EKU Housing and Residence Life
Karen Peavler | Associate Vice President, Student Engagement
Whitlock Building 552
Phone: (859) 622-1515
Email: housing@eku.edu
EKU Housing & Residence Life fosters the holistic development, engagement, and success of our residential community by providing a welcoming home that enhances the collegiate experience. Campus living offers opportunities that will help you excel academically, develop leadership skills and connect with life-long friends. You will meet students from all walks of life gathered together as part of a vibrant, close-knit community.
EKU has a residency requirement that requires certain students to live on-campus. All full-time undergraduate students are required to live on campus or be approved to commute if:
- They have less than 60 credit hours
- Are under the age of 21
- Are legally single
- Have less than four full academic semesters (fall or spring) living on campus
More details about the Residency Requirement, commuter eligibility and approval, and other exemption requests can be found at: https://www.eku.edu/in/guides/residency-requirement/. Note: students who do not meet the Residency Requirements, have not been approved to commute, and do not live on campus will be responsible for paying the lowest housing rate.
Residential Experience
Each Residence Hall at EKU has a dedicated Residence Hall Coordinator (RHC) who lives and works in the building to support students. RHCs are full-time, professional staff members who serve as a helpful resource for residents, whether they need assistance navigating campus life, resolving a concern, or connecting with support services. From managing day-to-day hall operations to fostering a welcoming environment, your RHC is there to ensure you have a successful and enjoyable on-campus experience.
EKU Housing & Residence Life offers Living Learning Communities (LLCs), which consist of students with similar majors and interests who live on the same floor(s) of a residence hall. Live and learn with others who share your goals, career interests and life passions!
Programming is offered and organized by Housing & Residence Life staff in all residence halls. These social, educational, and service-learning programs range from movie nights to volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. Many of these programs are open to all campus students, while some focus on residents getting to know each other so they can enjoy their housing experience even more.
Various leadership opportunities are available for resident’s, including Student Employment positions such as Resident Advisor (RA) or Community Receptionist (CR). All residents are welcome to join our chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) where those in leadership roles engage in service opportunities and celebrate the contributions of our residential communities.
Our Residence Halls
Each Residence Hall room is furnished with a desk, chair, dresser or wardrobe, and bed for each student with at least one closet or wardrobe and set of window blinds. All residents have access to free laundry within their hall and high-speed internet connections with ResNet (wireless and wired connections available). Additionally, EKU’s Residence Halls are conveniently located to campus resources such as Case Dining Hall, the Campus Recreation Center, the library, and Powell Student Center.
Each of our community, suite, and apartment style halls offer the following amenities included in the room rate:
- Laundry Facilities
- Each Hall has at least one laundry facility with several washers and dryers. Apartment style rooms have a washer and dryer within the apartment.
- Kitchen Areas
- High-speed Internet with ResNet
- Computer Labs & Printers
- Study Rooms
- Recreational Spaces (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Vending
Visit eku.edu/housing for information on the application and selection process, room rates, floor plans, what to bring/not bring lists, and more.