Join the Summit Park Engagement Communities and make an impact! Students will complete a project, attend organization meetings, and dedicate 40 hours to their community each semester.
Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date. Students may apply for Summit Park through a special application process. Students reside in two-unit buildings located at the corner of Summit and Calhoun. Each floor houses a 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, with a kitchen and living room.
Health and Wellness
Promote campus health and safety through programs on mental health, substance misuse, and other prevention topics. Join Panthers for Prevention(P4P) and lead wellness initiatives.
Campus Action
Support campus events like Fallfest, Homecoming, Family Weekend, and more! Enhance student life through service, mentoring, and campus improvements.
Sustainability
Lead environmental initiatives like recycling, campus gardening, and Sustainability Week. Promote a greener campus and community, reducing our footprint.
Community Impact
Make a difference in Springfield through service at shelters, food pantries, and clean-ups. Plan donation drives and community events.
Civic Responsibility
Build leadership by engaging with SGA and local governance. Create impactful campus projects and inspire civic involvement.
| Bedroom | 11′ x 9′ |
| Bathroom | 5′ x 6′ |
| Living Room | 12′ W x 12.5′ L |
| Desk Surface | 4′ x 2′ |
| Desk Drawers | 16″ x 15″ x 5″ |
| Bedroom Window (WxH) | 3′ x 5′ |
| Living Room Window (WxH) | 6′ x 5′ |
| Space Under Bed | 26″ |
*Measurements may vary by location.
Summit Park mailboxes are located at the front door of the apartment buildings. Mailbox A is for the 1st-floor apartment, and mailbox B is for the 2nd-floor apartment. The USPS delivers your mail. If someone mails you a package through the US mail, you may receive a notice in your mailbox from the postal worker explaining where and how you can retrieve the oversized item. Your address will be one of the following, depending on your housing assignment:
Pouncer Panther
625, 629, 633 E. Calhoun
Insert Apt A or Apt B
Springfield, MO 65802
Pouncer Panther
1311 or 1315 N. Summit
Insert Apt A or Apt B
Springfield, MO 65802
You may use the 900 N Benton address if you would like it to go to the Mail Room.
There is also recycling for apartments in the College Park Substation and the Findlay Student Center.