About University and Student Services, Inc

The University and Student Services (USS) concept was created by the increasing demands of students, parents and universities looking to bridge the gap from home to school.

USS was developed through surveys and focus groups uncovering that students really wanted services similar to what they had at home. This request was legitimized by the growing number of parents who were now second generation college attendees. They too wanted a better experience for their child and they realized the important correlation between a good first year college experience and finishing a degree. As a result, they demanded additional services.

But USS came to life through the resolve of many University Residence Life and Housing Departments who emphasize the importance of providing a better living and learning environment. To this end, the universities began promoting the benefits of living on campus. They focused on studies identifying that, on average, grade points are higher and students are more likely to finish in four years had they lived on campus. And, to help enhance their on-campus housing environments the universities needed additional services and amenities. They advertised that these services would only be offered on campus and they made it easy for the student and parent to sign up and participate. The universities' challenge was clear: they were looking for one company to manage it all.

Thus, USS was formed.