A group of people enjoying an outdoor gathering on a grassy field during sunset. Two people are playing cornhole in the foreground, while others chat and relax in the background. A mix of trees, some with autumn leaves, and modern buildings are visible.

SJU Residential Life and Housing

A four-story building with gray exterior and numerous windows, surrounded by lush green grass and several trees, under a clear blue sky.
Photo by Thomas Wadtke ’21
A group of people play cornhole on a grassy area in front of modern townhouses. There are six individuals, some holding bean bags, and three wooden cornhole boards arranged on the ground. The sky is slightly cloudy.

SJU Residence Halls

Residential living is an integral part of Saint John’s educational experience. We provide students with a home founded on Catholic, Benedictine values, where residents gain an understanding of themselves as young men through involvement in and commitment to community life.


With support from Faculty Residents and Resident Assistants, we foster inclusiveness, mutual respect, personal responsibility, spiritual development, academic success, and good stewardship.

The Department of Residential Life & Housing welcomes you to Saint John’s University!

Two young men sit on a couch in a dorm room. One wears a red "St. John's" sweatshirt; the other, a gray "Saint John's" shirt, laughs while holding a video game guitar controller. The room has bookshelves and a window. They appear to be enjoying their time.