To be a member of the Sober Living Community Housing and eligible to apply, students must meet the following criteria.

• Be abstinent from drugs and alcohol for at least 90 days prior to joining. Documentation may be required.
• Be willing to commit to a sober living environment.

• Maintain sobriety and a commitment to recovery.
• Participate in programming that supports recovery and attend appropriate individual and/or group counseling.
• Comply with Sober Living Community Housing policies and standard University and Housing policies.
• Help protect the sobriety of other residents by following community expectations and policies.

Sober Living Community Housing has limited availability. Students interested in joining are encouraged to reach out early to learn more.

Express Your Interest

• Notify Residential Learning and University Housing of your interest by emailing Dr. Barry Hendler at hendler@rowan.edu 
  
  

Complete an Interview

• Meet with a member of the Sober Living Community Housing team to discuss your desire and motivation for joining the sober living community.

Provide Supporting Documents

• Provide any requested supporting documentation, as appropriate.
  
  

Receive a Decision

• A Sober Living Community Housing team member will communicate the decision to you.
  
  

Questions about the application process?

Contact Residential Learning and University Housing at housingquestions@rowan.edu or call 856.256.4266 x 1.

Residents have access to a variety of recovery, wellness, academic, and social supports designed to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

• Weekly in-house recovery support meeting.
• Biweekly meetings with a SOAR Navigator.
• Recovery-focused support group therapy facilitated by a therapist from the Wellness Center.
• Access to 12-step meetings near campus.

• Health and well-being programs focused on healthy living strategies.
• Access to counseling and psychological services and student health services through the Wellness Center.
  • Alcohol and other drug services.
  • Individual co-occurring and mental health counseling.
  • Group counseling.
  • Psychiatric services.
  • Medical services.

• Partnership with a Success Coach and other academic support through Academic Support Programs.
• Referrals to the Office of Accessibility Services.
• Programs designed to support the transition to college and help students navigate the challenges of the campus environment.

• Access to programs and classes offered by the Recreation Center, including group fitness, yoga, cycling, and more.
• Substance-free campus social events, including sporting events, plays, hikes, intramurals, and other campus activities.
• Opportunities through Students Organized to Affirm Recovery (SOAR), Rowan After Hours (RAH), and Student University Programmers (SUP).