Living on Campus
Living on campus is a great opportunity for students at Rhode Island College. More than just a convenience, it is an important part of social and academic growth of students.
Research has shown that students who live on campus do academically better due to the easy access to the campus academic support resources.
In addition, living in close proximity to other students who are taking the same classes helps to develop social networks where it is easy to collaborate and organize study groups.
Understanding that college often provides the first experience for students to live away from home, our staff is trained to help make that transition as easy as possible for you.
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Make RIC Your Home
Fully join the RIC community by choosing to live on campus this spring. Deposits for spring housing are still being accepted and the process is simple:
- log into MyRIC
- click "Campus Finances"
- go to "Make a Payment"
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a car on campus? How do I switch rooms? Where is the laundry room? Browse the most frequently asked questions of incoming and current residential students.
Meal Plans
Resident students have the option to select from four meal plan options. Browse plans and cost per semester through our Dining Services.
Campus Safety
Security and safety of all of our Rhode Island College students is the mission of our Campus Police. As a resident student, they can assist with parking, visitors, and emergency response.
Parking Information
Rhode Island College provides FREE parking passes to our campus community. All resident students must obtain a parking permit and park in designated lots as assigned.
Incoming New Student
Welcome to our community! Once you have paid your $200 enrollment deposit through Admissions, you can be eligible for housing on campus for the upcoming semester.
- Pay $200 enrollment deposit with admissions
- Pay $200 non-refundable housing deposit on MyRIC
- Deposit can take up to 5 business days to confirm
- Electronically sign housing contract on MyRIC
- Complete roommates questionnaire in MyRIC
Incoming Transfer Students
The office will make every effort to accommodate students transferring into the College and interested in living on campus.
- Return Housing Interest Card to the Admissions Office
- Pay $200 enrollment deposit with admissions
- Pay $200 non-refundable housing deposit on MyRIC
- Deposit can take up to 5 business days to confirm
- Electronically sign housing contract in MyRIC
- Complete roommate questionnaire in My RIC
Incoming Graduate Students
On-campus housing is open to all interested graduate students who wish to stay on campus. You can sign up for graduate student housing by directly contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing at housing@ric.edu or 401-456-8240.
- Pay $200 non-refundable housing deposit in MyRIC
- Deposit can take up to 5 business days to confirm
Current RIC Students
On-campus housing is open to all interested students who wish to reside in residence halls. Interested students can sign up with the Office of Residential Life and Housing at housing@ric.edu or 401-456-8240.
- Pay $200 non-refundable housing deposit before April 15th for first round room selection
- Deposits paid after the deadline are not guaranteed housing
Cancelling Your Housing Contract
Students can cancel their Housing and Dining Contract prior to June 15th, by doing so, you forfeit your $200 non-refundable deposit with no additional penalty.
If the cancellation request happens after June 15th, student can submit their Residential Life & Housing/Dining Contract Appeal Cancellation Request for review.
Contract Appeal Cancellation Request
Email: housing@ric.edu
Fax: 401-456-8501
Mail: Office of Residential Life & Housing
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
In Person: Office of Residential Life & Housing in Penfield Hall
Withdrawing from RIC and Housing
Residents who are withdrawing from the College need to complete paperwork with the Office of Student Life and the Office of Residential Life an housing.
Withdrawing from the College does not automatically withdraw you from housing.
Contract Appeal Cancellation Request
Forms can be sent to the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
Email: housing@ric.edu
Fax: 401-456-8501
Mail: Office of Residential Life & Housing
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
In Person: Office of Residential Life & Housing in Penfield Hall
Forms and Resources
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Contact Us
Office of Residential Life & Housing
Our office provides facilities that are designed to be safe, clean, comfortable, and conducive to student learning. We offer a variety of housing options from traditional residence halls to suite style living environments.
- emailhousing@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8240
- placePenfield Residence Hall