Residence Life

http://www.rockford.edu/community/reslife/

Living on campus is an important part of the educational experience at Rockford University. Our residential facilities create an environment for students to study, socialize, become more self-aware, and develop meaningful relationships as well as leadership, decision-making, and communications skills.

Between studying, getting involved in student organizations, participating in community service and volunteering, students may not spend much time in their rooms. But when they are in their room, they’ll have everything needed for comfortable living.

Each residence hall provides a community learning-living environment that is as unique as the students who live there. Here are some features common to RU residence halls:

• Wireless access in every room
• Spacious rooms (singles, doubles, and suites)
• Convenient kitchenettes
• Laundry facilities at no cost (only available to residential students)
• Direct TV

Rockford University offers an option of small house style living or larger complex style living for residents. Regardless of the option a student chooses, all housing options include a variety of room layouts including double rooms, single rooms, and suites.

Small houses promote a living environment that is conducive to learning, while providing the intimate feel of small community living. An RA, or Resident Assistant, lives in each of the small houses to assist with community development and governance. In addition, a full-time residence hall director lives in the Kent Center and oversees the small houses.

Living in the Cummings Complex offers the best of both worlds. Four residence halls are connected to each other while still separate enough to maintain their own identity and an environment that is conducive to learning. Like the small houses, each hall has a Resident Assistant (RA) and a full-time residence hall director lives in the complex and oversees these four residence halls.

No smoking is allowed in any of the buildings on campus; however, designated smoking areas are available near the residence halls. Also, students who are 21 years of age or older are able to consume alcohol in designated areas. A complete list of residential life policies and expectations can be found at https://www.rockford.edu/community/reslife/policies/

For more information regarding residence life at Rockford University, call 815-226-4026.