Abstract: Housing expectations are unique to each individual. This research sought to understand the preferences and expectations of university students concerning off-campus accommodation. The study was underpinned by the gap model. The research employed a quantitative approach and distributed questionnaires to students at the University of Cape Coast. The study revealed that students had high regard for the physical features of off-campus housing facilities, specifically, the cleanliness of hostel accommodation surroundings. This ranked first of all physical features of the housing facility followed by the availability of electricity, bath and toilet facilities, security services, kitchen and comfortable beds. In terms of students' expectations about social and management issues of off-campus housing facilities, the findings showed that students highly ranked rules and regulations of accommodation facilities......
Key Word: Student, Accommodation, Off-Campus, Hostels, Expectation
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