Student Residence Halls and On-Campus Living Resources

Are you wondering what living on campus is like at St. Edward's University? Here, we share important stories on university housing and student residence halls to help you make the best, most informed decision on where you'll live and dine.

Keep reading to explore virtual tours of our dorm rooms and amenities, and discover how living on campus can help you make the most of your college experience.

Student studying at desk in university housing dorm room with residential hall amenities at St. Edward’s University.

Take a Virtual Tour of Our Student Residence Halls

View the spacious dormitories, common areas, amenities and conveniences that each campus residence offers you through our residential virtual tour.

Discover University Housing Stories and Tips

From making friends in your residence hall to maximizing your dorm room space, hear directly from students about what it's really like to live in university housing at St. Edward’s University.

Students relaxing and socializing in residence hall common area at St. Edward’s University.

5 Reasons Why You Should Live on Campus

Safety, academic success and connection are just a few of the benefits and advantages you’ll enjoy as a hilltop resident. See our full list of reasons why you should live on campus.

Student studying at desk inside dorm room at St. Edward’s University.

Find Your Perfect Residential Hall

There are so many great places to live on campus. How do you make the best choice for you? Hear from students about what makes their residence hall special to them.

Resident assistants at St. Edward’s University posing for a photo at student residential hall.

Why RAs Love Living on Campus

Unsure about whether living on campus is the way to go? The folks who know campus the best — our resident assistants — share their advice

St. Edward's University students studying inside their dorm room.

How to Live Large in a Small Space

Have you ever wondered how to make your room the perfect space for you? We have a few tips and suggestions that will help you create a great on-campus living space

St. Edward's University dorms.

Ready to Live on Campus?

New students can sign up for housing through Hillstart — the personalized onboarding and housing portal, where they complete key steps before arriving on the hilltop. Once you log in to Hillstart, be sure to complete your 'On Campus Housing (or Exemption) Request & Meal Plan' to secure your spot in campus housing.

Please note: Students are required to live on campus for two years, unless they live with a parent or legal guardian (within a 20-mile driving distance from the St. Edward’s University campus). For questions related to housing and living on campus, reach out to Residence Life by email or by calling 512-448-8419.