Residence Halls
As a residential college, the Residence Life Program at Central Methodist University is central to student life on campus. The halls are safe, comfortable living environments that cultivate human interaction and personal growth. The Office of Student Development manages the Residence Life Program.
Each of the five campus residence halls offers a unique living environment. Howard-Payne and McMurry Halls are co-ed. Holt Hall houses women, and Burford and Woodward Halls house men. Residence halls are staffed by a professional residence hall director (RHD), graduate resident assistants (GA), and a student resident assistant (RA) staff. They are responsible for developing and planning programs that enhance and expand individual skills and knowledge. A housekeeping staff services the common areas. All CMU residence halls are equipped with coin-operated washers and dryers, vending machines with cold drinks and snacks, as well as cable TV in the lobby areas. Students receive cable television access (for their own TV), and Internet access service (for their own pc or tablet) to their room at no additional charge. There are also wireless network access zones on campus.
All students receiving institutional financial aid are required to live on campus unless, before the first day of classes, they are [1] married, [2] the custodial parent of a minor child living with them, [3] over 21 years of age, [4] in their fifth year of college, or, [5] living with a parent in the parent's primary residence within 35 miles of Fayette. However, all international students must live on campus for their first academic year if they are arriving directly from another country.