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The UE residential experience offers numerous opportunities to support academic pursuits, personal growth, and community involvement, all while fostering the creation of lifelong friendships and connections. Please take a moment to explore the opportunities available to the University of Evansville's residential students, and learn how living on campus can help define your college experience!

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What Students Say...

“It's nice to have a roommate who's not in my major. I spend so much of my time with other people in my major that it's nice to be around someone I probably wouldn't ever see if we didn't live together.”
— Bailey Annan ’24, Brentano Residence Hall
“I am so glad I chose to live in Powell. This has made it so much easier for me to make friends and find study groups.”
— Rebecca Bailey ’24, Powell Residence Hall
“Living on campus allows you to have the full college experience and immerse yourself in your schoolwork while having an active social life.”
— Brevan Crawford ’24, Moore Residence Hall
“The campus is very supportive of you no matter your beliefs or who you are.”
— Davanie Crouch ’24, Moore Residence Hall
“You save lots of time and it's nice to chill in your room between classes. It's also nice living with a cool roommate.”
— Riccardo Di Domenico ’24, Hale Residence Hall
“I've made some of the best friends of my life through living on campus and I wouldn't trade it.”
— Emily Duckworth ’25, Brentano Residence Hall
“I like having a place to come back to in between classes. It is also nice to wake up and already be on campus.”
— Rachel Fisher ’24, Powell Residence Hall
“Living on campus forced me to get out of my comfort zone and talk to a lot more people than I did in high school. This greatly expanded my social circle and I'm very glad I chose to live on campus.”
— Pranav Haran ’25, Powell Residence Hall
“I love the location of my residence hall. It's one of my favorite places to be.”
— Josephine Hayes ’24, Moore Residence Hall
“I love my roommate. It was a great pairing!”
— Delaney Herrmann ’24, Powell Residence Hall
“Living on campus has been so much fun and I am so grateful for everything and everyone.”
— Irais Ibarra ’24, Morton Residence Hall
“Living on campus has been one of the best decisions ever. This semester has been great and living on campus has been something that has helped me deal with missing my family as I have made new friends and found groups to belong with.”
— Madilyn Johnson ’25, Morton Residence Hall
“I've made the best friends I have ever had in my residence hall.”
— Taylor Keating ’25, Moore Residence Hall
“I like it here a lot better than I thought I would. I thought that I would not fit in with the other girls and that I would not feel at home here in Evansville because I have never lived in a city before. It is amazing how fast I have grown accustomed to this place and how I have begun to call it home.”
— Victoria Kittle, Transfer Student, Morton Residence Hall
“I love being able to get to know new people that I never would have gotten the chance to if they didn't live next to me.”
— Brenna McCormack ’24, Schroeder Residence Hall
“You get to meet a lot of people in your residence hall that are involved in the same classes and activities as you, which makes it easier to make friends.”
— Malia Metelues ’24, Brentano Residence Hall
“Living on campus has definitely helped me make connections and helped me learn more about myself.”
— Ezekiel Metz ’25, Schroeder Residence Hall
“You are constantly in a study environment, so you perform like it.”
— Sophia Miller ’24, Powell Residence Hall
“I would recommend all freshman live on campus, even those who live in the area, because it is a really good way to get involved and make friends.”
— Kalee Muth ’24, Brentano Residence Hall
“I love living on campus. I feel like every college student should have a chance to do so.”
— Samantha Nelson ’24, Moore Residence Hall
“Coming from out of state, I knew no one in the area. Getting to know people on my floor has helped me make friends.”
— Elspeth Nelson ’24, Powell Residence Hall
“Living on campus is great because it's the step preparing you for living on your own without the hassle of adulthood getting thrown at you straight out of high school. I have made many friends that I consider a second family and interacted with so many people at floor events that I can sit with at lunch. It's a great experience that also prepares you for the real world.”
— Destiny Ogburn ’25, Morton Residence Hall
“Living on campus is a great way to find new independence.”
— Hannah Richards ’25, Moore Residence Hall
“Living on campus is definitely the best option because you can get close to many people and have friendships that help in your academic goals.”
— Devyn Schaetzle ’24, Schroeder Residence Hall
“Living on campus gives me the opportunity to connect better with my new friends who I have met on campus. We can meet and talk, or even study together much easier because we are much closer and it is a lot easier to connect.”
— Elizabeth Siverly ’24, Brentano Residence Hall
“I like my roommate, she's nice and respects my boundaries. It's been the biggest factor in my happiness at UE (not that having a roommate is required to have a good time at UE).”
— Jane Tafolla ’25, Morton Residence Hall
“I have so many friends in my residence hall that make my campus experience that much better, which would never have happened if not for residence life.”
— Spencer Thompson ’25, Powell Residence Hall
“I love living on campus. It is very convenient and some of my best friends are people I met because I live on campus.”
— Alexandra Tippett ’25, Powell Residence Hall
“It's so easy to go to any activities, even with short notice. Plus it's easy to get help from professors during office hours because it's just a short walk away. Everything you need is so close that it's just super convenient.”
— Sarah Vreeland ’24, Brentano Residence Hall
“I really enjoy living on campus. It makes it easy to make meetings that are later in the evening and I enjoy getting to know the people on my floor.”
— Charlie Watts ’24, Powell Residence Hall
“I really enjoy living on campus. It makes it easy to make meetings that are later in the evening and I enjoy getting to know the people on my floor.”
— Charlie Watts ’24, Powell Residence Hall
“Living in a residence hall keeps you connected to those on campus and allows you to truly enjoy the campus as a whole.”
— Paige Webster ’25, Brentano Residence Hall
“I am an only child so living on campus with a roommate has taught me how to share my space and communicate openly.”
— Kate Wilhite ’24, Moore Residence Hall
“Living on campus allows you to be exposed to so many opportunities. The campus resources have really aided in my academic success here.”
— Kenzie Young ’25, Brentano Residence Hall

Topic Areas

Openings, Closings and Breaks

Campus Housing

Campus Dining

Applying for Housing for New Students

Applying for Housing for Returning Students

Residency Requirements

Amenities, Services, and Repairs

Living With a Roommate

RSA and the Resident Assistant Position

Handbook for Residence Life

Security and Emergencies

Our Mission

Office Phone
812-488-2956

Office Email
residencelife@evansville.edu

Office Location
Student Life Center, Second Floor, Ridgway University Center