Through residence hall living, the University strives to provide an atmosphere where students may learn and effectively pursue their academic and personal goals. In addition, the Residential Life staff attempts to create a community where ideas are freely discussed, topics of concerns are explored, individuals develop new skills, and a sense of community is fostered among all residents. Research shows that on-campus living provides benefits that last a lifetime. There are no hidden fees such as hookup cost for electricity, cable, and telephone. Participation in the Residence Hall Council enables students to actively make decisions and plan activities for their halls.
Programming allows students to participate in a variety of seminars and workshops.
The Residential Life staff consists of both students and full-time professionals ready to assist students in the development of their academic, social, and personal growth while at the University. 7-days per week, and they believe that students are the most important people on campus. Students are not an interruption of their work, but the purpose of their work. Staff members include the Director of Residential Life who supervises all residential life programs, an Assistant Director, the Residential Life Coordinator, the Residence Hall Directors and Graduate Assistants. The live-in professionals who manage the daily operation of the residence halls, are Resident Assistants, who are undergraduate students who have been selected based on their leadership skills, desire and ability to be of service to other students within the residence halls.