Department of Housing and Residence Life

Assistant Dean for Residence Life: James Calechman, M.Ed.
Duffy Hall, Room 68
(973) 761-9172
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Email: shuhousing@shu.edu or visit shu.edu/residence-life/

Residence Life at Seton Hall University transforms the student experience by creating a safe, respectful, and academically supportive home. Rooted in our Catholic mission, we empower residents to thrive as whole persons and develop as purpose-driven leaders. Students don't just find a place to stay; they find the community that helps them shape a better world.

Seton Hall is “home” to approximately 2,300 students – nearly 45 percent of the undergraduate population. There are six on-campus residence halls for undergraduate students and two university-owned and operated apartment buildings in South Orange for upperclassmen.

Seton Hall University and the Department of Residence Life are dedicated to meeting the needs of all residential students. The residence halls provide a rich variety of lifestyle options, including living-learning clusters within residence halls.

All residence hall rooms are smoke-free and furnished with twin beds, dressers, desks, and wardrobes/closets. Additionally, each room is technologically ready with both wireless high-speed data connections. All rooms are air-conditioned. All students have full access to SHUFLY, the campus shuttle service. No-cost laundry and lounge facilities are available in each hall.

The department employs a diverse and experienced staff of professionals who work together to facilitate each resident student's personal growth. The staff’s goal is to create a strong community that encourages student involvement. The Assistant Dean for Residence Life is responsible for the overall management of activities and administrative processes and for the supervision of all staff. 

In addition, each residence hall and apartment building has its own staff, responsible for all activities and personnel in that building or area. They are assisted by resident assistants (RAs) and tutors in residence (TIR). RAs are undergraduate students assigned to each wing or floor in the residence halls and apartments. RAs are programmers, mediators, policy advocates, and advisers for residents. TIRs are undergraduate students who live in the first-year halls and run programs that promote academic support and student success.

GPA Expectation for On-Campus Living

Residents are expected to maintain at least a 1.8 overall GPA to reside in campus housing. A student may request an exception to this minimum GPA requirement. If granted, the student can expect conditional residence focused on ensuring academic success and progress.

Priests in the Residence Halls

Priests of the University community live in the residence halls. The role of priests living in the halls is pastoral. They offer opportunities for spiritual growth, counseling, prayer and Mass, room blessings, individual/group prayer, and other celebrations.