Webster University

It is a well-known fact that new college students who live on campus have higher G.P.A.s, become more involved in campus activities, and are more likely to earn a diploma than those who live off-campus.

To maximize this advantage, Webster University opened two new residence halls at the main campus in St. Louis this fall, and opened a new dormitory at the Geneva, Switzerland, campus in 2005.

Housing for St. Louis students:

With the opening of two new $16 million residence halls, all "out-of-town" freshmen studying at the St. Louis location will be required to live on campus for their first two years. "Out-of-town" students are defined as those living outside a 35-mile radius of the main campus. The brand-new housing facilities feature semi-private bathrooms, high- speed Internet access, the ability to watch cable TV from laptops and more.

For the 2008-09 academic year, housing options for first-time freshman include West Hall in the New Residence Hall Complex, Maria Hall, and a limited number of spaces in the Webster Village Apartments. Transfer students, as well as returning sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students may apply for housing in the Webster Village Apartments, Maria Hall or East Hall in the New Residence Hall Complex.

For more information about the differences in these living options, check out the room size comparison chart.

Applications now being accepted!

Campus housing applications are generally accepted throughout the year; however, given the popularity of living on campus and the variety of living options, the general rule is, "the earlier the application is made, the better."

Freshmen applications for housing need to coincide with application for admission to the University. Current and returning students can re-apply for housing for an upcoming year during the fall semester of the current academic year.

You can apply online now or contact the University for more information:

• For the Residence Halls, call 314-246-HOME (4663)
• For Webster Village Apartments, call 314-246-APTS (2787)

Or send your questions by e-mail to housing@webster.edu.

Important dates to remember

• December 1: Applications for returning students for the next year should be received by this date to maximize the opportunity to receive your preferred living option.
• February 1: Confirmation sent to returner applicants who applied by December 1.
• April 1: Applications for incoming freshmen should be received by this date.
• April 30: Confirmations sent to freshmen applicants who applied by April 1.
• First week in July: Room assignment and roommate information sent to all incoming freshmen.

Housing for Geneva students:

Webster University Geneva's newly built dormitory (gender divided) houses 48 students new to the University. The rooms boast beautiful views of Lake Leman and the French Alps. The dormitory offers fully furnished single studios and 2-bedroom shared housing units. All apartments and studios contain independent cooking and bathroom facilities.

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority is given to first year undergraduate (freshmen) students new to the Geneva area.

For the monthly cost for on-campus housing or to download a housing application, please visit the Geneva campus housing web page.