Residence Life: Welcome to Residence Life

Living on campus, in one of our residence halls, connects you to the vibrant life of the University.  The close-knit, supportive residence hall community offers students a place to live and work that distinctly enhances their college experience by putting them at the center of everything: classes and labs, the library, recreational facilities, campus ministry, volunteer service opportunities and more.  Studies have found that students living on campus perform better academically. Professors and mentors are only a stone’s throw away if you have questions or need assistance, and you have easier access to the resources you need to make your years on The Bluff successful ones.

You also are closer to the events – plays, movies, sporting events, speakers and concerts – that link your daily life more intimately to the on campus community. You’ll live in close proximity to friends, peers and colleagues who are all having similar experiences, and together, you’ll create a campus community that is youthful, energetic, and full of life.

The Office of Residence Life coordinates housing for over 1,500 members of the UP student, staff and faculty community in five traditional residence halls, two apartment style halls for upper-class students, and over 30 university owned off-campus houses.  In addition, residence life, located in 101 Buckley Center, manages a rental's binder, where listings for roommates needed and apartments/houses for rent in the area are available.

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