Though our commuters represent a major force at The Lake, students who live on campus have the arguable advantage of 24/7 access—to campus events and each other. It’s a fact of life; when you live together, you bond together.

Learning to live in community and creating a home away from home is one of the great lessons of college. Living with different types of people teaches understanding, patience, humor and the meaning of deep, forever friendships—as well as obvious life skills such as budgeting and time management.

We call this department “residence life” because we provide more than four walls. Our halls tend to be communities, supportive enclaves, where you can participate in special programs designed to help you connect to your hall and the campus at large. You will also have your choice of living situation, ranging from all-women’s residences (such as Pacelli Hall with its own pool!) to co-ed buildings like Centennial, which offers private baths.

To learn more about our different halls, click here.