Community Living

Why Live on Campus?

Approximately 85% of U.S. college students opt to stay on campus during college. Many students are happier being closer to everything, and research shows that students who live on campus do better academically and have a greater chance of graduating.

Even as a junior or senior, the benefits of living on campus are many. Need more reasons? Check out these top 8 reasons to live on campus.

Upcoming Events

Important Dates for the Fall Semester

Fall 24 Semester Opening

Fall Sport Athletes (Field Hockey, Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country) - Friday August 16, 2024 8am - 10am Student Center Check In, West Dining Room
First Year Student Move-In Wednesday August 21 - 8am - 1pm (students will be emailed their time to arrive for check-in, please follow that time to ensure a smooth move in process)
Returning Students and New Transfer Students Move-In Sunday August 25 - (students will be emailed their time to arrive for check-in, please follow that time to ensure a smooth move in process)

Important Dates for the Fall Semester
November

Residence Halls close at 12:00pm on Wednesday November 27th for the November Break
Residence Halls re-open at 12:00pm on Sunday December 1st (Owl card access will automatically activate at 12:00pm)
All students are required to depart campus.

December

Students are expected to depart campus 24 hours after their last final or by 6:00pm Friday December 13th.
Students may leave belongings in their room but need to take any items that they will need over the winter break as they will not have access to the residence halls.
Winter Sport Athletes - coaches will communicate with our office if you are required to be back on campus during the winter break and we will then communicate with you.

Living on Campus

In order to ease your transition to college - and increase your chances for success - Keene State College requires all students with 59 credits or less to live on campus. This approach supports significant research indicating that students who live on campus are more likely to be successful academically, socially and developmentally. If you are a student that does not meet this requirement but feels there are extenuating circumstances that would prevent you from living on campus, please click on the forms link to the right and complete the corresponding form.

Residence Halls Current Housing Rates Living on Campus

Communities

Communities help create a more seamless transition to college life by providing an environment where students with similar interests or academic pursuits can live together.

Browse the First-Year Communities

Forms

Resources

Housing Information and Resources - A guide to helpful links, move-in information and more.
Common Questions — You’ve got questions; we’ve got answers. Check out our F.A.Q.
Working in Community Living — Community Living offers a number of opportunities for rewarding work, including positions as Community Assistants and Community Directors.
Additional Resources — Quick links to everything Community Living-related.