Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.
Professor of Communication Studies Bob Bednar led five students deep into the Houston Methodist Hospital system to analyze organizational communication at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.
Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.
SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.
A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.
Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.
Professor of Communication Studies Bob Bednar led five students deep into the Houston Methodist Hospital system to analyze organizational communication at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.
Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.
SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.
A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.
Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.
Professor of Communication Studies Bob Bednar led five students deep into the Houston Methodist Hospital system to analyze organizational communication at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.
SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.
A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.
Trustee Brent Austin has encouraged the Southwestern community to match his $500,000 gift and push the University closer to reaching its fundraising goal for the new facility.
Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.
Professor of Communication Studies Bob Bednar led five students deep into the Houston Methodist Hospital system to analyze organizational communication at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.
Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.
SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.
A pair of first-year biochemistry majors designed their own experiment aimed at increasing certain chemical compounds produced by spinach plants using different types of fertilizers.
Led by dedicated faculty, top-notch career services, and a vibrant campus community, Southwestern University has again earned recognition as one of the top institutions in the country.
Professor of Communication Studies Bob Bednar led five students deep into the Houston Methodist Hospital system to analyze organizational communication at one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
Since the launch of the Thrive campaign in 2018, the Southwestern community has donated over $160 million to elevate student success, enhance academic excellence, and transform the campus.
Learn more about the legacy of Southwestern University’s first female registrar through a series of letters between Pearl Alma Neas, Lyndon Baines Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson.
SU recognized as one of the top student-centered undergraduate universities in the nation, anchored by strong career development, business, and education programs.
Trustee Brent Austin has encouraged the Southwestern community to match his $500,000 gift and push the University closer to reaching its fundraising goal for the new facility.
By embracing the support system on campus and the resources available through Southwestern’s liberal arts education, first-generation student Fernando Cruz-Rivera ’26 has put himself on track to a successful career in government.
Below are some of our frequently asked questions. If yours isn’t answered or you have additional questions about residence life at Southwestern please contact us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meal Plan Information
Those students not on the unlimited meal plan are only able to utilize a meal swipe once during each of the following time periods:
If you wish to eat more than once during these time blocks (and are not on the unlimited plan), you are able to use one meal plan swipe for one entry into the Commons and then utilize your Pirate Buc$ to gain a second entrance.
Linked here are the 2024-2025 meal plans offered and their associated costs
(Note: All meal plans include an 8.25% sales tax. The 5 meals / week plan is only available to those students residing in the Lord Center, Dorothy Lord Center, a fraternity house, or off-campus)
How Do I Do Laundry on Campus?
Washers and dryers are provided in residence halls on campus. Each load is 1.25 to wash and 1.25 to dry and you pay for laundry services by using the CSC Go mobile application.
All of our machines can now be operated through the CSC Go mobile application. You can find the link to the application below. This new app also allows you to see how many machines are currently available in your assigned laundry room.
Once you have used the App to determine that the number of washers you need are open by clicking the “Room” tab on the bottom of the screen, you should follow these steps:
- Add funds into your wallet by navigating to the “Wallet” tab on the App and clicking “Add Funds.” Please note that you will not be able to use Pirate Bucks.
- Place your clothes/items and detergent in the open machine.
- On the CSC Go App, click the “Start” tab on the bottom of the screen and click the “Open Scanner” option in the middle. You will then scan the QR code on the machine using your phone camera, see. You can also use the Tap or license plate number entry features.
- The App will always say that your settings are Light, Normal, and Cold.
- Adjust the settings on the machine to your desired levels. Press the green “Start” button on the actual machine.
- Once you do this, your phone screen, under the “Laundry” tab will show you how many minutes are left until your laundry cycle is completed.
- If you elected to receive notifications from the CSC Go App, you will receive a notification
The Ultimate Packing List
Southwestern provides:
Closets / wardrobes
Smoke detectors
Blinds
Wireless internet
Overhead ceiling lights
Trash can and recycling bin
Extra long twin beds
Desk and chair
Shower curtain rod
Air conditioning / heat
What to bring with you:
Linens (twin XL)
Pillows
Towels
Laundry basket
Laundry detergent / dryer sheets
Hangers
TV
Headphones
Umbrella
Posters, decorations, rugs, etc.
3M Command Adhesive Strips
Microwave and refrigerator (coordinate with your roommate)
Toiletries
What to leave at home:
Alcohol, empty alcohol containers or illegal drugs
Food preparation appliances (toaster, air fryers, hot plates, or any cooking appliance with an exposed heating element)
Pets (except fish / SU approved service animals)
Halogen lamps, space heaters or extension cords
Candles and incense
Refrigerator larger than 4.3 cubic ft.
Firearms, weapons, or fireworks
Grills, charcoal, or flammable liquids
Extra furniture that the University already provides (University owned furniture cannot be removed from room, this includes mattresses)
Wireless routers or access points
Am I Required to Live On-Campus?
There is an on-campus residency requirement at Southwestern for students who have had less than four full-time semesters in college. Incoming students must be at least 17 years of age at the time of initial occupancy to live in University housing.
