Why Live on Campus?
Living on campus offers a unique opportunity to expand your personal horizons. It's a place to live, learn, and grow. You'll have instant access to everything the campus has to offer -- the library, professors, computer labs, dining services, recreation facilities, etc. -- all just minutes away from your on-campus home!
Amenities
- Study Rooms
- Central Air and Heat
- Utilities included (electricity and gas, water/sewer, trash removal, WiFi/Internet access)
- Swimming Pools
- Barbeque Areas
- Lounge Areas
- Recreation Rooms
- Laundry Facilities ($1.00 per wash / $0.75 per dry)
- Private Mailboxes
- Controlled Building Access
The Perks
- Fully-Furnished Rooms/Apartments
- Consolidated Expenses (No Monthly Bills)
- No Commute
- Reserved Resident Parking Spaces (parking pass required through PTS)
- Live-In Full-Time Staff and Student Leaders
- 24-Hour Security
- Free Activities and Events
- High-Speed Internet/WiFi
Living on Campus: So Much to Offer!
| Living ON Campus | Living OFF Campus |
|---|---|
| Academic Year lease, Spring Only, and Summer contracts | Typically requires a 12-month lease |
| All expenses (utilities, water, trash, Wi-Fi) are included | Added costs such as: Wi-Fi, utilities, water, trash, etc. |
| You only pay for YOUR expenses | You may be obligated to pay additional bills if your roommate moves out |
| Just steps away from classes and resources | Daily commute to and from campus |
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Study groups, tutoring and academic resources are available; Students earn higher grades and graduate sooner |
Reduced study time due to unexpected road closures, highway backups, and traffic accidents |
| All residence halls and apartments are furnished | Many apartments are not furnished |
| Make numerous friends when you live on campus; these relationships can turn into lifelong friendships | Possibility of feeling isolated from school and friends |
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On-campus leadership opportunities (volunteer and compensated), and on-campus student employment |
Find ways to build involvement into schedules with classes and work |
| Safety through student and professional staff living in the halls and University Police is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Security and response time vary by location |
| Free events/activities and interact more frequently with faculty and peers where you live | Cost of gasoline; wear and tear on automobile |
| Meal plans are available for first year and continuing/transfer residents | Buy your own groceries, schedule time for making meals |
| Room change options during contract period to live with new on-campus friends | Students will often have to find a [random] roommate to share expenses |
| Students are more satisfied with their college experience |