ABSTRACT

Researchers suggest there are numerous factors affection academic performance, these factors tends to either impact negative or positive on academic performance. Inclusive of factors affecting academic performance is the issue of residential accommodation. The impact of residential accommodation on academic performance has received little attention, thus research work conducted is sparse.

As established in the Maslow theory the most basic need of the individual includes shelter. Thus with the appropriate shelter and adequate access to educational facilities which includes access to the internet and high-graded library will result in good or improved in academic performance.

In order to achieve good academic performance as far as residential accommodation is concerned the place of residence should be conducive for learning and also should have the basic facilities there present at the residence.

In the attainment of the best academic performance by students in non-college provided residence all the necessary variables should be addressed which includes the proximity to the lecture area from place of residence and not ignoring the cost involved in managing the place of residence since it not provided by the college.

A well examining and well-implemented recommendation pertaining to the academic performance of students in non-college provided residence will yield a positive result.