Residence Life
Through the University of Richmond's residential communities, we aim to provide a comfortable, clean, and safe place to live as well as a solid foundation for academic involvement, and a link to the University and world communities within an environment that leads to personal growth, relaxation and fun. Our residence life staff is dedicated to making the residential experience the best it can be.
Staff Involvement
Each residence hall serves as a community social unit for the residents who live there. The residence life team (Head Residents and Resident Assistants) works to provide social, recreational, and educational events that bring the community together. Input is also provided from residents so that our staff can present programs of interest.
Programs and Activities
We have a history of offering a wide variety of successful activities, including: cookouts; debates on the presidential election; alcohol-free socials; informational programs on what to look for in a benefits package; intramural competitions; sister/ brother programs. Through these and other programs, our residents find new ways to get involved, learn more about themselves, and make friends.
Support System
We realize that college may be a time of great transition for many students. The Head Residents and Resident Assistants are trained to serve as resources for their residents and live in resident halls alongside the students. Whether a student is homesick, experiencing relationship problems, experimenting with alcohol or other drugs, or simply in need of someone to talk to, a student staff member is always available.
Rules and Regulations
There are certain residence hall rules and regulations that are set for the welfare and general good of the community. Each resident is responsible for knowing and abiding by these regulations, which are contained in an informational packet that is given to each new resident during move-in.
While the student staff will enforce policy, mediate disputes, and provide assistance where needed, the atmosphere of a residence hall or apartment area will primarily be set by each resident’s actions. The best advice given to community members is to respect the needs of others and consider the impact a behavior might have on others. Residents are asked to take responsibility for themselves and take the initiative to challenge fellow residents who are not demonstrating mutual respect.
