Residence Life

IMPORTANT: McKendree will no longer provide microwaves or refrigerators beginning in 2010-2011. 

McKendree suggests that residents in Baker, Barnett, Walton, and The Suites use no more than 1200 watts on the low receptacles(the outlet used for microfridges). Due to this limitation, we recommend refrigerators and microwaves running on a total of 900 watts. Rooms are limited to one refrigerator and one microwave.  Full size refrigerators are not allowed.

Mission

The Office of Residence Life plays a vital role in supporting the academic mission of McKendree University by creating an atmosphere that encourages personal, social, and academic development. We will promote a clean, safe, well-maintained living environment that allows students the opportunity to study and learn about living in a community. We will foster self-responsibility, trust, and respect for others and provide an atmosphere which is comfortable and accepting. The Residence Life program is designed to promote the holistic development of students through both planned and spontaneous activities.

How To Apply For Campus Housing

1) Select 2010-2011 Housing Applications on left menu.

2) Select the appropriate form.  If you have not lived in campus housing, please select New Student Housing Application.

3) Complete all the fields and click submit.  You will be directed to a confirmation page.

4) Applications will be reviewed throughout the spring semester.  Student placement will be emailed in July.

5) Please contact Mitch Nasser, Director of Residence Life at  rmnasser@mckendree.edu, if you have any questions

What are Living Learning Communities?

Living Learning Communities create and extend student learning opportunities outside of the classroom that heighten student intellectual and personal growth. Living Learning Communities are purposeful attempts to integrate curricular and co-curricular experiences that complement and extend classroom learning. These communities foster faculty and resident interaction that enhances both intellectual and personal growth of the residents. Each community area of interest is structured so students have a high degree of involvement in its formation.

• Attendance at Hett performances followed by discussion
• Access to performers before or after the show
• Workshops in the lounge (film review, art instruction, music appreciation, photography, etc.)
• Sponsored trips to local performances
• In-hall projects (murals, photo displays, poetry readings,  original plays, etc.)
• Student developed theatre performance

• Community Service through the Center for Public Service
• Green Competition
• Key issue discussion led by faculty or staff
• St. Louis visits for issues-based events
• Campus Debates
• Urban Plunge