University Housing / About Us (2024)

FAQs

Why is housing important in college? ›

Academic Success

On-campus housing, for instance, provides proximity to academic buildings, libraries, and recreational facilities. Students have easy access to all the necessary resources for a well-rounded education. It minimizes logistical challenges and allows them to maximize their time on campus.

On campus, students usually live in residence halls or dormitories, which are student apartment buildings that are often called "dorms." Among the options are dorms for men- or women-only, freshman-only, and academic-, language-, or theme-focused housing to support diverse student interests.

All aspects of Residence Life promote learning in one of five general goals. These learning goals are wellbeing, integrated learning, cultural competence, relationships in community and responsibility.

Housing Offices

If you're unable to visit the office in-person, you can also email us at ksuhousing@kennesaw.edu.

] The location and condition of a child's house plays a significant role in their physical, cognitive and emotional development and well-being, which impacts their education through improved attendance, better cognitive and behavioral health, and improved academic achievement.

On-campus housing puts you within walking distance of campus resources and conveniences, such as the library, fitness facilities, study groups, counseling services, and more.

Is it cheaper to live on or off campus at a university or college with dorms or housing available for students? It's probably always going to be financially cheaper to live off-campus. Exceptions may exist in an area with a particularly high cost of living and higher than average going rates for rent.

As of recent data, the average cost of student housing in the US can be approximated at around $500 to $1,500 per month. However, this range can significantly fluctuate based on the factors mentioned earlier. On-campus housing typically falls within the lower end of this spectrum, ranging from $500 to $1,000 per month.

In the US, majority of the university students live on campus in university-sponsored dorms. This means that they eat, sleep, chat, study, hang out; basically do almost everything 'on the campus'. In fact, their academics, extracurricular activities, and social life also tends to get limited to the university premises.

UO Core Education comprises the courses that all UO students must take: courses in the three Areas of Inquiry (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts and Letters), Cultural & Equity Literacy courses, Composition courses, and bachelor's degree requirements.

What are the University of Oregon values? ›

We value academic freedom, creative expression, and intellectual discourse. We value our diversity and seek to foster equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful community. We value the unique geography, history and culture of Oregon that shapes our identity and spirit.

Be a leader among the nation's public research universities in career preparation. Create a *flourishing community. Innovate for societal impact.

Housing Payments are paid through the student's Owl Express account and with the Bursar's Office.

Housing and Residence Life at Kennesaw State University is committed to supporting First-Year students in their academic pursuits. The Marietta Campus has a First-Year, live-on requirement for students pursuing majors based on the Marietta Campus.

Living at home during college cuts down on costs like room and board, groceries, and laundry. For some, choosing their childhood bedroom over a college dorm means paying off student loans more quickly. One drawback of living at home during college is feeling removed from the social aspects of college.

Living with a roommate can help you learn essential skills like communication, compromise, and respect for others' boundaries.

While some students may crave the social thrill of dorm living, off-campus living offers several notable benefits. For instance, students can save thousands of dollars on room and board by living at home. Off-campus living may also feature fewer distractions, making it easier to concentrate on schoolwork.

Scarce, expensive housing is also a major problem in parts of California, where as many as 417,000 students in the state's three higher-ed systems—the California Community Colleges, the University of California (UC), and California State University—lack stable housing.