This time in their lives will be different than what you expected. This will be a time of tremendous growth for your child and believe it or not, also for you. Since the transition to university life can be pretty traumatic, we strongly suggest that you consider having your daughter or son live in one of our on-campus residence halls or in our University Village apartment complex. For first-year college students, leaving home can be both exciting and scary. Parental limits are no longer available, there are no set schedules, and professors are not required to take roll.
University life is a lot like real life.
It is about balance and making good choices. Our communities provide a safety net during this transition period. Students living in university-owned housing benefit from a variety of programs and services. There is the convenience of prepared meals, clean and safe facilities, and a recreation center. Living in university-owned housing is an excellent vehicle for helping a new student make the transition from the dependence of living at home to the independence of university life.