WHY LIVE ON? WHY LIVE ON?

Many Reasons To Live On Campus Again

It is often assumed that after one year of living in the residence halls, all students move o campus. In reality, roughly 15% of the students living in the halls are either returning, transfer, or upper division students. There are plenty of premium spaces to suit anyone who wants to return to living on campus, so don’t forget to consider the benefits of staying on campus.

By Sylvia Cranmer, Housing & Dining Services Communications

It is often assumed that after one year of living in the residence halls, all students move off campus. In reality, roughly 15% of the students living in the halls are either returning, transfer, or upper division students. There are plenty of premium spaces to suit anyone who wants to return to living on campus, so don’t forget to consider the benefits of staying on campus.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: If you want easy access to The Rec, Morgan Library, and campus o ces and activities, living on campus o ers the best location in FoCo.

SKIP THE COMMUTE: When it’s cold and snowy outside, enjoy the luxury of sleeping in and still arriving to class on time without the hassle of scraping car windows, finding parking, biking on icy or wet roads, or waiting at the bus stop.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

If you want easy access to The Rec, Morgan Library, and campus offices and activities, living on campus offers the best location in FoCo.

Skip The Commute

EASY, AFFORDABLE LIVING: Forget leases, splitting utilities with roommates, shoveling sidewalks, and grocery shopping. The halls o er one inclusive bill that goes directly to your student account with no negotiation required. With the increasing cost of o -campus rent plus all the additional expenses that come with it (think: food, water, trash, electricity, gas, yard care, parking, etc.), living on campus for another year is a very convenient and a ordable option.

When it’s cold and snowy outside, enjoy the luxury of sleeping in and still arriving to class on time without the hassle of scraping car windows, finding parking, biking on icy or wet roads, or waiting at the bus stop.

$0 DUE AT SIGNING: If you return to the halls, your deposit from this year carries over to next fall and there are no hidden or surprise application fees, security deposits, or first/last month rent charges.

EASY, AFFORDABLE LIVING

DESIGNATED SPACES FOR RETURNING, TRANSFER, AND UPPER DIVISION STUDENTS: You get first choice of available rooms on campus, including premium spaces in Laurel Village Alpine, Aspen Hall, and the All Gender & Open Housing community in Summit Hall, as well as in Lodgepole at the Aggie Village apartments. There are designated wings and floors in these locations set aside for returning and transfer students only.

Forget leases, splitting utilities with roommates, shoveling sidewalks, and grocery shopping. The halls offer one inclusive bill that goes directly to your student account with no negotiation required. With the increasing cost of off-campus rent plus all the additional expenses that come with it (think: food, water, trash, electricity, gas, yard care, parking, etc.), living on campus for another year is a very convenient and affordable option.

$0 DUE AT SIGNING

If you return to the halls, your deposit from this year carries over to next fall and there are no hidden or surprise application fees, security deposits, or first/last month rent charges.

FLEXIBLE, CONVENIENT DINING: The Any 10 meal plan, o ered only to returning students, provides maximum flexibility with just 10 meals per week. Returning students also have the option to select the Any 15, Any 19, or Any 19+ Add On dining meal plans.

DESIGNATED SPACES FOR RETURNING, TRANSFER, AND UPPER DIVISION STUDENTS

You get first choice of available rooms on campus, including premium spaces in Laurel Village Alpine, Aspen Hall, and the All Gender & Open Housing community in Summit Hall, as well as in Lodgepole at the Aggie Village apartments. There are designated wings and floors in these locations set aside for returning and transfer students only.

FLEXIBLE, CONVENIENT DINING

The Any 10 meal plan, offered only to returning students, provides maximum flexibility with just 10 meals per week. Returning students also have the option to select the Any 15, Any 19, or Any 19+ Add On dining meal plans.

THE RETURNING STUDENT HOUSING APPLICATION IS OPEN FEBRUARY 6 – MARCH 31

THE RETURNING STUDENT HOUSING APPLICATION IS OPEN FEBRUARY 6 – MARCH 31.: Apply by March 31 for the greatest selection of the best rooms on campus! AND, new for 2023-24, you will have the option to select available rooms in Lodgepole at the Aggie Village apartments beginning March 1. For more information about returning student options, visit housing.colostate.edu/liveon.

Apply by March 31 for the greatest selection of the best rooms on campus! AND, new for 2023-24, you will have the option to select available rooms in Lodgepole at the Aggie Village apartments beginning March 1. For more information about returning student options, visit housing.colostate.edu/liveon.

•Easy Access to Campus Life

RETURNING STUDENT TESTIMONIALS: Why Do You Live On?

“When you live on in the halls, you don’t have to cook or meal prep as you always have meal swipes, which means you have more time to study, sleep, and do other recreational activities you enjoy.”

•Save time commuting

•Affordability compared to many off-campus options

Truong – Corbett Hall

RETURNING STUDENT TESTIMONIALS: WHY DO YOU LIVE ON?

“When you live on in the halls, you don’t have to cook or meal prep as you always have meal swipes, which means you have more time to study, sleep, and do other recreational activities you enjoy.”

Truong – Corbett Hall

“Living on campus your second year is more independent than your first. I was a part of a close-knit community of students, but my RA was more hands-o and we all spent more time o campus. If you aren’t ready to commit to paying rent, finding roommates, or living far away, residence halls are a FUN way to continue to grow as an upper-classman and also stay plugged in.”

•All-inclusive billing

•No hidden fees or charges

•Flexible convenient meal plans

Michelle – Braiden Hall

“Living on campus your second year is more independent than your first. I was a part of a close-knit community of students, but my RA was more hands-off and we all spent more time off campus. If you aren’t ready to commit to paying rent, finding roommates, or living far away, residence halls are a FUN way to continue to grow as an upperclassman and also stay plugged in.”

Michelle – Braiden Hall

“When living on campus, everything seems more convenient. I don’t have to worry about paying bills, or keeping a strict budget for food. If I want to go to the library to study, I can easily walk there in less than five minutes and not worry if I will make the last bus in time.”

“When living on campus, everything seems more convenient. I don’t have to worry about paying bills, or keeping a strict budget for food. If I want to go to the library to study, I can easily walk there in less than five minutes and not worry if I will make the last bus in time.”

Moira – Newsom Hall

Moira – Newsom Hall

“Living on campus for a second year is so much fun. It allows you to get to know more people, as well as build relationships - I feel like have a family in the residence halls.”

Adriana – Laurel Village, Piñon Hall

“Living on campus for a second year is so much fun. It allows you to get to know more people, as well as build relationships - I feel like I have a family in the residence halls.”

Adriana – Laurel Village, Piñon Hall