Living and Dining
The Office of Residence Life provides safe and healthy living spaces that support your personal and academic aspirations. By living on campus, our students connect with a community of peers and become considerate neighbors who learn from each other. Through creative and educational programming, we foster positive connections and empower social growth.
Living on Campus
Living on campus offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to connect with new people, seek out a student organization or attend an intriguing event. Situated along the famed Cliff Walk, our coastal campus is quite walkable and features 21 historically significant structures.
Our distinctive campus has been designated a Level II arboretum, with mature and exotic trees dotting the landscape. You can easily venture into downtown Newport on foot or by public transportation to extend your experience.
First-Year Residence Halls
Located near academic buildings, our first-year residence halls offer the perfect introduction to campus living. These residence halls feature communal spaces and additional opportunities for you to develop new friendships and pursue new campus interests.
Upper-Level Residence Halls
Our upper-level residence halls offer a variety of living options, including apartment-style layouts and rooms in historic buildings. Upper-level residence halls are scattered throughout our historic campus, with academic and dining facilities in close proximity.
The Newport Advantage
Discover the best of what New England has to offer on our oceanside campus in Newport, Rhode Island. Unlike most places in America, "historic Newport" is not a term used to describe one street or section of the city landscape - it is the landscape. Newport’s concentration of preserved architecture, historic structures and ocean views provide plenty of opportunities for you to explore the city we call home.
2025-2026 Housing Dates
Beginning of the academic year
- Residence halls open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 (for returning students)
Thanksgiving break
- Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25
- Residence halls reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30
Winter break
- Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13
- Residence halls reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18
Spring break
- Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13
- Residence halls reopen at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 22
Easter break
- Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 1
- Residence halls reopen at 9 a.m. Monday, April 6
End of the academic year
- Residence halls close at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 8
Residency Requirement
Salve places great value on the contributions a quality residential experience can make to your development. Experience has shown that campus residency during a student’s college career is crucial to personal growth and the refinement of social skills.
- Students accepted for the 2024-2025 academic year or later: The University has implemented a three-year housing requirement. First-year, sophomore and junior students who are not commuting from their permanent residence are guaranteed housing and are required to live on campus.
- Students accepted prior to 2024: The University has a two-year housing requirement. First-year and sophomore students who are not commuting from their permanent residence are guaranteed housing and are required to live on campus.
Meet Our Team
We aim to create a fun and welcoming community for all resident students. Our team works to support personal growth and strong friendships.
