Residence Life

The Office of Housing and Residence Life provides a residential experience that compliments and broadens the educational mission of the university. Life in the residential facilities provides support for the classroom experience, allows students opportunities to socialize and study with their peers, and provides an array of programs and activities that enhance the university experience.
Each residential facility is staffed by live-in professional staff or student paraprofessional graduate assistants, hall directors, and resident assistants who provide administrative, advising and programming services. Residential students are encouraged to assume an active role in their residential facility and campus life. Regular floor/hall/area meetings provide opportunities for two-way communication between staff and residents. The residential environment also keeps residents informed of institutional policies and procedures and provides information and activities that support a positive, educational, and safe living experience.
There are seven residence halls, five apartment complexes and six student houses on campus. All residential facilities are non-smoking. Each residence hall and apartment complex offer its own laundry facilities, and all are located in close proximity to academic buildings and dining.

Beta Hall

Beta Hall is a co-ed residence hall providing designated single rooms in suite-style accommodations.  The hall provides air-conditioned suites with semi-private baths. There is a lounge per floor for social and study space.

Bonar Hall 

Bonar Hall is a co-ed honors hall named for John S. Bonar, president from 1926-1933. The residence hall is carpeted, individually heated, and air-conditioned with semi-private baths.

Boyd Hall

Boyd Hall is a co-ed hall providing designated single rooms.  Boyd Hall was named for Mrs. Robert Lee Boyd of Wheeling in recognition of her services as a member of the State Board of Education.  The residence hall has air conditioning in the lobby only and has community bathrooms and lounges on each floor.

Commons Apartments

Commons Apartments consist of eleven townhouse style apartments housing three residents in each apartment.  Apartment selection is made through the separate specialty housing application process.

Curtis Hall 

Hughes Hall 

Hughes Hall is a co-ed residence hall named for Raymond G. Hughes, a member of the English faculty from 1931 until 1970. Hughes Hall is suite style, fully carpeted with air conditioning and semi-private baths.

Krise Hall 

Krise Hall is a co-ed residence hall named for Nelle M. Krise, a member of the faculty from 1926 to 1966.  The hall has air-conditioned suites with semi-private baths.  Krise Fitness Center is located in the basement of the facility, separate from the residential portion of the building.

Rogers Hall

Rogers Hall is a co-ed hall providing designated single rooms.  Rogers Hall was named for Mrs. Clara Rogers, Dean of Women from 1937 to 1952.  The residence hall has air conditioning in the lobby only and has community bathrooms and lounges on each floor.  The Marketplace Cafeteria and the Office of Housing & Residence Life are also located in Rogers Hall, separate from the residential area of the building.

Student Houses

Student houses are located on the north end of campus.  Houses include Greek houses for national fraternities and sororities: Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Phi Delta Theta and Theta Xi.  Additional houses are available for graduate student housing for graduate assistants.

Topper Towers Apartments

Topper Towers Apartments are located just south of the main campus.  Each apartment houses four students in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.  Housing scholarships are not applicable at these apartments.  Apartments are furnished with bedroom furniture and kitchen appliances.  Apartment selection is made through the separate specialty housing application process.

Topper Village Apartments

Topper Village Apartments are located just across route 88 from the main entrance to campus.  Each apartment houses two students in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.   Housing scholarships are not applicable at these apartments.  Apartments are furnished with bedroom furniture and kitchen appliances.  Apartment selection is made through the separate specialty housing application process.

University Place Apartments

University Place Apartments are located just across route 88 from the main entrance to campus.  Four apartments house two students in a two-bedroom, single bathroom apartment.  The remaining twelve apartments house three residents in a three-bedroom, single bathroom apartment.  Housing scholarships are not applicable at these apartments.  Apartments are furnished with bedroom furniture, living room furniture and kitchen appliances.  Apartment selection is made through the separate specialty housing application process.

University Place II Apartments

University Place II Apartments are located just north of the main entrance to campus.  Each apartment houses two students in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.   Housing scholarships are not applicable at these apartments.  Apartments are furnished with bedroom furniture, laundry in units, and kitchen appliances.  Apartment selection is made through the separate specialty housing application process.