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Why College Housing?

We understand that you want the best possible college environment for your student. While some parents decide the best place for their son or daughter is at home or in an off-campus apartment, we truly believe that best place for your student is on campus. Residence halls provide students with a degree of independence, while still offering some supervision. Students set their own hours, make daily decisions with their roommates and hall neighbors, and have access to regular, nutritious meals. At the same time, residence hall living is regulated by policies regarding certain behaviors. Residence hall policies are designed to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for all students.

For second year or transfer students, our Walnut Ridge Apartments offer your student a unique college atmosphere where neighbors share similar goals (such as graduating), and together form an academic community unlike any found off campus. Apartment Managers are available for apartment residents should they need someone to talk to about personal or academic concerns. Apartments also have the benefits of on-site staff, prompt maintenance and amenities such as free laundry. They are walking distance from the library, Recreation Center, College Center, the dining hall, and many other buildings on campus. You would be hard pressed to find comparable student support, programming, and cost value in any off campus apartment!

For the second year or for transfer students who do not want the apartment life, our suite style halls offer the best of both worlds. Students get a great community, good neighbors, separate bedroom and bathrooms, but still have the ability to use the dining hall and continue to experience the residence hall lifestyle. New Hall and Monument Hall offer this type of lifestyle.

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