Office of Residence Life

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.


New students! Wondering what to bring with you to Southwestern?

Each student is provided with:

  • bed
  • desk
  • desk chair
  • dresser
  • cable TV
  • internet access


What to leave at home:

  • pets (except fish)
  • halogen lamps
  • hot plate
  • refrigerator larger than 4.3 cubic ft.
  • telephone
  • answering machine
  • water bed
  • toaster oven
  • amplified musical instruments

What to bring:

  • linens
  • pillows
  • towels
  • personal items
  • alarm clock
  • computer
  • study lamp (non halogen)
  • umbrella
  • coffee pot
  • posters, decorations, etc.
  • 3M Command Adhesive Strips (for hanging pictures and posters)
  • microwave (coordinate with your roommate)
  • refrigerator less than 4.3 cubic ft. (coordinate with your roommate)

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Southwestern University
Residence Life
P.O. Box 770,
Georgetown, TX 78627-0770

Phone: (512) 863-1624
Fax: (512) 863-1777
alvarezs@southwestern.edu