Residential Information
The University of Saint Mary has a long tradition of residential community living. The University of Saint Mary requires students to live within university housing until they are 19 years of age and a junior (60 credit hours) or 21 years of age at the start of his/her first semester. Exceptions to this policy include the following: married students; students who reside with at least one parent or legal guardian in the primary residence of that parent or legal guardian within a 30-mile radius of campus; parent or legal guardian of a dependent; and Active Duty military or veterans. All requests for exceptions to this housing policy must be made in an application process submitted to the Director of Residence Life.
The residence hall environment promotes an exchange of ideas, experiences, attitudes, and interests as well as being convenient to classes and study opportunities. Residence hall activities revolve around the interests of those within each hall/floor and may be as varied as spa night, sand volleyball tournaments, cooking as a floor and game night, as well as special interest programming, which includes community service projects. Residents are encouraged to participate in their community by serving on floor and hall committees and becoming involved in the planning of special activities, programs, and recreational competitions. Each floor cooperates to build a sense of community and mutual respect.