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 Residence Hall & Housing Selection Information
October/November
Housing Selection Information & Dates
- Rising Juniors & Seniors will be sent information on completing their housing application for the next academic year. Rising Juniors & Seniors will select their housing in October/November. A rising junior or senior can pull in a rising sophomore, that student would also need to complete the housing application, but a rising sophomore would not be able to select a room, only be pulled in.
- As a reminder, in order for a student to go off campus to an apartment they need to have 60 credits by the start of the next academic year. If they will not reach 60 credits they should not sign a lease.
Monday, October 12 Housing Applications Live
Friday, October 16 ODS Housing Accommodation Response Deadline
Monday, October 26 Applications due for 10/30 event
Wednesday, October 28 Selection times posted in portal for 10/30 event
Friday, October 30 Junior/Senior Selection Event - P2 Apartments, 6/8/10 suites, and singles (students must fill the space; rising Junior/Seniors can pull in a rising sophomore as long as they have filled out their housing application and are part of the group)
Monday, November 2 Applications due for 11/6 event
Wednesday, November 4 Selection times posted in portal for 11/6 event
Friday, November 6 Junior/Senior Selection Event - Doubles, Triples, Quads, remaining suites and remaining singles(if available)
Monday, November 9 Applications due for 11/9 event
Wednesday, November 11 Selection times posted in portal for 11/13 event
Friday, November 13 Junior/Senior Selection Event - By the Bed
Residence Halls Close
- Residence Halls close at 12:00pm on Wednesday November 25th for the November Break
- Residence Halls re-open at 12:00pm on Sunday November 29th (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 18th.
- 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.
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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