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Residential Programming and Support Model

Four students smiling during the 2019 move in day

The Department of Residence Life is excited to announce a new residential programming and support model for our residence halls for the 2025-26 academic year. First year students will continue to live in traditional-style communities and participate in a First Year Experience Program, while second year, junior, and senior students can live together in suite-style and apartment-style communities. 

The University Residency Requirement still includes both first and second year students. Higher Education research over the past 40 years demonstrates a more productive and more satisfying experience for students who reside in university residence halls than those who live off-campus, including academic success and persistence to graduation.

First Year Experience Program

All first-year students will participate in a comprehensive First Year Experience program designed to foster a strong sense of belonging, deepen your understanding of what it means to be a college student, and help you navigate the transition to college life. This program will connect you with your peers, introduce you to valuable resources, and provide support as you embark on this exciting new chapter. We're here to help you succeed every step of the way!

As a first-year student, what are you most interested in learning about?

  • Campus Involvement
  • Time Management
  • Academic Resources
  • Life Skills
  • Building Friendships
  • Connecting with staff and faculty
First year students will live in traditional and some suite-style buildings. Curricular opportunities like Learning Communities will be available to students who sign up for them. All first year halls will have a 24 hour security desk, are closest to the center of campus and academic services, and provide a low Resident Assistant to Student ratio to ensure student connection to their community.

First Year Halls:
• de Nobili
• Francis
• Mertz
• San Francisco
• Simpson
• St. Joseph's
 

Upperclass Housing

Second year, junior, and senior students will have a wide variety of on-campus housing options to select from. The buildings selected to house these students are both suite- and apartment-style.

Upperclass Halls:
• Baumhart
• Bellarmine
• Canisius
• Fairfield
• Fordham
• LeMoyne
• Georgetown
• Marquette
• Marquette South
• Messina
• Regis
• Santa Clara
• Seattle
• Spring Hill
• St. Louis Hall
• Xavier

 

The Department of Residence Life is excited to announce a new residential programming and support model for our residence halls for the 2025-26 academic year. First year students will continue to live in traditional-style communities and participate in a First Year Experience Program, while second year, junior, and senior students can live together in suite-style and apartment-style communities. 

The University Residency Requirement still includes both first and second year students. Higher Education research over the past 40 years demonstrates a more productive and more satisfying experience for students who reside in university residence halls than those who live off-campus, including academic success and persistence to graduation.