INDIANAPOLIS RELOCATION GUIDE
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
The Marian University Accelerated Nursing Program
offers students an exclusive housing deal with The
Ardizzone Group (T.A.G.). Students who show their
affiliation with the Marian University ABSN program will
be able to take advantage of a 16- to 18-month lease
and discounts at all T.A.G. properties.
This Indianapolis Relocation Guide is for information purposes only. Marian University expressly
disclaims any and all responsibility for any problems that arise with regard to any rental property,
roommate finder or moving service mentioned in this document.
What should you look for in
an apartment?
• Location
• Rental Fees
• Lease Length
We’ll help you get started…
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
The following T.A.G. apartments are located in safe areas and
are less than a ten minute drive to the Marian ABSN site.
1
The Villages of Bent Tree
Starting at $670
o Fitness center
o Swimming Pool
o Carports and Garages
2
Reflections Apartments
Starting at $540
o State-of-the-art fitness center
o Swimming Pool
o Picnic Area with Barbecue Amenities
3
Oakbrook Village Apartments
Starting at $625
These T.A.G. Apartments are
located less than 10 minutes away
from the Marian ABSN program
site.
o Fitness Center
o Business Center
o Swimming Pool
Find a good roommate.
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Tips for Finding a Roommate
ROOMMATES
What to Ask When Looking For a Roommate
• How much messiness can I tolerate in a roommate?
Determine whether you are able to live in a slightly disorganized space, a spotless home, or with a lot of clutter, and let your roommate know what he or she can expect from you.
• Will our schedules and habits be disruptive to one another?
Do you prefer to stay up late and listen to music or watch TV? You may consider looking for a roommate who has the same habits so you don’t bother one another’s sleep schedules.
Helpful Hint.
• How will we split bills?
Once you’ve narrowed down roommate options, discuss how you will
Talk to your advisor to see if any
other ABSN students are looking
for a roommate.
share the cost of utilities, groceries, rent, and other costs.
Ask the right questions.
ROOMMATES
What to Ask When Looking For a Roommate
• Will my roommate be understanding of a busy and varied
nursing schedule?
You will be completing classwork, going to labs, and attending clinicals at varied hours. Make sure this won’t bother a potential roommate.
• Will I have the environment I need to complete my classwork
at home?
If you need silence and space to study, make sure you find a roommate who doesn’t distract you with too much chit-chat or a loud TV.
Helpful Hint.
• Will you both be communicative?
Remember, you are going to live with this person for the next 16 months. Getting a roommate is a great
way to save money on your
living expenses.
Make sure he or she talks to you about bills, problems, and other aspects to keep your living situation comfortable.
Where to find a roommate.
ROOMMATES
Where to find a Roommate
• Facebook Private Group: Start with the Marian ABSN Facebook group. Many students will be starting in the same cohort who need a roommate.
• Your Advisor: Your advisor may know of other students who are looking for a roommate. Speak to him or her!
• Your Network: You may know people who are looking for a roommate without knowing it. Send out a status update, tweet, text, or call to find out if someone you know needs a roommate or knows of someone who does.
• Online: There are a couple of online options to look for roommates, such as RoomieMatch.com, EasyRoommate.com, and Roomester.com.
Helpful Hint.
Don’t rush into finding a
roommate. Take your time to
find someone you’ll be happy to
live with.
Let's get moving!
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Moving Tips & Tricks
MOVING TIPS & TRICKS
• Create a schedule to stay on track
• Discard/donate items that don’t spark joy
• Label boxes
• Use soft items, like towels, for padding
• Use rolling luggage for heavy items
Moving Tip.
Make sure to label all of your
moving boxes! This tip will make
unpacking and organizing much
easier.
3 popular Indianapolis movers.
MOVING TIPS & TRICKS
3 Popular Indianapolis Movers
1
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
2
Busy Bee Movers
3
collegehunksmovingjunk.com
888-689-5999
Busybeemovers.com
317-451-4382
Two Men and a Truck Indianapolis North
Twomenandatruck.com
877-263-6444
Moving Tip.
Don’t be afraid to shop around.
Contact different moving
companies to find the best price
for you.
Top national moving companies.
MOVING TIPS & TRICKS
Top National Moving Companies
1
UPack Moving
2
International Van Lines
3
Upack.com
844-611-4586
Internationalvanlines.com
855-674-7447
American Van Lines
Americanvanlines.com
888-759-6000
Moving Tip.
Save money by hiring a
moving company to move
the big stuff.
The best U-Haul for you.
MOVING TIPS & TRICKS
The Best U-Haul for You
U-Haul
Uhaul.com
800-468-4285
10-foot moving truck rentals are perfect for:
•Studio and apartment moves
Moving Tip.
•College dorm moves
Don’t forget to protect your
valuables! Furniture pads are great
for keeping your belongings intact
and scratch free.
•Equipment deliveries and shipping
What’s so great about Indy?
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Living in Indianapolis
LIVING IN INDIANAPOLIS
Indy at a glance
• Population: 848,788
• Average age of an Indy resident: 33
• Average income: $47,529
• Average rent: $779
• Average home value: $122,200
What can I do in Indianapolis?
LIVING IN INDIANAPOLIS
Things to do in Indianapolis
• Visit Indy’s many museums: Children’s Museum, Indiana State
Museum, Indianapolis Museum of Art, and more
• Attend the Fourth of July festival, Carmel Fest
• See a show at the Old National Centre
• Escape the city and spend a weekend relaxing and hiking in
Brown County
• Watch IndyCars go 200+ mph at the Indy 500
• Catch a concert or attend an event at White River State Park
• Head to Noblesville and see a concert at Klipsch Music Center
• Take in a Pacers game as at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
• Tailgate and see a Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium
• Go shopping at any of the great malls located all over Indianapolis
Welcome to the Circle City!
LIVING IN INDIANAPOLIS
Drive Time from Downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis truly is the Circle City and is very easy to navigate.
All of the following towns are less than 30 minutes away.
• Westside: Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield
• Northside: Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers
• Eastside: Cumberland, Greenfield, Lawrence
• Southside: Greenwood, Whiteland, Mooresville
Why the ABSN program?
WHY MARIAN UNIVERSITY’S
ACCELERATED NURSING PROGRAM?
Through a partnership with St. Vincent,
students receive an accredited, valuebased nursing education and have
the opportunity to make connections
within a leading Indiana hospital
network. Together with St. Vincent,
Marian University offers students the
opportunity to learn online and then
apply what they’ve learned in hands-on
simulation labs and clinical instruction.
The end result? Marian University’s
nursing students graduate, achieve
NCLEX pass rates above the national
average, and get jobs.
Learn more information about Marian
University’s Accelerated BSN program
at onlineabsn.marian.edu