• UA is home to more than 2,400 students residing in 13 residence halls.

• Living on campus helps establish friendships and a campus connection on a faster time frame.

• The Department of Residence Life and Housing provides supportive environments where students are surrounded by their peers.

• Living/Learning Communities allow students to live with students who share similar interests or the same majors. Some Living/Learning Communities have an academic focus while others focus on students' leadership skills.

• Residence Life and Housing supports students as they create communities that are safe and drug-free.

• First-year students are required to reside in University residence halls for the duration of their first year at UA. Click here for more details and to view exemptions.

• Residence Life and Housing boasts a variety of residence hall room styles. Click here to view room layouts and information.

• UA's award-winning residence hall organizations, (Residence Hall Program Board (RHPB), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), and Residence Hall Council (RHC)), are great ways to meet people and get involved!

• Click here to view the Student Guide to Residence Life & Housing.

• Contact the Department of Residence Life & Housing for more information.

Commuting to Campus

• Keep in mind the residency restrictions described above. As a first-year student, you may be required to reside in the residence halls.

• Commuter Central in the Student Union (1st floor) is dedicated to connecting commuters to the UA campus community.

• Commuting allows students to reside at home in a supportive (and often cost-free!) environment.

• Commuters have the same rights, responsibilities, and access to services on campus as do residence hall students.

• Because UA is located in downtown Akron, the campus is easily accessible by car or bus.