Housing

1)  Who qualifies for Free Housing? PhDs only. Discounted Room Rentals for all other candidates.

2)  What is provided with Housing? The room comes with a twin-sized bed, dresser, and a desk/chair. New bed sheets are provided, but you may bring your own if you’d like. The common spaces are fully furnished, and the kitchen has cookware and dishes already. If you’d like to bring anything of your own, you may ask. Make yourself at home while remaining courteous to your housemates.

3) When is lease signing and move-in day? Lease signing instructions and deadlines will be provided via email. Move in day is the same day as lease signing or any day post lease signing.

4) Any preparation prior to move-in? The security deposit (cash or check) is due on the day of lease signing onsite. The security deposit will be refunded at end of the training program.

Make travel and moving-in arrangements in advance of Orientation Day. Check your emails to schedule Lease Signing if it was offered.

5) Any preparation if I am an International Candidate? PLEASE make sure you have your visa papers in order well in-advance of your start date.  If you have questions, email us at JoinUs@aptagen.com

6)  Are rooms chosen or assigned? Rooms are chosen, subject to availability.

7)  Are bathrooms in the house gender specific? The bathrooms are not specific to gender.

8)  Are pets allowed? No, pets are not allowed.

9)  Are visitors allowed? Yes, visitors are allowed (maximum 3-day stay).

10) Can I contact other interns with housing before moving in? We cannot provide others’ contact information since the identity of house tenants is fluid until lease signing/move-in day which occurs right before orientation.

11) Is there public transportation or mass transit? Unfortunately, No.

12) Do I need to bring a car? A car is not required. The lab is less than a five-minute walk from housing; however, a form of transportation for groceries, etc is necessary since most amenities are >5 miles away. Housemates may want to carpool or rideshare. A shared car is available as dictated by necessity (the “Apta-mobile”, a KIA Optima 4-door sedan). This is only available to tenants without a means of reliable transportation, and additional paperwork and fees are required.

13)  Where can cars be parked? Street parking. Cars may be parked in the front or in the back of the house.

14)  What amenities & banking are within walking distance? There is a convenience store/gas station (Rutter’s) and a strip mall within a few blocks. There is a local bank within walking distance in Jacobus.