Residence life

Residence Life is the terminology used to describe the comprehensive program that surrounds the experience of living "on and off campus" in a residence hall at a college or university in Canada and the United States. Residence Life is usually structured with planned events (called "programming"), a code of conduct and/or ethics, and a relatively large array of staff.

Benefits

Living on-campus could help facilitate students’ transition into college. With residence halls accommodating hundreds of students, young individuals should not have trouble meeting new people. There are a variety of social activities conducted by universities that allow residents to participate and interact with others. Part of an institution’s goal is to provide students with a place where they can live comfortably, thus enhancing their overall college experience. Residential students are also closer to the union, restaurants and the recreation center. The opportunity to be socially engaged is always there.