Mission

The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with students, faculty and staff to create welcoming, supportive and challenging environments that maximize opportunities for student learning and success. Through high quality programs, the Division facilitates student development, celebrates differences, and promotes civic and global responsibility.

Photos: Above: Student Living Right: Future Dorman and Deviney Rendering

page 2: Top to Bottom: Ragans Hall, Living-Learning Community, Reynolds Hall, Student Living

Housing at Florida State UniversityResidence Life at Florida State University engages students with impactful programming and connects students to the full range of support services available at the University. FSU provides on-campus housing for 6,572 students in 18 residence halls.

Living on Campus in High DemandThe on-campus residential experience provides students with unrivaled opportunities for engagement and direct access to all that FSU offers, and University Housing has seen a growing demand from students for living on-campus.

Housing Demand & Bed Space by Year

Housing Demand Bed Space

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 20145500

6000

6500

7000

7500

8000

7228 7239

7805

73647506 7528

6108 6108

6399

6583 6572

For more information visit: studentaffairs.fsu.edu

Division of Student AffairsMary B. Coburn, Vice President for Student AffairsNovember 2014

*Note: Housing Demand is the number of students who signed contracts to live on campus plus students on the wait list for contracts; Bed Space is the total capacity for students living on campus.

Student EngagementNational research has long illustrated the positive effects of student engagement, both in and out of the classroom, on student success. FSU data indicate that students who live on-campus are more likely (p<.05) to participate in activities throughout their time at FSU.

Student Engagement by Housing Status

RetentionFirst-year students living on-campus in 2013 benefit from Residence Life’s programming and partnerships with university services, and compared to students living off-campus, students in residence halls and one of FSU’s seven Living-Learning Communities have higher retention rates.

2013 First-Year Retention

O�-Campus On-Campus Living-Learning Communities

90.9%

93.1%

94.9%

86%

87%

88%

89%

90%

91%

92%

93%

94%

95%

85%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Student OrganizationIntramural SportsInternshipCommunity ServiceAcademic SupportServices

72.2%

On-Campus O�-Campus

60.8%

55.4%

74.2%

50.8%

63.9%

28.9%

47.7%

73.4%

45.5%

Division of Student Affairs Mary B. Coburn, Vice President for Student Affairs

*Source: Summer 2013, Fall 2013, and Spring 2014 Graduating Senior Surveys completed by 7,166 students.Students indicated their participation in campus activities and programs.

*Note: Retention data are calculated by the Student Affairs Office of Research.