Texas A&M International University Welcome to the Department of Housing and Residence Life!

Texas A&M International

University

Welcome to the

Department of Housing and

Residence Life!

Residential Learning

Community

•Attractive

•Private Rooms

Strengths

Good Location to Classes

Strengths

Student Development & Community Building

Strengths

Many free amenities – Internet– Cable television– Pool – Fitness Center– Basketball court– Volleyball courts– Computer Lab

Fitness Center

Computer Lab

Basketball Court

Volleyball Courts

Pool

Pool

Spacious Rooms

Strengths

Residence hall research shows that the difference between off-campus vs. on-campus grade point averages is greatest during the first two years.

Strengths

Synthesis of 20 years of empirical research revealed

seven areas in which residence halls had a significant influence

on students

Strengths

1. Retention– Students who live on campus…

• are more likely to graduate from college

• more likely to have greater expectations for academic achievement

• more likely to remain in college and graduate

Strengths

2. Participation in Extracurricular Activities

– The hall environment allows students to become involved in more campus activities.

– Students learn to work in small groups, manage budgets, express ideas, and manage others.

Strengths

3. Perception of Campus Social Climate– More positive perception of campus social

climate– Generally more satisfied with college

experience– Residential students feel campus

environment is more…• comfortable• academic• supportive• enjoyable

Strengths

4. Personal Growth and Development– Residential students mature more

quickly because they are forced to meet more challenges.

– Must assume more responsibility because away from home.

Strengths

5. Interpersonal Relationships– Strong friendships are built– Interpersonal relationships are

strong– Forced to develop greater tolerance

for different cultures and lifestyles– Helps break down cultural

stereotypes

Strengths

6. Faculty Interaction– Faculty invited to residence halls– Residence halls located on

campus making it easier for students to mingle informally with faculty

– Opportunities for mentoring relationships from faculty or staff

Strengths

7. Satisfaction with the college– Residential students are more apt

to be aware of activities that take place on campus.

– Residential students are retained in higher numbers and graduate sooner than commuters.

Opportunities

• Option of 12 month Housing• Option of Flexible Payment Plan

Opportunities

Provide connections and assistance for students in

both RLC and Village from live-in faculty

Opportunities

Close to Athletic Fields

Campus Dining

FUN!!

FUN!!

Join Us!

Questions

Contact us at:Office of Housing and Residence LifeTexas A&M International University

5281 University BoulevardLaredo, TX 78041(956) 326-1300

http://housing.tamiu.eduE-mail: housing@tamiu.edu