With varied living options—from traditional residence halls to apartments, both single gender and co-ed, throughout campus—and a central dining location, Southwestern offers a unique residential academic community to its students.

Campus Living

To assist in the transition to college and to enhance academic success, all new students who have fewer than four full semesters in college are required to live on-campus. While upperclass students may live on- or off-campus after their second year, the fact that 83% of our enrolled students live on-campus shows that most students choose to remain on-campus, even after their second year.

Peer Support

Student staff members — known as resident assistants — live in the residence halls and provide direct peer support to residents by encouraging community development and a positive academic environment.

 

FAQ:

What do I want to bring with me to SU?

• linens
• pillows
• towels
• personal items
• alarm clock
• computer
• study lamp
• umbrella
• coffee pot
• posters, decorations, etc.
• 3M Command Adhesive Strips (for hanging pictures/posters on walls in Ruter, Mabee, and Kurth)
• push pins (for hanging pictures/posters on walls in Brown-Cody)
• microwave (coordinate with roommate)
• refrigerator (less than 4.3 cubic ft.) (coordinate with roommate)

What to leave at home?

• pets (except fish)
• halogen lamps
• hot plates
• refrigerator larger than 4.3 cubic ft.
• toaster oven

What does the university provide?

Please see your individual residence hall page to see specifics on furniture provided by the University, room layouts, and dimensions.