TRANSPORTATION
SEPTA Train
Jenkintown-Wyncote Station
3 Greenwood Ave.
Jenkintown, PA 19046
This station is served by: Airport Line
Warminster Line
West Trenton Line
Lansdale/Doylestown Line
SEPTA Bus
Route 55 (Bus stop on Old York Rd.)
Willow Grove and Doylestown to Olney Transportation Center
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & WEBSITES
Salus Local Area Guide
salus.edu/area-guide
Campus Philly campusphilly.org
Visit Philadelphia vistphilly.com
Uwishunu Philadelphia uwishunu.com
Eastern Montgomery Chamber of Commerce emccc.org
Valley Forge Visitor & Convention Bureau valleyforge.org
We encourage students to begin to research housing opportunities in early spring prior to the start of classes in order to ensure comfortable living arrangements.
For assistance and more information, please contact the Office of Admissions by email at admissions@salus.edu and use the MySalus Student Portal (accessible to matriculated students) for a variety of resources.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Salus at Drexel University is fortunate to be located in an area that boasts ample, affordable living accommodations and easily accessible public transportation. While there is no on-campus housing, there are a variety of options for Salus students within close proximity to the Elkins Park campus.
The Office of Admissions is available to assist students with finding housing and roommate opportunities, and to provide support throughout the relocation process to the greater Philadelphia area.
FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE
MySalus Student Portal
The MySalus student portal, which can be accessed from the Salus website, provides several resources for matriculated and current students,including a housing and roommate match search service under the Student Housing site. Once you accept a seat in the entering class, you will receive a username and password to access MySalus and the housing site. The site contains a list of more than 50 locations where you can rent a room/apartment. Prices vary according to amenities, size, etc.
Many of the listings are public, but there are also private listings from Salus at Drexel University employees who prefer renting to Salus students.
Most of the Salus at Drexel University student body lives within a 10 mile radius of the Elkins Park campus. Some live within walking distance; however, many students drive or carpool to campus (parking is free).
You may also want expand your search outside of this radius to find the living arrangements that best suit your preferences. Be sure to keep in mind typical traffic conditions and commute times.
AREAS CLOSE TO SALUS
The following neighborhoods are in close proximity to Salus at Drexel University’s Elkins Park campus:
• Abington
• Chestnut Hill
•Elkins Park
• Glenside
• Huntingdon Valley
• Jenkintown
• Willow Grove
• Wyncote
SEARCHING FOR A ROOMMATE
In addition to finding places for rent, the Student Housing site (under the Student Affairs tab within the MySalus portal) allows you to create a profile so that you can find someone with similar lifestyle preferences regarding neatness, study habits, carpooling, etc. You will be able to see other students’ preferences as well as their class year and preferred budget.
Student Housing Site Tips
• When searching for a roommate, you will be able to view all information provided by students who have already registered.
• Information changes frequently, so it is advisable to check the housing site often until you have made your arrangements.
• The site is refreshed with new information for the upcoming cycle each January.
Class Facebook Groups
Each program will have an accepted student Facebook group page that includes members ofthe program’s current first year class council, as well as other accepted students. Feel free to meet your future classmates (and potential roommates) and ask current students for tips on housing. Please note: Links to Facebook pages can be found on MySalus.