The Department of Residential Education and Housing provides a wide variety of services aimed at developing the personal, social and academic life of each residential student and opportunities for all on-campus students to become an integral part of a diverse community and grow through their common experiences.
Through all of these efforts the residence halls are more than “places to live” (or “dorms”) – they are centers for educational living and learning in which all students are encouraged to develop and participate in programming that is beneficial to the betterment of the College and the greater community.
Staff Commitment to the Residential Community:
We strive to foster a respectful, inclusive, and engaged community that is centered on each member’s life experiences and expression of personal identities through advocacy, integration, holistic education, and reflection.
Housing Eligibility Policy:
Starting in the fall of 2025, there will be a housing requirement for incoming first year students. Students are able to request exemption to this policy, learn more here.
Registered TCNJ students that meet one of the following criteria are eligible to apply for campus housing.
- Baccalaureate candidates
- Masters degree candidates
- Dual degree candidates, awarded a TCNJ undergraduate degree through an articulated program
- Approved undergraduate international exchange students
Additionally, the following non-TCNJ students are eligible to apply for on campus housing:
- Students actively enrolled at Mercer County Community College, as part of our community college partnerships program
Housing will be awarded to eligible applicants based on availability.