Living and Dining

William Watts Sherman House

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.

First-Year Residence Halls
students in Miley lounge

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.

Upper-Level Residence Halls
students on porch Fouders Hall

The Newport Advantage

Discover the best of what New England has to offer on our oceanside campus in Newport, Rhode Island. Newport is walkable and bikeable, and Salve students enjoy free trolley transportation to and from campus. Whether you like history, outdoor adventures, beach-combing, shopping and dining or all of the above, Newport has something for everyone.

Explore Newport
drone image Newport, RI

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 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.

Mission, Vision and Values

Within the traditions of Salve Regina University and the Sisters of Mercy, the Office of Residence Life offers students opportunities for personal, social and spiritual growth. We provide clean, comfortable, well maintained, inclusive living and learning environments that enhance the goals and academic success of students, while being of service to students as they develop a strong sense of self, belonging and wellness.

Our trained staff of professionals and student leaders model care and the tenets of the mercy mission in building active and vibrant community environments, creating enjoyable programs, nurturing positive student connections, and in applying just policies and procedures. 

The vision of the Office of Residence Life is to create positive and memorable experiences for our on-campus students.

Caritas: We value the dignity and worth of all people, in harmony and in conflict, with humility, generosity, helpfulness and open hearts.

Inclusivity: We value, honor and advocate for the unique lived experience of every community member and strive to foster equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging on campus.

Growth: We value the individual journeys of all people in their self-development and strive to create learning opportunities that foster intellectual curiosity, resiliency and overall health and wellness.

Community: We value the creation of a strong network of on-campus neighbors that support each other, learn from one another, and contribute to a healthy, vibrant and socially connected 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.

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