Residence Life

Our dedicated Residence Life team is here to provide safe, comfortable, and intellectually engaging learning communities that support your development as a student.

Between our six residence halls and one on-campus apartment complex, we know you’ll find a housing option that will best meet your needs.  If you have any questions or need additional support in finding a housing option that best meets your needs, please do not hesitate to contact us at 660-785-4227 or reslife@truman.edu.


Current Residence Life Events, News, and Updates:

Thanksgiving Break Housing Registration – Learn more and register to stay on-campus during Thanksgiving Break HERE.

Winter Break Housing Registration – Learn more and register to stay on-campus during the Winter Break HERE.

Spring and Summer Student Employment Positions Available – The application process is open for ResLife Spring and Summer positions. You can learn more and apply HERE.

New Resident Housing Timeline and Important Information – The Housing timeline will help you plan for picking a housing placement that will meet your needs. You can learn more about the Housing Timeline for New Residents HERE.

Current Resident Housing Renewal Timeline – The Housing Renewal timeline will help you plan for picking a housing placement that will meet your needs. You can Learn more about Housing Renewal HERE.

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Truman State University residence life is hiring resident advisors for the 2025-26 academic year

Apply to be a Resident Advisor – We offer over 30 Student Staff positions. These jobs offer great opportunities in leadership, community development, and many other skills. We have full-year positions and sometimes need to hire staff midway through the year. You can learn about all the RA positions HERE.

Residence Life Guidebook – This ‘one-stop-shop’ resource is loaded with information about how living on-campus adds value to your experience at Truman.

Truman State University Residence Life Gender Inclusive Housing

Gender Inclusive Housing – Learn more about our Gender Inclusive Housing options HERE!

Pet-Friendly Housing – Interested in having your pet live with you on-campus? Here you will learn more about the application process.

Frequently Asked Questions – Here you will find answers to some of the most common questions we receive.

 


Truman State University, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs and activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs and activities.  Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, Institutional Compliance Office, Violette Hall 1308, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501; 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.

Truman State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.  To request accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Access and Disability Services, Pickler Memorial Library 109A, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4478, facsimile 660-785-4011, and studentaccess@truman.edu.