First-Year Housing

Students playing Foosball

All first-year students live in one of five on-campus residence halls. First-year students are students who have earned 23 credits or fewer, including transfer students under age 21.

Students are assigned to rooms in one of Millikin’s three on-campus residence halls. Rooms come furnished with beds, desks and chairs, dressers, and closets. Amenities vary by hall, but typically include laundry facilities, vending machines, kitchen access, air conditioning, wireless Internet, cable TV and secured access. 

  • Attention Current Students: Winter 2024 Update

    If you require a special accommodation and must stay for break due to necessary asylum, winter-only athletics (basketball, track and cross country, wrestling, swim), or are enrolled in a January Immersion taking place in-person only, please reply to the email sent by Nicole DeLiberis on December 4 by no later than 9 a.m. on Friday, December 13. No other exceptions will be made at this time. You must receive confirmation by email from Residence Life staff Nicole DeLiberis or Natia Weathers to be confirmed to stay.

    Please reach out to your RA with questions about hall closing. View the Residence Hall Closing Information brochure here.

     

    Benefits of Living in University Housing 

    Live Close. Living on campus allows easy access to each one of your classes, as well as the University Commons, Staley Library and other campus facilities.

    Live Secure. Our residence halls have swipe-controlled access for safety and security as well as 24-hour security personnel patrolling and monitoring campus who are available with one phone call.

    Live in Community. Living on campus helps build a community with those around you. You have more opportunities to create a support system with people down the hall or in other campus residences.

    Live Involved. Living on campus allows you to know what is going on and to be a part of it. When you live on campus, you have increased opportunities to join in on fun activities that make memories. These include floor-wide and campus-wide activities hosted within the residence hall by your Resident Assistants and by student organizations and athletic teams.

    Live Supported. Living on campus offers each student the emotional, spiritual, social and academic support to succeed as a student. Paraprofessional student leaders, Public Safety and Student Affairs staff are trained and available to assist students in need.

    Live Smart. Research of college students across the nation indicates that students who live on campus are more satisfied with their college experience, earn higher grade-point averages and are more likely to graduate. Living on campus can help students with time-management and greater connections with academic support.

    Residential learning outcomes for residential students

    By End of their First Year:

    • Residents will engage in the residential community through interactions, service, education and programming.
    • Residents will develop ownership and a sense of belonging in their residential community.
    • Residents will identify and reflect on their personal values in order to engage in inclusion and difference.
    • Residents will develop confidence in problem-solving skills and managing their lives.
       

    NOTE: All students are encouraged to obtain renter's insurance with a reputable service provider. Sometimes home or car insurance policies have an add-on option for only a small monthly fee to provide coverage and peace of mind.