The purpose of the Student Living and Learning Policies are to outline the regulations and procedures that will apply to the provision of housing to students and others at RPI.

All students are required to live in RPI residence halls (and participate in a dining plan) during the freshman and sophomore years, and while participating in The Arch summer session. Undergraduate students transferring to RPI after their sophomore year are required to live in RPI housing for at least one year (unless space is not available) to facilitate the transition, develop a strong connection to the campus and the multitude of available resources. All other RPI students, including graduate students, seniors, and juniors (while not participating in The Arch summer term), may choose to live off-campus.

Sophomore students may be granted a housing waiver allowing them to live in approved Fraternity and Sorority housing by completing a waiver before the sophomore lottery begins, provided that the applicable organization is in good standing and has signed the current Fraternity and Sorority Life Agreement. Except where the Institute has determined that an ongoing health or safety situation exists, upperclassmen and graduate students living in the Fraternity and Sorority organization residence at the time a revocation or suspension takes effect may remain in residence until the end of the then-current academic semester. 

In addition to residence hall specific community expectations, students must assume the responsibilities outlined in the Student Living and Learning Policies, as well as abide by all local, state, and federal laws.

Such rules and regulations, together with those outlined in this handbook, the Residence Agreement, and other Student Living and Learning publications, are conditions of occupancy for all residence hall and apartment residents. It is each resident's obligation to be familiar with these policies.