Whether you’re joining us on campus for the first time or weighing your options to stick around, here are 5 ½ benefits to consider when thinking about living on Boise State’s beautiful river-lined campus:
1) Community Starts on Move-In Day
One of the hardest parts of college is meeting people. When you live in the residence halls, your floor-mate is already your neighbor, your study group partner is down the hall, and your future best friend might be the person who borrowed your phone charger on the first night.
2) Better Academic Performance
On campus living means being right by the library, tutoring services, study groups and office hours. Being close to all the resources makes it so much easier to succeed. The Association of College & University Housing Officers even published a 2021 study that showed students who live on campus consistently persist at higher rates.Â
3) Safety is Key
You can sleep better at night knowing that there’s live-in professional staff, 24/7 campus security patrols and monitored fire systems. Plus there’s over 70 emergency blue light phones on campus!
4) Convenience Over Everything
No commute means sleeping in and being able to go home between classes. Maintenance staff is available to help with any unexpected repairs. Not to mention, gyms, lounges with TVs, games center, dining and more are all on campus.
5) More Affordable Than You’d Expect
All-inclusive pricing makes for a single bill that covers rent, electricity, water, heat, laundry, and internet. Plus, you don’t have to go through the trouble of splitting bills with roommates. Oh, and rooms are completely furnished! These room options are often less expensive than off-campus options and way more convenient.
5 ½) It’s Your Last Chance
You’ll have decades of leases, landlords, utility apps, and commutes. But the residence hall experience? That window is small.
Living on campus at Boise State isn’t just a housing decision, it’s a decision about how fully you want to show up for your own college experience. The community, convenience and safety of living on campus just can’t be beat.