Campus Living

John Carroll University is committed to providing students with a residential experience focused on learning and the development of inclusive communities. Living on campus provides students with the unique opportunity to better understand who they are as individuals and how they live and learn in relationship with others. The Residence Life staff facilitates community through the development of interpersonal relationships, social and educational programming, crisis response, and conflict mediation. John Carroll has seven residence halls and multiple duplexes available to students living in university-sponsored housing.

Because the leadership of the university believes so strongly in the residential experience and is making significant investments in the the overall student experience, beginning with students who entered the university in the Fall of 2023 the university has a four year residency requirement. All entering students of traditional age need to declare their status as residents or commuters through the Enrollment Reservation Form sent by the Office of Admission. Those not commuting from home are required to live in university-sponsored housing during their four years (based on date of entry). This policy also applies to those who transfer into the University . Commuting is defined as living exclusively in the permanent and primary residence of a parent or legal guardian. The primary residence of the parent or legal guardian must be within 35 miles of the John Carroll campus.