Living at URI

Living on campus at URI comes with numerous benefits. It offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant campus community, where you can easily access academic resources, participate in various student activities, and make lasting connections with peers. Let’s familiarize you with some of the essential services, features, and logistics you’ll need to know as an on-campus resident, ensuring you make the most of your college experience and feel right at home.

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Mail and Deliveries

All student mail goes to Union Express, while takeout or groceries can be delivered to residence halls.

send and receive

Technology

We offer fast, reliable internet access for residents, along with wired internet and TV options.

get connected

Laundry

Each residence hall contains a commercial laundry room equipped with front-loading washers and dryers.

Laundryconnect pay

Maintenance

Need something fixed? Students can submit repair and work orders in MyHousing.

myhousing login
Disability accommodations
gender-inclusive housing options
food allergies

RAs and RAMs

Resident Assistants (RAs) are students who provide mentoring and guidance for residents, and assist with community organizing, event programming, and other administrative duties.

Resident Academic Mentor (RAMs) have similar duties, but focus on supporting first year students in their academic transition to college.

become an ra or ram

Diversity and Inclusion

When you live at URI, you’ll be joining a campus community where you are welcomed, respected and valued for who you are. The URI campus is home to a diverse, global community that includes a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, beliefs, abilities, religions, political systems, and philosophies, and we embrace and acknowledge our differences.