Housing Requirements
Trine University students, beginning with students entering in the fall of 2009, are required to live on campus. Students who are married, responsible for a dependent child, living at home with a parent or legal guardian (within 40 miles of Angola), or 21 years of age on or before the first day of fall classes may be waived from this requirement. Students with a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher and have completed 60 credit hours and lived on campus for four semesters may be approved to move into a University recognized Sorority/Fraternity House or Christian Campus House. Students who are married and under 21 years of age on or before the first day of fall classes must show a marriage license and live with the spouse in a permanent location within 40 miles from Angola, IN. In addition, International students must show dependent I-20 or dependent DS-2019. Students who are responsible for a dependent child and under 21 years of age on or before the first day of fall classes must show a State issued birth certificate.
Students are required to be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours per semester) to reside in university housing. Students must have the written approval from the Dean of Student Services prior to moving off campus. Failure to receive approval or providing false information may lead to expulsion from Trine University.
All residential students: A signed Residential Room and Board Contract, Housing Information Form, and Housing Deposit are required before arriving on campus. The Residential Room and Board Contract is binding for the entire academic year. If the Residential Room and Board Contract is broken or if permission from the Dean of Students has not been given to be released from the contract, the Housing Deposit is forfeited and a contract release fee will be assessed.
Additionally, any student leaving on–campus housing without a contract release may be subject to billing for the entire contract period. Falsification of housing arrangements may lead to expulsion from the University.
University residence room contracts are available online. Students must complete and submit their housing contracts and non-refundable enrollment deposits to the Office of Admission by the National Candidate Reply Date of May 1 for full-time admission. Request for an extension must be made in writing. For more information on housing requirements the “Student Services” section on the web at trine.edu.
Residential Facilities
Residential facilities at Trine University include men only traditional residence halls, women only traditional residence halls, and co-ed apartment buildings. Villas are available for juniors and seniors, and are assigned based on combined academics and social standing. Applications are processed in the spring for the next academic year.
Whitney Commons dining facility in the University Center serves all residential students. A commuter meal plan is available for students not living on campus. The campus Mail Center and student mailboxes are also located in the University Center and serve all of the residential facilities.
Personal Property Insurance
Trine University will not reimburse students for damage to personal items as a result of theft, fire, flood, and other disasters. Personal items must be covered by personal insurance.