Residence Life
Approximately half of the full‐time undergraduate student body lives in residence halls. An important part of the education philosophy of Centenary is that each student should have an opportunity for group living. The University views the residence life program as an extension of the student's total educational experience. The opportunities for daily contact with students from varied backgrounds and of different cultures are invaluable in developing attitudes and understanding that will enrich the student's life and learning. It is important for each student to recognize their responsibility to respect and protect the dignity, rights and feelings of fellow students. Every effort is made to develop in each student a high degree of community awareness, self‐discipline and a sense of responsible citizenship. Trained Resident Assistants and Complex Directors offer hall‐based social, educational and cultural programs and services throughout the year. All full‐time students who reside on campus are required to sign a legally binding residence hall contract prior to moving into a residence hall. Additional copies of this contract are available in the Office of Residence Life or can be obtained by logging in to the housing portal. It is each student's responsibility to be familiar with the contents of the contract. The University reserves the right to void a residence hall contract in the event a student's course load falls below 12 credit hours for undergraduate students or 6 credit hours for graduate students during any academic semester. All students need to take responsibility for their own physical and mental well‐being. It is in the student's best interest as well as in the best interest of the entire community for all students to abide by the rules and regulations of the University. Therefore, in certain instances where it is apparent that a student is not acting responsibly, or is engaging in self‐destructive behaviors, the Office of Residence Life, in consultation with the Dean of Students, has the right to terminate residence contracts. Students are held responsible for damage to their rooms or any other part of the residence halls, lockers, classrooms, etc. The safekeeping of student property is the responsibility of the individual; no reimbursement from the University can be expected for the loss or damage of property. Policies and procedures will be revised periodically. Questions related to student housing should be referred to the Office of Residence Life.