organizations.

Housing markets in college towns tend to be very competitive. You should prepare in advance for the transition to your destination community. We suggest, prior to your visit, that you complete a Rental Application and that you set up a local account with a financial institution in your new town. It will be useful to have local funds to use for your security deposit should you be leasing an apartment or house.

In the "State Directories" section of our Collegetown Relocation® web site you will find many useful links to state agencies. Among these you will find connections to each state's Landlord/Tenant regulations, which contains important information about these individual's rights and responsibilities.

To assist you in connecting to the local communities, the COLLEGETOWN® web site contains approximately 2000 "College Town Directories." Within each specific town directory you will find connections to the municipality, the public library, the local newspapers, the Chamber of Commerce, educational institutions, child care, senior resources, spiritual organizations, a link to the local COLLEGETOWN® kiosk, as well as very useful business listings.

For your convenience we have displayed several means within each town directory to locate housing. There are lists of local real estate agencies, property managers, apartments, connections to local newspapers, as well a place for postings in the COLLEGETOWN® kiosk; your local community bulletin board.

Within the COLLEGETOWN® kiosk you will also find places for the local community to post notices about civic organizations, as well as town and campus activities such as art and entertainment.

When you subscribe to and read the local newspapers you will also gain greater insights into community interests, lifestyle considerations, and as a result you will also be supporting the cause of local journalism.

The Relocation Checklist found on our homepage clearly lists many of the more important points to remember when you are moving. We have set up various formats of the Relocation Checklist for your convenience.

In closing, the COLLEGETOWN® business model includes the care and education of our viewers to the best of our abilities. To that effect we encourage you to share with us, at your convenience, any additions, modifications, or suggestions that you may have.