Division of Student Affairs
November 2014
Mary B. Coburn, Vice President for Student Affairs
Housing at Florida State University Residence Life at Florida State University engages students with impactful programming and
connects students to the full range of support services available at the University. FSU provides on-campus housing for 6,572 students in 18 residence halls.
Living on Campus in High Demand Mission The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with students, faculty and staff to create welcoming, supportive and challenging environments that maximize opportunities for student learning and success. Through high quality programs, the Division facilitates student development, celebrates differences, and promotes civic and global responsibility.
The on-campus residential experience provides students with unrivaled opportunities for engagement and direct access to all that FSU offers, and University Housing has seen a growing demand from students for living on-campus.
Housing Demand & Bed Space by Year 8000
7500 7228 7000
7506
7528
6583
6572
7364 7239
6500 6399 6000
5500
Photos: Above: Student Living Right: Future Dorman and Deviney Rendering
7805
6108
2009
6108
2010
2011
Housing Demand
2012
2013
2014
Bed Space
*Note: Housing Demand is the number of students who signed contracts to live on campus plus students on the wait list for contracts; Bed Space is the total capacity for students living on campus.
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Division of Student Affairs
Mary B. Coburn, Vice President for Student Affairs
Student Engagement
National research has long illustrated the positive effects of student engagement, both in and out of the classroom, on student success. FSU data indicate that students who live on-campus are more likely (p<.05) to participate in activities throughout their time at FSU.
Student Engagement by Housing Status
80%
74.2%
72.2%
73.4%
70% 63.9% 60.8%
60%
55.4% 50.8%
50%
47.7%
45.5%
40% 30%
28.9%
20% 10% 0% Academic Support Services
Community Service
Internship
On-Campus
Intramural Sports
Student Organization
Off-Campus
*Source: Summer 2013, Fall 2013, and Spring 2014 Graduating Senior Surveys completed by 7,166 students. Students indicated their participation in campus activities and programs.
Retention
First-year students living on-campus in 2013 benefit from Residence Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming and partnerships with university services, and compared to students living off-campus, students in residence halls and one of FSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seven Living-Learning Communities have higher retention rates.
2013 First-Year Retention 94.9%
95% 94%
93.1%
93% 92% 91%
90.9%
90% 89% 88% 87% 86% 85% Off-Campus
On-Campus
Living-Learning Communities
*Note: Retention data are calculated by the Student Affairs Office of Research.