Residence Life Basics

Mission Statement

      Residence Life at the University of Charleston is committed to supporting the academic mission of the University through purposeful interaction with students. We are committed to the social, emotional, and academic development of students. We are also committed to providing safe, secure, and comfortable living space that fosters community and allows for the development of responsible communities that encourage and appreciate diversity. It is our goal to assist in the education of students, allowing each student to develop character, knowledge, integrity, tolerance, and civic responsibility.

The Basics at UC

UC is home to approximately 600 residential students in 3 co-educational residence halls. Our resident population comes from 30 states and 15 countries.

The Residence Life staff, 30 undergraduate Resident Assistants (RAs), 3 graduate Residence Directors (RD), and the Director of Residence Life, work to facilitate a community environment which maximizes each student's academic and personal development. Resident students are challenged and supported by staff members and peers through planned activities, compassionate counseling, disciplinary intervention, and spontaneous interaction.

Students live in double-sized rooms with roommates, double-sized rooms without roommates, single-sized rooms, suites and apartments. The card access system requires a student ID card for entry into the residence halls.