Richter North

Housing

Residence life is integral to the college experience. When we select your classmates, we look for students who would make good friends, roommates and neighbors. As a result, four years from now when you reflect on what makes Ursinus so special, you’ll say it is the people. 

At Ursinus, all first-year students live together in coed residence halls. Before housing assignments are determined, you will have the opportunity to share your preferences related to room size, roommates and lifestyle. Incoming students learn more about the housing-selection process during summer Orientation.

After the first year, students choose from a variety of excellent housing options, from singles to suites to home-style living arrangements in our Residential Village.

Quick Facts

90%

of Ursinus students live in on-campus housing.

Housing Options

Photos and More Information

Traditional Residence Halls Residential Village Special-Interest and Affinitiy Housing

5 coed residence halls, with a mix of triples, doubles, singles and suites with gender inclusive, single-gender, and co-ed options

22 Victorian homes along our college’s Main Street for upperclassmen

5 special-interest houses or affinity homes are designated within Residential Village

Students are guaranteed housing for four years.

Residence Life staff work with students to develop their independence, their ability to communicate effectively, and their appreciation for and engagement in a vibrant and diverse community.

The Residence Life Office operates as part of Student Affairs. Students can learn more about campus leadership opportunities, housing assignments, residential policies and procedures, judicial affairs, and wellness education by visiting the Office of Residence Life.

Support All Around

The first-year class also benefits from frequent interactions with student leaders, such as RAs, Ambassadors, and CIE Fellows. Resident Advisors live on every hall and are available to help residents learn the resources, support services, and procedures of the college, while also serving as a mentor during the transition to college life.

4-Year Residency Requirement*

As a residential liberal arts college, we believe strongly that experiential learning and community building take place both in and out of the classroom. As such, we have a 4-year residency requirement mandating all full-time students live on campus and participate in a college meal plan. Learn more about our residency requirement and exemptions*.