Residential Learning
The Residential Learning 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 Residential Learning program is administered by the Dean for Residential Learning. 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 weekly spiritual growth opportunities for residents. In addition, the Resident Hall Chaplain provides spiritual support and guidance for the residents. There is also an Intercultural Student Services Ambassador in each hall, who serves as an advocate and resource for cultural responsiveness. The ISS Ambassadors advocate for an inclusive community fostering equity, diversity, and justice within the residence hall community and throughout our campus. Residents are challenged to grow into the fullness of Christ through planned activities and programs.
The Residential Learning program at IWU provides a developmental approach for housing students. 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.
Traditional Halls: Housing freshman through senior students in a traditional hallway: Reed Hall (F), Martin Hall (F), Evans Hall (F), Carmin Hall (F), and Hodson Hall (M).
Mentoring Halls: House freshmen in one wing, and sophomores and above on the opposite wing. Freshmen are mentored by upperclassmen students, and offer a purposeful environment, tied closely to the university's mentoring program: Beckett Hall (F) and South Hall (M).
Upper Division Halls:
Suite Style: Open to sophomores and above, students live in suites of 4 or 8 students. Suites have private lounge space: Scripture Hall (F) and Kem Hall (M).
Apartment Style: Juniors and seniors may apply to live in apartment-style living areas, which have lounges and a kitchenette: Townhouses and Lodges.
Married Housing: University Court offers duplex apartments in a 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. Residential Learning 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 a minimum of 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 Residential Learning Office.
