Residential Experience

The Residential Experience at UC is focused on four core values of Learning, Leadership, Inclusion, & Community. As a student living on-campus in one of our communities, you will have the opportunity to engage with others while developing your identity as a Bearcat. Our residential communities promote a space for students to explore, engage, and grow through a variety of opportunities. These opportunities are offered in a variety of ways in our communities. Our hall staff are devoted to ensuring your experience as an on-campus student at UC is enjoyable, safe, and creates lifelong memories.


Living in University Housing

Our residential communities promote a space for students to explore, engage and grow through a variety of opportunities. These opportunities are offered in a variety of ways through our Residential Core Values, Living-Learning Communities, service centers, individual hall governments, the Residence Hall Association, and the National Residence Hall Honorary. Our community staff are devoted to ensuring your experience as a University Housing resident at UC is enjoyable, safe and creates lifelong memories.

Your success is our success!

The university's position is that the support system provided by living on campus enhances the academic efforts and social adjustment of new students - and provides important benefits to all returning students as well. 

Increase your odds for academic achievement

Studies have shown that students residing on campus do better academically and are more likely to graduate. Living in a residence hall community makes it easier for you to access the library and to connect with study groups. No travel to and from an off-campus residence means you will be less likely to miss classes, and you will have more time to study.

Eat quick and healthy meals

Meals are nutritious, convenient, and easy. The dining centers and retail food locations on campus provide a variety of healthy foods. Meal plan participation saves you the time of grocery shopping, cooking and washing dishes.

Get involved

Campus life isn't all about academics and work! Involvement in social and cultural activities on campus is an important and rewarding part of your university experience. Why not participate? You're already here!

Make new friends

Keep in mind, too, that friendships formed with roommates and others who share the residence hall experience enrich each day on campus, and these relationships often last a lifetime.

Never worry about parking

Did we mention you won't have to find a parking space? Living on campus offers convenience, improved academic achievement and a rewarding and diverse social experience. Don't miss the opportunity!