Some 2,500 undergraduate students live in University housing. Our residence hall rooms and apartments are far more than a convenient place to sleep and study.  They are the nucleus of a tight-knit community that learns, works, and plays together.

Being a part of the community opens new doors to the future while enhancing and complementing the college experience. Advantages include educational programs, social activities and interaction with students of various backgrounds, talents and interests.

The Office of Residence Life strives to make living on our campus a community experience. We support the University’s educational mission by maintaining a high-quality living environment and by developing a community of learning. We promote an environment in which you can study, sleep, relax and enjoy the friendship of others.

The Office of Residence Life functions in collaboration with other University offices to facilitate residential students’ successful adjustment to and subsequent transition through their university experience. The overall concern of Residence Life staff is the welfare of our residents; each member of our community is important.

One Final Word

Remember, life here is what you make it.  UMW provides you with numerous opportunities to get involved and become an active member of the University.  Your job is to take advantage of all that UMW has to offer.  While academics undeniably should be your first priority, the key word is balance.  Truly making the most of your college years requires involvement, not only in academic but also cultural, co-curricular and social endeavors.  As you will soon see, attending a liberal arts university provides incredible access to almost every administrator, faculty member and resource on the campus.

Students here play a vital role in many leadership capacities: Student Government Association, Student Senate, Judicial Review Board, Honor Council, Head Residents, Resident Assistants, Peer Health Educators, Hall Councils, Desk Aides, and the list goes on.  They have the power to enhance all facets of campus life and you, a new UMW student, also have that ability.  Your involvement and ideas will be critical in making your life here at the University of Mary Washington an enjoyable and meaningful experience.

Questions?

As a new university student, you and your parents may have many questions. If you cannot find answers to your questions on our website or in the Eagles Essentials 2011-2012, please don’t hesitate to call us or email us at rlif@umw.edu.

We hope that the information presented here has answered most of your questions.  Don’t forget to visit our website for updated information and important announcements throughout the year!  Please feel free to stop by the Office of Residence Life any time.  We look forward to having you join our campus community!