Southwestern University requires all first-year and second-year students to reside on campus, fostering a vibrant and supportive community. Housing options include coeducational residence halls such as Mabee and Brown-Cody Halls, as well as single-gender halls like Clark Hall for women and Ruter Hall for men. These residence halls offer various amenities, including community kitchens, study lounges, meeting rooms, and fitness areas like yoga and Pilates studios. Each hall is designed to promote academic success and personal growth, providing students with comfortable living spaces and opportunities for engagement

Yes, Southwestern University is committed to providing accessible housing accommodations for students with disabilities. Students requiring specific housing arrangements due to a disability should complete the online Student Application through the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) portal. Along with the application, appropriate documentation substantiating the disability must be submitted. Once the application and documentation are reviewed, the student will meet with the Associate Director of Academic Success to discuss and finalize accommodation needs. It's recommended that students initiate this process as early as possible to ensure timely arrangements