Are freshmen required to live on campus?
Living on campus is an experience that enhances a student’s university education. Shown below are two articles that provide information on the education role of living on-campus. Educational Role of Student Housing Educational Role of Student Housing Commentary Residential Living & Learning is committed to student development outside the classroom and will provide numerous opportunities for peer interaction and personal growth. All students who are under 21 years of age and who have under 30 credit hours are required to live on-campus. Tarleton supports a residential experience for students because it is valuable part of a student’s learning and personal development. Living on campus will enable you to interact with diverse people enriching your educational experience and have convenient access to professors and all the academic resources the campus offers. In addition, you are more likely to become and stay involved in clubs and organizations.
All students with fewer than 30 credit hours are required to live in a Residence Hall. You are automatically exempt if you are: married, single parent, students registering for eleven or fewer credit hours, students who reside with their parents, and students over 21 years of age. You must request an exemption if you do not fall into one of the approved groups.
Freshmen are encouraged to live on campus but not required. Approximately 92 percent live on campus and 38 percent of the student body as a whole lives on campus. Housing is guaranteed for first-year students who contract with the Office of Housing and Residence Life prior to May 1. Students who contract after May 1 are housed first come, first-serve on a space available basis.
