Living on Campus

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Welcome to MSSU Residence Life

Sending your child off to a university is an exciting time, but for some it is also a time of uncertainty and of apprehension.  At Missouri Southern, our first goal in the residence halls is to provide students a safe and clean environment.  Next, our staff tries to create an atmosphere that will allow students to grow socially as well as academically.

There are many benefits to living on campus.  National studies suggest that students who live on campus are more successful in the classroom than commuter students.  Retention and graduation rates are also higher.  The University provides high quality food service.  Our food contractor (Sodexo) provides balanced meals so students don’t have to sacrifice health food for something “quick.”

At MSSU, staff members put great value on student development.  Our residence halls have students from across the country and around the world.  Resident students have excellent opportunities to meet new people and to make new friends.

Missouri Southern does require all freshmen under the age of 21 to live in the residence halls, unless they are married or live with their parents, to the extent of housing available.

Check-In Information

  • The residence halls open their doors for the Spring 2012 semester on Thursday, January 12 at 8:00 a.m.  This is the first day that students may check-in.  Don’t show up before this date expecting to get into your room unless you have permission from the Director of Housing.
  • No appointment is necessary.  You may check -in any day (Thursday thru Sunday).  Staff will be available from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.  Failure to check-in before 8:00 a.m. on Monday will forfeit your room and board contract and another student may then be placed in your space.
  • During check-in, a $10.00 RHA fee will be collected and a snapshot will be taken for your file.  After that, a staff member will escort you to your room and go over important information, have you sign the remaining paperwork, and answer any additional questions.

Where to go to check-in

  • McCormick Hall – if you are assigned to McCormick, Gockel, Stegge, Dishman or Dryer Hall
  • Blaine Hall – if you are assigned to Blaine, Headlee, Maupin, Mitchell or Stone Hall
  • East Hall – if you are assigned to East Hall
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