Residence Life
The Residence Life program at Indiana Wesleyan University is designed to provide each resident with the opportunity to grow not only academically but also socially and spiritually. The most successful students after graduation have mastered not only their course of study but have developed other areas of their lives, becoming well-rounded and balanced. With this in mind, the residence hall becomes much more than a place to sleep and study. It is a community of learning that helps students more effectively grow into the image of Christ. Our hope is that students will find the residence halls a place where individuals will join together as a family to learn from one another.
The Residence Life program is administered by the Associate Vice President for Residence Life. Each residence hall or area has a trained professional resident director (RD) living in the hall. Each living unit (approximately 35 students) has a specially selected and trained undergraduate resident assistant (RA). Residents are supported through the growth process by the RA, who also coordinates a weekly devotional Bible study for residents. In addition, the Resident Hall Chaplain supplies spiritual support and guidance for the residents. The Residence Life Staff and Unit Parent Program (where the families of faculty and staff interact with each unit) provides abundant opportunity for personal support. Residents are challenged to grow into the fullness of Christ through planned activities and programs.
The Residence Life program at IWU provides a developmental approach for housing students. Freshman through senior students live in one of the traditional residence halls. Reed Hall, Martin Hall, Evans Hall, Carmin Hall, and Hodson Hall are all traditional residence halls. Bowman House, Beckett Hall East and South Hall East are designated as "freshman" halls and house first-time students who desire an environment intentionally designed to meet their unique needs. Beckett Hall East and Beckett Hall West as well as South Hall East and South Hall West offer a purposeful environment, tied closely to the university's mentoring program. Sophomores, juniors and seniors have the opportunity to live in suite style units within Kem Hall, Scripture Hall, Beckett Hall West, and South Hall West. Junior and senior students may apply in one of the apartment-style living areas. These apartment areas include the Lodges and the Townhouse apartments. Resident students begin their stay on campus in the traditional residence halls with more support and accountability. As they grow developmentally and interdependently, students may transition into more independent-style living in the apartments if qualifications are met. Finally, the University Court offers housing and community for married students.
Prospective students interested in attending IWU and living on campus must submit a $100 tuition deposit prior to completing an online housing application. Room assignments will be made according to the date the tuition deposit is paid.
Returning students who wish to reserve a room must complete Returning Student Application with a $50 housing deposit (paid at the Student Account Services office, CAS). This money will be applied to their account after the drop-and-add period. All cancelations must be received prior to June 1 for a refund. Students may self-select a room online during housing selection, according to procedures outlined by the Housing Office.
The residence halls and apartments are closed during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break vacations. There is no food service offered during these periods. During these times students must secure their own housing and food arrangements. Student Development will assist students who are having difficulty securing break housing. Students will be charged for room damage beyond normal wear and tear.
All single students enrolled in seven credit hours or more must live in university-supervised housing unless they are 23 years of age, have attained 90 credit hours, or live with their parents. Documentation for all commuter students is required by the Housing Office. All exceptions must be granted by the Student Development Office.
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