Division of Student Life | Office of Residence Life
Division of Student Life | Office of Residence Life
Office of Residence Life
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Office of Residence Life

The Office of Residence Life at Saint Joseph's University strives to provide secure, academically focused housing which fosters a community of civility and respect and supports a positive living-learning environment consistent with Ignatian ideals. We provide services and opportunities to engage, learn, and grow within an on-campus living environment that is safe, secure, and well maintained, and where individual differences and academic excellence are celebrated.

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Residence Halls

At Saint Joseph's University, a residence hall is more than just a place to live — it's a safe and welcoming community. We also offer other residential programs, such as a Recovery Residence for students who are in active recovery, residential learning communities and gender-inclusive housing. 

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Housing Selection

If you're interested in living on campus, you should familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures for selecting housing. Find information regarding key dates and form deadlines, tips and tricks on how to submit a housing application and other housing resources — including guidelines on the open room change process and special accommodations — below.

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Residential Learning Communities

Embrace Saint Joseph's mission as residents through our Residential Learning Communities (RLCs). RLCs are learning communities comprised of students who choose to live on the same floor or in the same residential area and participate in learning opportunities based on their specific interest, major or academic area.

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Important Dates

  • August 23-24First Year Move-In at Hawk Hill
    August 25Returning Student Move-In at Hawk Hill
    August 26First Day of Classes
    October 14-15Fall Break - Residence Halls remain open
    November 26Thanksgiving Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Thanksgiving break housing information will be posted by November 1, 2024.
    December 1Thanksgiving Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.
    December 12Finals Begin
    December 18Finals End & Residence Halls Close at 7 p.m. Fall closing information will be posted by December 1, 2024.
  • January 12Spring Semester Move-In
    January 13Classes Begin
    February 28Spring Break Begins: Residence Halls close at 7 p.m. Spring break housing information will be posted by February 15, 2025.
    March 9Spring Break Ends: Residence Halls open at 10 a.m. Classes resume on Monday, March 10.
    April 18 & April 21Good Friday & Easter Monday. All Residence Halls remain open.
    May 2Finals Begin.
    May 8Finals End. Residence Halls close.
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Office of Off Campus Student Life

The Office of Off Campus Student Life is dedicated to providing a positive quality of life in the community for off-campus students and community members, through support, outreach and accountability. Below, you can find helpful resources as you navigate finding off-campus housing and living in one of the neighborhoods near campus. 

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