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 challenged and supported through the growth process by the RA who plans regular activities and programs, including spiritual growth opportunities for residents. The Resident Hall Chaplain provides additional spiritual support and guidance for residents.
The Residential Learning program at IWU provides a developmental approach for housing students. Resident students begin their stay on campus in traditional residence halls with more support and accountability. As they grow developmentally and in their independence, upper division students may transition into more independent-style living if qualifications are met.
Traditional Halls: Housing freshman through senior students in a traditional hall-style: Beckett Hall (F), Reed Hall (F), Martin Hall (F), Evans Hall (F), South Hall (M), and Hodson 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 may complete an online housing application after submitting an enrollment deposit as part of the admission process. Room assignments will be made according to the date the enrollment deposit is paid.
Returning students who wish to reserve a room must complete an online Returning Student Application. Students may self-select a room online during housing selection, according to procedures outlined by the Housing Office.
Housing Exemption: Undergraduate students 16-22 years of age are required to live in University undergraduate housing unless they are married, are the legal guardian of a minor, are taking less than 9 onsite (not online) credit hours, or living with a legal guardian within 60 miles of the Marion campus of Indiana Wesleyan University. Students who meet these criteria are eligible for exemption and may complete an Off-Campus Housing Application.
A Housing Exemption Appeal process is available to students desiring to live off-campus for financial reasons, mental/ physical/emotional health needs, or other extenuating personal circumstances.
Housing Eligibility: New or readmitted students enrolling in a traditional undergraduate academic program at Indiana Wesleyan University must be under the age of 25 at the time of initial enrollment to qualify to live in University undergraduate housing. New or readmitted students 25 years of age or older who are interested in living in University undergraduate housing may complete an Age Limit Exception Request to apply for eligibility. Returning students who are already living in or approved to live in University undergraduate housing at the time of their 25th birthday qualify to remain in University undergraduate housing until they graduate from IWU or separate from the University.
Continuous Graduate Housing: Students residing in University undergraduate housing may elect to extend housing eligibility if continuing in a residential graduate program the following semester. Students meeting the continuous enrollment criteria should contact the Director of Housing to inquire about availability.
Undergraduate residence halls 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.
