On-Campus Residency Requirements

At D'Youville University, we're dedicated to the student experience.

All first time in college students and first-year transfer students are required to live on campus until their sophomore year, at which point they may choose to commute. All students in the Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy programs are required to live on campus for the first two years of study.

The Office of Student Engagement & Housing ensures all students are engaged and members of their community. Staff has activities and workshops that help students new to residential living develop skills that include conflict resolution, civic engagement, adaptability, respect, compromise, and accepting the ideas and worth of those from diverse backgrounds.

Additionally, the Office of Student Engagement & Housing offers Living-Learning Communities. According to national statistics students who live in residence halls tend to perform better academically, acclimate more rapidly to the collegiate environment, engage in more developmental opportunities, and are more satisfied with their overall experience.

Students looking for a way to connect with like-minded peers will also have the opportunity to join in themed living experiences.  Traditional themes include leadership development and social justice, but students are also able to work with staff on creating new themes for the year – athletics, urban exploration, health and wellness, and eSports are all examples of possibilities – bring your passion and join others with similar interests.

Living on campus also provides students full and convenient access to the complete D’Youville experience – enjoying late night study time, grabbing a delicious meal with friends, cheering on the Saints in a NCAA Division II game, attending a lecture series or campus festival, and so much more. Living on campus is more than a room with a bed – it’s an experience.

Housing Policy Exceptions

Students who wish to speak about an exception to the housing requirement must meet one of the following circumstances and may contact the Office of Student Engagement & Housing to learn how to be released from their housing assignment:

• Married students (with proof of marriage certificate)
• Veterans and active duty service members (with proof of military service)
• Students who have dependent children or dependent family members (with proof of a tax return)
• Students who are under the age of 16 or over the age of 26 before September 1 of their first academic year
• Students who have a medical housing need that cannot be reasonably accommodated by the university
• Canadian commuter students (with proof of Canadian residency)
• Dependents of D’Youville faculty and staff

Students who do not have proof of one of the above circumstances will not be permitted to live off campus.