While some call college an ivory tower removed from reality any student will tell you that this is real life.
Students have responsibilities, relationships, ups and downs just like anyone else.
The residence program allows students to make success at Rensselaer their priority, by making sure that other needs are met. If you are like most students, your first priority is your academic success at Rensselaer. A close second may be your personal life family, friends, activities, and so forth. To reach your goals and have the kind of college experience that you want, you need to have a living situation that meets your needs. For the majority of students, that means living on campus.