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Amenities

Residents smile and laugh as they hangout in their dorm, watching their friend play a video game.

Your Home Away From Home

Your resident hall is your home away from home while you're learning. You need spaces to take care of your daily needs, and SEMO is making sure those are available within arm's reach so you can devote more of your time to the things that matter most while you're here.

What’s Included with Housing?

Amenities vary by hall, but every Redhawk resident enjoys access to:

  • Communal lounges for relaxing and connecting
  • Furnished rooms with movable furniture
  • High-speed Internet  with dedicated support staff
  • Ice and vending machines
  • Kitchen access for home-cooked meals
  • Laundry on-site—at no extra cost
  • Mail service for all your deliveries
  • Maintenance staff ready to help
  • MicroFridge rental options
  • Special Interest Housing for unique communities

Beyond Your Hall

Living on campus means you’re steps away from everything SEMO offers:

Have questions about life on campus?
Visit our FAQ page or contact the Office of Residence Life; we’re here to help.

Housing Amenities

Laundry Made Easy

You won’t have to go far to wash your lucky test-day socks, or anything else. Every SEMO residence hall offers free, 24-hour access to laundry facilities, right where you live. No extra cost. No hassle. Just one more way we make campus feel like home.

Getting Around Campus with TripShot

Need a ride? Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority (CGCTA) makes it simple with the TripShot App—your connection to where you want to go. How to Use TripShot, 1. Download TripShot from your phone’s app store. 2. Select “Choose Public System.” 3. Pick CGCTA from the public transit list. 4. Log in securely using the first-time rider instructions—and start traveling! Questions? Call 573-335-5533 or email info@cgcta.com.
Transit
A SEMO Shuttle drives the street in downtown cape Girardeau

High-Speed Internet? We’ve Got You Covered.

Stay connected without the stress. Every SEMO residence hall offers high-speed Wi-Fi, so you can stream, study, and scroll with confidence. Plus, our support team is here if you ever need a hand.
Information Technology
A SEMO student works on homework on her laptop in her dorm room.

My experiences living on campus were nearly only great experiences. My first year I lived in a learning community and my floor formed a very close-knit group of friends. I have never had a roommate that didn’t become a good friend of mine.

Billy Brooks

Senior, BFA: Sculpture

Mail and Package Delivery

Your mail matters, and we make sure it gets to you. As a SEMO resident, you’ll have access to Letters and Envelope Mail: (A mailbox assigned to your room within your residence hall or complex.) Packages- Delivered by parcel services to either your hall’s customer service desk or a central mail locker location (Towers or Merick), depending on your hall. You’ll receive an email notification when your package is ready for pickup. Residents are responsible for checking their mailboxes and retrieving packages from lockers or desks. Important: Food deliveries are not considered mail and will not be held at customer service desks.
A SEMO student unlocks his mailbox at Towers Complex next to the customer service desk.

Complete Your Room with a MicroFridge

Want the ultimate convenience? Add a combination refrigerator, freezer, and microwave to your space. A limited number are available for rent through Residence Life—first come, first served!
Rent a MicroFridge
Two SEMO students who are roommates look at a laptop on a desk in their dorm on campus. The space is decorated and includes a desk and MicroFridge.

Grab a Snack, Anytime

Need a quick study snack or a drink after your walk across campus? You’re covered. Vending machines are located in every residence hall and across campus, so your favorite pick-me-up is always within reach.
Two students play foosball in the game room, which houses two vending machines.
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Take the Next Step

Residence Life

Contact Us

Phone

Office

(573) 651-2274

Location

Office

Towers Complex 102

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 0055
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701