Here in University Housing, we are excited to welcome students back to on-campus living in just a few short weeks.
We know this can be an exciting and stressful time for the families and friends of our residents, but University Housing is here to help!
BENEFITS OF LIVING ON CAMPUS
Our residence halls are an environment that promotes safety, inclusion and student success. Residents benefit from the opportunity to learn about other cultures and lifestyles, form lifelong friendships and make lasting memories. Students who live in the residence halls (compared to commuting to campus) have also been shown to do better academically and are more likely to remain enrolled until they graduate.
The convenience of living on campus provides students easy access to numerous campus resources such as faculty and academic advisors, the library, computer labs, residence hall dining facilities and other campus eateries, the Deweese Health Center, recreational facilities and student organizations.
If your student would like to apply for housing at Kent State, it’s not too late! Our application remains open and can be found on our website.
THREE TIPS TO PREPare FOR MOVE-IN DAY
Here are some tips to make moving in a breeze!
- Decide what to pack and what to leave behind. While our rooms are comfortable and can accommodate everything your student will need, keep in mind that space can be limited. Review the items that your student plans to bring to make sure that they are all approved before you pack them. When in doubt, leave the item behind. If they really need it, they can pick it up while home on a break.
- Review your move-in date and make plans with those who will be helping on the big day!
- Encourage your student to set themselves up for success by reviewing the Hallways Handbook, doing a few trial loads of laundry and getting comfortable with a new mailing address.
Until then, the best advice we can offer is to enjoy the next few weeks with your student and to reach out to our team in University Housing with any questions. We can't wait to welcome you to campus!