Housing Information

On campus:

Southeast Missouri State University has established a requirement that all full-time (undergraduate and graduate) students live on campus for two years (four semesters).  In accordance with the residency requirement, all full-time students must live on campus unless they meet at least one of the following criteria for an exemption from the residency requirement:

• Are living with lineal relatives (parent, grandparent, sister/brother) or legal guardian, and commuting from their residence, within a reasonable distance (50 miles) of Cape Girardeau.

• Are 21 years of age by the beginning of the semester for which they are enrolled.

• Are a military veteran.

• Have completed at least 57 credit hours, which are accepted by the University towards earning a degree from Southeast.  Credit hours must be earned as of the beginning of the semester for which the release is requested.

• Are married and/or have dependent children in residence.

• Have lived in University housing at Southeast for two years (4 semesters).

For more information, visit Office of Residence Life

Living on Campus PowerPoint Presentation

Off campus:

Students who are not required to live on campus may need assistance in finding off-campus housing. A Landlord Directory, listing rental properties close to campus, is available in the Office for Student Life Studies. Call 651-2135 for more information.