Are Freshman required to live on campus?
“The University considers the residential component of your education so important that you are required to live on campus as a freshman or first-year transfer student. The Residential Education program at Stanford provides undergraduates with a small-community experience within the context of a large research university. Its essential conviction is that living and learning should be integrated, not separate; that formal teaching, informal learning, and personal support are integral to a Stanford education. Residential Education extends the classroom into the residences and complements the academic curriculum with activities and experiences essential to your preparation for a life of leadership, intellectual engagement, citizenship, and service.
New Mexico State University does not have a live-on requirement for any of its students. Campus living is strongly encouraged, however, especially for first-time students, as the residential experience is designed to foster personal growth and development, which will complement a student’s academic endeavors. In fact, national studies have shown that students who live on campus do better academically, are more likely to stay in school and complete their degree program in a timely manner, and report a higher rate of satisfaction with their overall collegiate experience. Opportunities to meet other students and become involved in the campus community abound while living on campus. In addition, it is convenient, economical and safe. It offers a myriad of support services to assist students in their transition from high school and living at home, to college and being on their own. And, when combined with a meal plan, it offers a convenient, nutritious, stable offering of meals and snacks t
