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 -
Current Student Housing Selection
February 2026
Tuesday, February 10 Pondside 1 & Pondside 3 residence hall tours 7-9pm
Wednesday, February 11 Holloway, Butler and Owl’s Nest residence hall tour 7-9pm
Monday, February 16 Applications due for 2/20 event
Wednesday, February 18 Selection times posted in portal for 2/20 event
Friday, February 20 Returning students selection event - Suites only
Monday, February 23 Applications due for 2/27 event
Wednesday, February 25 Selection times posted in portal for 2/27 event
Friday, February 27 Returning students selection event - Quads, traditional double rooms and any remaining suites
March 2026
Monday, March 2 Applications due for 3/6 event
Wednesday, March 4 Selection times posted in portal for 3/6 event
Friday, March 6 Returning students selection event- Select by the bed
Spring Semester Important Residence Hall Dates
March 13 - Residence halls close at 6pm for spring break
March 22 - Residence halls open at noon for returning students.
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.
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.
Forms
Resources
- 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.
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