Living on Campus Living on campus is a great opportunity for students at Rhode Island College. More than just a convenience, it is an important part of social and academic growth of students. Research has shown that students who live on campus do academically better due to the easy access to the campus academic support resources. In addition, living in close proximity to other students who are taking the same classes helps to develop social networks where it is easy to collaborate and organize study groups. Understanding that college often provides the first experience for students to live away from home, our staff is trained to help make that transition as easy as possible for you.