Living on Campus
Campus living: A Bear's natural habitat
By now, you should have completed your housing application. Find out what’s next and get excited about the residence life experience!
Why will you benefit from living on campus?
- A higher GPA, possibly. Students tend to have more academic success when they can easily access university resources.
- Amenities! These include Wi-Fi, 24-hour computer labs, a microwave, fridge and free laundry facilities.
- Fun, food and friends, thanks to events held in the residence halls.
- Convenience — you’re much closer to your classrooms and other places you need to go on campus.
- Support. A resident assistant lives on each floor. They are equipped to help with almost any problem you may have. We also have a 24-hour front desk with someone who is always available to answer questions or help you.
- Leadership and employment opportunities. Residence Life hires more than 150 student employees each year. You might become a floor president, a member of the Residence Hall Association or a resident assistant.
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options for university housing
4,000+
students live on campus
What should you pack for your move?
We can help you decide what to bring (and what NOT to bring!) to Welcome Weekend.
How do meal plans work?
If you are going to live on campus, you are required to purchase a meal plan. You probably already picked a plan when you filled out your housing application.
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dining centers in residence halls
10+
other dining options
Living off campus? Here are tips for commuters
- Come to campus for more than classes. Getting involved, meeting people and having fun are huge parts of college life.
- Consider purchasing a meal plan if you’ll be on campus during lunch or dinner. Eating
here can help you meet new people. Dining services has meal plans just for commuters.
Learn more:
Learn about Commuter Meal Plans - Find a “home base” on campus and use this place to study, eat, read or hang out.
- Know where and when to park. We recommend arriving on campus at least 30 minutes before
your first class each day, since some commuter lots can become congested around the
middle of the day (around 10 a.m.-3 p.m. most days).
Find out where to park - Get a storage locker in the Plaster Student Union. The PSU has a limited number of lockers for commuters to use at no cost. Stop by the PSU information desk to request a key.
- Create a plan for inclement weather. If there is snow or ice, you may want to stay on or near campus. Make friends in the residence halls — you never know when you might need a place to stay. Also, have an emergency kit in your vehicle.
