The neighborhood of North University is located between Speedway Boulevard and Elm Street to the south and north respectively. Apartment complexes located within this neighborhood include Zona Verde at the University, Meadow West Apartments, and Palm Shadow Apartments. There are also a couple of fraternities located in this neighborhood. This neighborhood is within walking distance of the law school, aerospace and engineering building, the college of management, and the college of pharmacy, making this neighborhood a great place for students in these programs looking for UA off-campus housing. This neighborhood has some overlap with the university's Historic District and the North District.

The West University neighborhood is located between 6th Street to the south and Speedway Boulevard to the north. Main Gate Village, University Apartments, and University Lofts are off-campus student apartments located within this neighborhood. The Kaibab-Huachuca Dorms and the Arbol de la Vida Dorm are also located within West University. This neighborhood is home to the University of Arizona Global Center, a student union, making this neighborhood perfect for students looking for apartments near this building.

Rincon Heights is located south of UA between 6th Street in the north and 12th Street to the south. Those who choose to live in this off-campus neighborhood may choose to stay in Campus Crossings, Wildcat Canyon Village, Studio Apartments, or Mountain Plaza Apartments. This neighborhood is within walking distance of the University of Arizona's Recreation Center, so this is a great off-campus option for those looking to use these facilities.

The Sam Hughes neighborhood is located directly east of campus between Speedway Boulevard to the north and Broadway as the southern edge. Apartment complexes within this neighborhood include Riata Court Apartments, Country Club Apartments, and Hawthorne Manor Apartments. This neighborhood is a bit bigger than other neighborhoods, but it has a lot to offer those who are looking for an off-campus experience.

Although students might prefer to stay within the city of Tucson, there are other towns outside of the city that students often live in. Such towns include Oro Valley and Sahuarita.

Dining

Having a variety of dining options is crucial for moving off-campus, and there is no shortage in the off-campus neighborhoods at the University of Arizona. Gentle Ben's Brewing is a restaurant and bar located in the West University neighborhood.

No Anchovies is a pizza restaurant that students of UA go to frequently. They have a variety of flavors and alcoholic beverages for those of drinking age. They also host gameday activities and other events that are popular among students. They have a variety of deals on food even though they do not have a student discount.

Trident Pizza Pub, located in the Sam Hughes neighborhood off-campus, is the original location of this Tucson chain. They offer a variety of different bar foods and it is a popular location for students to gather at to watch university athletics.

Dirtbag's is a popular bar and grill located between UA's campus and the North University neighborhood. It is a popular place among students, especially for watching university athletic events on TV.

Like many other college campuses, the University of Arizona has a variety of chain restaurants on and near campus. These restaurants include Starbucks, McDonald's, and Wendy's.

Transportation

Getting around campus, especially at night or when walking is not an option, is a topic on students' minds. Students have access to the University of Arizona's Safe Ride, which is a nighttime transportation service operated by University of Arizona students, for the main campus and its surrounding areas. It can be accessed by downloading their app, TapRide, or by calling (520) 621-7233. While the service is free, a university ID is required, and non-university people are not permitted to utilize the service.

The Cat Tran is the university's shuttle that takes you to stops around campus and off-campus. Some routes require a boarding pass, but the service is free for routes on-campus. students can track the shuttle on the UA mobile app. When riders board, they should alert the driver of their desired location. This service is available from 6:30 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Night Cat is the nighttime shuttle that operates from 5 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday. Both the Cat Tran and the Night Cat offer rides to various stores so students can be sure to get their groceries without having to worry about carrying their purchases.

Tucson's Sun Link Streetcar connects the University of Arizona's main campus to four downtown dining, shopping, and entertainment districts, making it easy to get into the city and explore or do some necessary shopping.

Students also have access to the city's public transportation. There are multiple Sun Tran bus stops located around campus that take students into different parts of the city. Students can purchase a UPass through the university. More information on this and the other transportation services can be found on the university's transportation website.

Parking

For students who drive to campus or have a car on campus, parking can be a huge concern. The University of Arizona has a wide selection of parking options, from numerous parking garages to lots and meters. Students are eligible to get parking permits that can be used in garages and permit-specific lots. If a student knows they will be parking at a variety of different lots, they can get a “zone” permit that is valid at every lot within the zone. More information can be found on the university's parking website.

Safety

Safety is a huge concern both on campus and off and the University of Arizona has measures in place to help students stay safe. The university has provided students with free access to the LiveSafe app, which allows students to report safety and security concerns. SafeCats is a campaign that puts out safety information about on and off-campus concerns to students and staff in a variety of methods. The UAlert allows students (and staff) to receive safety alerts on cell phones or other mobile devices.

Shopping

For those who choose to live off-campus, having a variety of stores, especially grocery stores, is crucial. Safeway is located just below the Sam Hughes neighborhood. While they do not have a student-specific discount, they have a rewards program where you can earn discounts on future purchases of gas or groceries.

The El Con Mall is also located near campus. Students can get there by taking the Night Cat shuttle at 7:17 p.m. and being picked up by the shuttle at 8:52 p.m. It consists of stores from Target and Wal-Mart to Home Depot and Office Depot.

Main Gate Square is a popular shopping destination near the University of Arizona. Since it is located on the streetcar route, it is easy to get to. It has a wide variety of stores, from clothing to home furnishings. It is also home to a variety of attractions, dining options, and hair salons.