Living on campus can provide some of the most memorable experiences in your college career. You’ll be gaining your first feelings of independence, meeting new people, and making life-long friends. There are a lot of considerations in choosing the right residence hall, and we’re here to give you the tips you need to make the right decision.

Location Location Location

Southeast’s campus in Southeast Missouri is beautiful, but let's talk about those hills! Staying active is a big deal for your health, but when your classes are in Magill Hall and you're bunked up in Vandiver Hall (and, let's be real, running late is your vibe), LaFerla Hall might seem like the smarter choice. Luckily, Southeast’s shuttle service has your back, cruising around campus all day, so you can hop on for a ride across campus when needed! Consider where you’re staying, though. 
Pro-tip for all the sports fans out there: Merick Hall has a killer view of Houck Field—perfect for game days when you can chill in the lounge and catch the action.

Community Style vs. Suite Style vs. Apartment Style

When looking at Southeast’s residence halls, consider what type of living situation fits your personality best. Community-style housing is great for those who don’t mind sharing bathrooms as well as common areas. Enjoy the perks of socializing with the people in your hall! Suite-style housing is comprised of multiple bedrooms adjoined by a bathroom and living area, and sometimes even a kitchenette. This option gives students more privacy, but you’ll still get to know your suitemates. Apartment-style living is usually one bedroom, one bathroom. This gives you the most privacy, but if you’re a social butterfly, you’ll want to venture out.

Special Interest Housing

Southeast’s Special Interest Housing consists of residence halls dedicated to students with specific interests. Are you an education major? In the Honors Program? Studying Cybersecurity? You can live in a residence hall with people in your classes. This is awesome because you’ll be spending so much time making connections with these people. You can support each other, study together, and build life-long relationships.

Food is Fuel

If you fancy yourself a chef, consider choosing a residence hall with a kitchenette. It’s not a full-blown kitchen, but it will have what you need to get through late-night study sessions. And if you HATE to cook, pick up a mini-fridge and stock it with all the snacks and leftovers from the dining halls. You’ll thank us later.