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 -
Fall 26 Semester Opening
- Fall Sport Athletes (Field Hockey, Volleyball, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country) - Thursday August 20, 2026 9am - 11am Student Center Check In, West Dining Room*
- First Year Student Move-In Thursday August 27 - 8am - 1pm (students move in times will be posted(provided their Owl Card Photo and Health Forms are on file) to the home page of their housing portal, please follow that time to ensure a smooth move in process)
- Returning Students and New Transfer Students Move-In Sunday August 30 - (students move in times will be posted to the home page of their housing portal, please follow that time to ensure a smooth move in process)
September/October
- 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. 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.
November
- 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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