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Some universities have programs that allow students to live in retirement communities

NPR | By Corrinne Hess
Published November 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM EST

Universities are offering students an alternative to the typical on-campus and off-campus living options: living alongside seniors in a retirement community.

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Corrinne Hess