Residency Requirement
Converse University is a residential college and views on-campus living as an integral part of the educational experience.
The Converse University residency requirement has changed; All traditional students under age 24 admitted for enrollment beginning after Spring 2024, will be required to live on campus unless they graduated from a Spartanburg County high school and plan to make their home with their parents/legal guardian in their permanent residence in Spartanburg County. Previously enrolled Converse students will be grandfathered into the policy at their time of initial enrollment.
Also, students age 24+, with custodial children residing with them, and/or students who are married must reside off-campus. Students should submit in writing to the Dean of Students a request for a waiver from this policy if they meet any of the exceptions outlined in the policy.
Students who are married may continue to reside in Converse University residence halls; however, marital status does not change the visitation policy and spouses are subject to the standard visitation policy requirements. If Converse students marry each other, they may not reside together in on-campus housing.
Students living in college residence halls must be full-time students. The dean of students will handle infractions of the residency requirement policy. Students found in violation of this policy may be charged university room and board fees.
Roommate Preference
Roommate assignments are based on the information you provide Student Development and Success through the Roommate Preference Information Form when you enroll. Every effort is made to place students with compatible roommates with common interests. However, each student is unique and each roommate relationship requires patience, communication, and compromise.
It is important to be honest when completing the Roommate Preference Information, as this is the information that will be used to determine who your new roommate will be. Be sure that you specify which areas of interest are important to you.
Converse University Residential Community Contract
Converse University has a strong honor tradition and history. The residential communities are designed to uphold and actively live this honor tradition. The Honor Tradition clearly states “This tradition encompasses all areas of student life and is built on mutual trust and responsibility.” This document outlines the rights and responsibilities accepted by all members of the Converse community. The residential community includes residence halls, classrooms, and dining hall facilities.
Additional Policies
Visit My.Converse.Edu for current policies on the following topics:
- Student Conduct
- Smoking and Tobacco
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Student Handbook