Residence Hall Policies and Housing Contract

Housing and Meal Plan Costs

Trine University offers a variety of housing options and meal plans designed to fit your lifestyle and needs. To learn more about housing, meal plan and tuition costs, please visit this link: Trine University Cost and Investment

Residence Hall Schedule

Fall 2026 Semester Opening:
Residential facilities will open for new students by Friday, August 21, 2026, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university.

Residential facilities will open for currently enrolled students by Saturday, August 22, 2026, prior to the first day of class in the fall. Move-in will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., unless otherwise indicated by the university.

Fall 2026 Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2026. All students not authorized to remain on campus must be checked out by a Resident Assistant (RA) at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.

Spring 2027 Semester Opening: Residential facilities will open for all students at 9 a.m. on the day prior to the first day of spring class: Sunday, January 3, 2027.

Spring 2026 Semester Closing: Residential facilities will close at 10 a.m. on the Friday of finals week (Friday, May 1, 2026). For graduating seniors going through the Commencement ceremony, residential facilities will close on the day of Commencement at 5 p.m. (Saturday, May 2, 2026). All students must be checked out by an RA at this time. Any student who fails to check out with an RA will be assessed a $50 fine.

Residential Life Standards and Guidelines

Living on campus provides valuable social and educational experiences that foster independence and prepare students for their future careers. A key part of this experience is learning to live with others in a diverse community.

A successful residential experience is built on mutual respect and shared community standards. Every student has the right to an environment that supports academic success and personal growth, a reasonable degree of privacy and a sense of belonging.

With these rights come responsibilities, to oneself, roommates, neighbors and the broader university community. Roommates are encouraged to communicate openly about expectations related to cleanliness, shared belongings and guests. Each room or suite completes a roommate agreement with their RA at the start of the academic year. This agreement can be revisited and revised at the request of the roommates.

Students are accountable for their behavior in the residence halls and are expected to follow all university and housing policies outlines in the student handbook.