In an effort to create a cohesive community, students are required to live on campus for the first three of their four years. From the first-years to the seniors, Beloit students live, learn, and grow together outside the academic setting. It is a unique experience in understanding a broad array of people in terms of background, nationality, race, color, and status. Very few people will have the chance to again live in such a diverse community, where there is truly a constant flow of international experiences and exchanges . After all, more than 10 percent of the student body is made of international students, and a majority of Beloiters study abroad before graduation.
Residential life opens doors for students in more ways than one.
Beyond all the sharing and growth that naturally occurs when living with others in a residential setting, students are also treated to social experiences with faculty and staff. Faculty members are often invited to speak in the residence halls and to attend many of the co-curricular events. Students are given freedom to experience life on their own terms and opportunities to know their professors personally. Only about five percent of all seniors choose to live off-campus. Beloit's special academic programs complement students' residential experiences.