Residence Hall Project
Building A
Salve Regina’s proposed residence hall project follows a longstanding and constructive relationship with the city of Newport that reflects the historic, cultural and educational landscape that has come to define our coastal community for students, residents and visitors alike.
Continuing with its award-winning tradition of preserving, adapting and building structures that complement Newport’s historic Bellevue Avenue-Ochre Point/Cliffs district, the University has proposed two thoughtfully designed residence halls with input from neighbors, outside architects and historic preservationists.
Salve Regina’s long-term objective is to house 75 percent of its undergraduate population on campus. This is feasible through the relocation of the junior class from off-campus housing to on-campus residences.
The residences are planned on University-owned land that is zoned precisely for this type of use. The project, which will generate 300 new jobs and bolster the University’s $1.2 million in annual payments to the city by an additional $141,000, requires no variances as the buildings are concurrent with the longstanding character and use within the historic district.
"Building A" Video Overview
A Message From Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong
Salve is about providing a deep and transformative experience for our students where they not only learn deeply within the classroom but they have a corresponding co-curricular experience. The residence hall project is a linchpin to creating that holistic and intentional learning environment. This generation of students is very actively engaged and involved, and it’s really important to them to be on a campus where they can live, learn and interact with our faculty and our staff.
Local Impact
Arboretum at Salve Regina
Salve Regina’s 80-acre seaside campus, which features 1,200 trees of 100 different species, is recognized as an accredited Level II Arboretum by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Register of Arboreta. The rare designation, from the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, acknowledges the University for its high standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens.
On-Campus Living
Ciara Maro-Wilson '23
Living on campus has made me much more appreciative of how fortunate I am to be part of a beautiful community and to be able to attend a university in which there are so many resources available. Having such a beautiful and unique view to look out to, as well as the convenience of having the academic buildings, the library, the chapel, the recreation center, the dining hall and campus resources footsteps away truly makes living on campus a positive experience that can benefit all students.
Michael Gillis '22
I like living on campus because of how close I am to everything I need, from classes to dining. I also like not needing to worry about being late to class or needing to drive to campus for anything when I am already here. Ochre Lodge is a great place to live because it allows me to really be involved in the community here at Salve Regina.
Peter Cronin '21
I really enjoy being in close vicinity of the academic buildings. It allows for ease of meeting up with friends or group members.
Caroline Burns '20
Living on campus has been one of the most welcoming experiences I’ve had at Salve Regina University. As a senior, I am living in an on-campus apartment. I love having access to a kitchen and I enjoy making home-cooked meals whenever I want. Salve Regina will always provide campus living that compares to no other school. Now that it is my senior year, living on campus has allowed me to admire every moment on this beautiful campus before I graduate.