At UP, we pride ourselves on being a residential campus with an emphasis on community. Our residential experience facilitates the transition to college life for those new to campus and nurtures the interests of continuing students. Students share the experience of living in communities where their social activities, service opportunities, and coursework are designed to enhance the UP experience and promote a commitment to holistic education.
All undergraduate students are required to live on campus during their first and second years at UP. Longstanding research shows that living on campus has a profound impact on students in college.
Research shows that on campus residents tend to have better grades, increased retention and persistence, and a higher likelihood of graduating in four years. As a first year student at UP, you will be able to:
As a sophomore at UP, you will be able to:
Research also shows that positive academic and personal outcomes are sustained and further enhanced the longer students live on campus. Housing at UP is available during your entire time as a Pilot. As a junior at UP, you will be able to:
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