Policy

Historically, Miami has been a residential university, and its residential character is a major and distinctive feature. The residence life staff provide special programs and services that promote student development and learning. Residence hall programs and initiatives promote adjustment to campus life, support academic achievement, foster personal growth, learning, socialization, and self-responsibility. Because the residential experience contributes significantly to the educational mission of the University, Miami requires second-year students to continue to live on campus with some exceptions. The University offers housing to upper class students to the extent permitted by space and facility limitations.

The residence halls and Heritage Commons Apartments are operated and maintained as student accommodations under policies and charges established by the University Board of Trustees. The University may exercise its parietal privilege of requiring any undergraduate student to live in University residences. The organization and administration of residence life is the responsibility of the Office of Residence Life. All students residing on campus are subject to the authority of the Director of Residence Life and the staff of the Director. The central staff, professional staff and student staff are all members of the staff of the Director of Residence Life. The central staff includes Associate Directors and Assistant Directors. The professional staff includes Resident Directors, Community Managers, and Graduate Assistants. The student staff includes Student Learning Community Coordinators and Resident Assistants. Please refer to Regulations for On-Campus Living for specific information about residence halls and Heritage Commons Apartment regulations.

Related Form(s)

Not Applicable.

Additional Resources and Procedures

Websites

Regulations for On-Campus Living 

FAQ

Not Applicable.

Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2026

Responsible Officer

Director of Residence Life

Legal Authority

Not Applicable.

Compliance Policy

No

Revision History

 Edited July 2018; Amended September 2024

Reference ID

Student Handbook 3.2

Reviewing Bodies

• Student Life Council
• Administrative