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Roger Williams Commons
18 Butterfield Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-2215
Fax: 401-874-2965
E-Mail: housing@etal.uri.edu
Other Housing Options
Off-Campus Housing
There is a long tradition of undergraduate students living off-campus at the University of Rhode Island. For decades, students have fondly referred to the off-campus experience at URI as “living down-the-line”. Each year nearly 50% of all sophomores and 75% of all juniors and seniors choose to live in off-campus housing. South County Rhode Island, where URI is located, is a summer resort community that supports a safe, vibrant and collegial environment for URI students who live off-campus. Living off-campus offers students a bit more independence and requires a bit more resourcefulness than living on campus. However, history has shown that living off-campus is a valuable learning experience that complements the academic learning experience of these students.
South County is comprised of several communities and towns including, Kingston, Narragansett, Wakefield, Peacedale, Point Judith, Saunderstown and Charlestown. Within these areas there are apartments available for one or two students, as well as entire houses available for larger groups of students. Generally, the cost of living off-campus is comparable to the cost of living on-campus. However the cost structure of rental properties can vary (e.g. type of heat and utilities), so it is important to take into account all costs before making a commitment to a realtor or to prospective roommates. While many students who live off-campus own their own vehicles many others car-pool with roommates or neighbors, or use public transportation.
The University of Rhode Island provides an off-campus housing listing through the Commuter Student Housing office. The Commuter Housing staff help students and their family members identify specific rental properties as well as realtors who specialize in renting or leasing properties to URI students.
Phone #: 401-874-2828
Website: http://www.uri.edu/commuter_housing/
Office: 302B Memorial Union, Kingston, RI 02881
On-Campus Housing for URI undergraduate students
Transfer Student Housing
The URI Fraternity Managers Association accepts applications for both men and women transfer students in properties that are transitioning as fraternity and sorority houses. These properties are located immediately adjacent to the Kingston Campus and are within easy walking distance to all campus venues. Additionally, some Greek houses, through the Fraternity Managers Association, arrange housing contracts with non-chapter "boarders" for both summer and academic year residency.
Fraternity Managers Association
Phone Number: 401-874-2557
International Engineering Program (IEP) House
The International Engineering Program is a distinctive academic program at the University of Rhode Island which leads students simultaneously to degrees in both engineering and German, French, or Spanish. The IEP House is a residential center, located on Upper College Road, founded to support the goals and activities of the IEP. It is a home for 44 students who participate in the IEP, from the United States and abroad, seeking to prepare themselves for leadership careers in the global workplace.
IEP web site: http://www.uri.edu/iep
IEP House web site: http://www.uri.edu/iep/house/purpose.htm
Woman's Leadership House
The URI Women's Center has developed the Women's Leadership House. The Women’s Center/Women's Leadership House was recently renovated and is located on Upper College Road. This building serves as a home to approximately 30 undergraduate women.
Fraternities and Sororities
There are several fraternities and sororities at the University of Rhode Island. These residencies serve as housing to approximately 9% of the URI on-campus population. The Greek program at URI is an important part of the campus community. While the vast majority of students who live in these residences are members of that particular fraternity or sorority, requests by non-members to live in these houses are honored on a space available basis. For more information on living in either a fraternity or a sorority contact the Fraternity Managers Association or visit http://www.uri.edu/student_affairs/greek/index.hml
