LOCAL REALTOR
Garrett Hamlin
Luxury Real Estate Advisor, eXp Realty
ERAU Prescott-area real estate guidance
The short answer
Plan the campus visit, documents and housing timeline before committing from a distance. This guide organizes 25 sourced questions for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.
Prepare your next decision
- Identify the exact campus destination and check the actual trip from each home.
- Review source-dated residency, housing and transportation guidance for the applicable term.
- Verify the property, lease or purchase documents and local contact before sending funds.
Where is the Prescott campus?
3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, Arizona 86301.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How far is Prescott from Phoenix according to ERAU?
The campus guide describes Prescott as less than two hours, about 100 miles, from Phoenix; actual travel times vary.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which airport is local to Prescott?
The campus guide links Prescott Regional Airport as the local airport.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which Phoenix airport does the university list?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, described as about two hours from Prescott.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What Phoenix-to-Prescott shuttle does the university list?
Groome Transportation, with listed telephone 928-350-8466.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Can prospective families explore campus virtually?
Yes. ERAU links an interactive Prescott virtual tour with views of facilities, flight line, student spaces and residential areas.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Does ERAU recommend checking distance to campus when booking a hotel?
Yes. Its visitor guide recommends reviewing both online reviews and distance to campus.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How should visitors request an ERAU hotel discount?
The university recommends calling the hotel’s local Prescott office and speaking directly with a staff member.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Are all published hotel discounts guaranteed?
No. The guide notes availability, blackout periods and other restrictions for participating hotels.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Where is a broader list of Prescott lodging available?
The campus guide links Prescott’s Office of Tourism lodging directory.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What does the guide say about Prescott outdoor surroundings?
It describes a four-season setting with recreation and nearby destinations including Phoenix and the Grand Canyon.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Where can visitors find local events from the campus guide?
The guide links the City of Prescott recreation and special-events page.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which local chamber does the university link?
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is listed among local resources.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Where does the university link local restaurant information?
Its local-resource list links Experience Prescott’s restaurant directory.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How many colleges does the Prescott campus list?
Four: Aviation; Arts & Sciences; Engineering; and Business, Security and Intelligence.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Is moving from another state itself an exemption from campus housing?
No. Out-of-state origin is not among the listed exemptions; eligibility depends on the published age, family, established local residency or prior-campus-housing criteria.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Can non-required students still request campus housing?
Yes, as space permits. The policy does not promise space to non-required students.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Can a student stay on campus through summer?
Summer housing is available subject to a separate contract, eligibility and limited capacity.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
When does the Prescott summer housing application open?
The official requirements page says February.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What academic enrollment is required for summer housing?
At least one registered credit hour is required to maintain a summer housing assignment.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What happens when summer housing spaces are exhausted?
Applicants are placed on a waitlist once allocated spaces are assigned.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Which summer contract periods are offered?
Summer A, Summer A and B, or Summer B.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
How early should families ship move-in items to campus?
The Prescott FAQ says items should arrive no earlier than two weeks before residence halls open.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
What mailing address format is given for Prescott residents?
Student first and last name, Box number, 3700 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Can move-in packages be collected outside the mailroom’s open hours?
No. The FAQ says arrivals outside open hours must wait until the following business day.
Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.
Sources & editorial context
University housing information is organized from the linked sources, with its original review date shown. Rates, deadlines and availability can change; use the applicable academic year and check the source before committing. CollegeHousing.ai is independent of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.
Get help with your next decision
Garrett Hamlin, Luxury Real Estate Advisor at eXp Realty, is the local real estate contact. Matt Dean, NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, is the financing contact.