Living on-campus in one of UWGB’s residence halls or apartments is becoming more of a privilege as student demand exceeded the number of beds for the 2017-18 academic year. The fact that your college student already lives on-campus is something for families and students to be happy about. Research shows that students who live on campus have higher grade point averages AND graduate at a higher rate than peers who do not live on campus. There are literally hundreds of Residence Life activities and events that are created specifically for students who live on-campus to attend. There are Resident Assistants (RAs) in every building who are trained to assist them with academic or personal issues. That is good news!
The bad news is that Residence Life has very little flexibility when all of our beds are full. Students who do not want to live with their current roommates may find limited options available to them. The RAs are trained to facilitate discussions between roommates who have disagreements. Often, with the RA’s help, roommates are able to set appropriate boundaries and learn to live with another person and enjoy the space they share. Sometimes, students are able to find another student willing to swap rooms in a two-way trade. Rarely, are there empty rooms that a student can move into… because all of our beds are full!
If your student is struggling with their living situation, they should meet with the Area Coordinator (AC) who works with their building. Encourage them to call the Residence Life Community Center at (920)465-2040 to make an appointment BEFORE things get too complicated. ACs are professional staff members who live on campus to help students adjust to on-campus living. ACs are here to serve students in any way they can help!