ResidenceLife
Where college life happens — supportive, connected, and just steps from class.
The Residence Life staff promotes an environment conducive to the creation of respectful and supportive learning communities. Such communities actively promote, teach, model, and reward an environment that respects social responsibility and healthy life choices free of addictive behaviors. Our staff serves and works with students, faculty, staff, and the local community to provide a healthy and safe environment necessary for learning.
We are proud of our programs for housing students on campus where they can be surrounded by a number of opportunities for academic, cultural, and social growth. Living in a residence hall provides an overall educational experience that contributes to the student’s development. Group living challenges each student to develop a new personal awareness, to exchange ideas and to explore serious commitments to learning. One of the most rewarding aspects of the college experience is residence life.
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Housing Options
Living on Campus
Learn what it’s like to live in a Trinidad State residence hall, including community expectations and support.
Housing Options
Rooms
See the room types and layouts available to incoming and returning residents.
Our Staff
Meet Our Team
Get to know the Residence Life staff who support and live alongside students in the halls.
Before You Arrive
Immunization Forms
Find the required immunization forms residents need to submit before move-in.
Before You Arrive
What to Bring
A printable checklist of items to pack and items to leave at home before move-in day.
Policies & Handbooks
Residence Halls Handbook
Review the full Residence Halls Handbook for community standards, policies, and procedures.
Our Philosophy
The Residence Life staff promotes an environment conducive to the creation of respectful and supportive learning communities. Such communities actively promote, teach, model, and reward an environment that respects social responsibility and healthy life choices free of addictive behaviors. Our staff serves and works with students, faculty, staff, and the local community to provide a healthy and safe environment necessary for learning.
Semester Move-In & Dining Dates
Fall Semester
Residence Halls open Thursday before the 1st day of class.
Dining Services begin with dinner Thursday before the 1st day of class.
Fall Break: November 23–25, Residence Halls open, no dining services.
Dining Services closed Tuesday night before Thanksgiving through the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Residence Halls & Dining Services close the day after final exams.
Spring Semester
Residence Halls open Saturday before the 1st day of class.
Dining Services begin with dinner Sunday before the 1st day of class.
Spring Break: March 20–24, Residence Halls open, no dining services.
Dining Services closed Friday before Spring Break through the Sunday after Spring Break.
Dining Services closed after breakfast on the day of graduation.
Residence Halls close 24 hours after graduation.
Ready to apply for housing?
Submit the Residence Life Room Application to start the process of living on campus.