The policy below is applicable for the 2009-2010 academic year. This could change for the 2010-2011 academic year. Please continue to check this page for the latest information regarding the university housing policy.

The university housing policy has been temporarily adjusted to accommodate an increase in freshmen residents. All students younger than the age of 20 with less than 42 credit hours (as of September 1st for fall admission) must live on campus. Of these students, those who are at least 19 years of age with at least 30 credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.75 and no judicial history have the added option of Bobcat Village Apartments.

These students must submit a housing contract binding for the academic year. Exceptions may be granted if a student lives at a parent's or legal guardian's permanent home within a sixty mile radius of Texas State. Students requesting an exception must complete a residence hall exemption request and submit it to the department.

Why Does the Policy Exist?
We want students to be successful, to prosper socially, to excel academically and to begin their lives in a field that best utilizes their talents and interests. Research shows that hall living contributes to this success. Incoming students are more likely to make friends and become socially adjusted by living in a residence hall. Students learn basic values of respect, cooperation and acceptance while living and learning with students from different backgrounds and cultural climates.

"The three effects that are directly attributable to living in a campus residence hall are positive effects on attainment of the bachelor's degree, satisfaction with faculty and willingness to re-enroll in the same college." (Astin, 1997)

The proximity to academic buildings and access to study groups offers residents an opportunity to make the most of their academic experience. Hall staff focus programming efforts on the importance of academics.