Residence Life

Residential Communities Matter

Research has shown that residential living is an important factor in successful completion of a higher education degree. During the transition to college life, living on campus provides a needed anchor for personal and academic development. Typically, residents are more positive about their social and interpersonal environments than students living off-campus. They tend to build closer relationships with other students, as well as with faculty and staff. Students who live in residence halls earn higher grades, are less likely to drop out and have greater satisfaction with their college experience. Because of these factors, the higher education experience at ETBU is rooted in residential living.

ETBU has such a strong commitment to the importance of the residential experience that all full-time single students under the age of 21, not living with a parent within commuting distance, are required to live on campus and participate in the food service program. Students wanting to live off campus must be 21 by the first class day of the semester and they must fill out a permission to live off campus form in the Office of Student Affairs.

In order to maintain consistency within the peer groups in residence halls, the University has limited space available for students age 25 and older on a first-come, first-served basis.

The University reserves the right to revoke the registration and/or institutional aid of any unmarried student who fails to comply with this policy. Any exceptions to the housing policy must be granted in writing by the Vice President for Student Affairs. For more information about Residence Life call Student Affairs at (903) 923-2320.

Special Notice for New 2013 ETBU Students

All new incoming students must have a Bacterial Meningitis vaccination 10 days before attending classes. Documentation must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs. If you have any questions, please call 903-923-2320.

 2013-2014 Residence Life Housing and Meal Plan Cost (per semester)

Residence Halls

Apartment Style-Halls

University Apartments (Private)                   $1,925                  

Mabee Housing Complex (Private)            $1,865

Ornelas Residential Center (Private)        $1,865

Suite-Style Halls

Fry Hall (Private)*                                           $1,750

Feagin Hall (Private)*                                    $1,865

-          Private Bathroom                                  $1,725

Feagin Hall (Double)                                    $1,400

Linebery Hall (Private)*                                 $1,865

-          Private Bathroom                                  $1,725

Linebery Hall (Double)                                 $1,400

*Private room requests will be granted as space is available

Meal Plan Options

Suite-Style Hall Meal Plan Options (Feagin, Fry and Linebery)

Full Meal Plan with $100 DB                         $1,730

15-Meal Plan with $100 DB                           $1,610

14-Meal Plan with $150 DB                           $1,630

Apartment-Style Hall Options (Mabee, Ornelas and University Apartments)

Full Meal Plan with $100 DB                         $1,730

15-Meal Plan with $100 DB                           $1,610

14-Meal Plan with $150 DB                           $1,630

10-Meal Plan with $250 DB                           $1,620

10-Meal Plan with $50 DB                             $1,480

5-Meal Plan with $350 DB                             $1,420