Since the birth of the first institutions, humanity has struggled to discover the right balance between personal freedom and security. As countries grapple over different combinations of these ideals, from complete anarchy to totalitarian regimes, more often individuals discuss their small-scale application. An example of a small-scale debate is the question of to what degree private universities should limit their students' housing options. Brigham Young University-Idaho has a policy that requires students to live in university-approved housing. The purpose of this document is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this university's current policies and how and why they need to be changed. Advantages Requiring students to live in university-approved housing has numerous advantages. For example, living in a dormitory-like environment has positive effects on students' academic performance. Students who live on campus have higher levels of “engagement” in college activities and, as a result, have higher grade point averages and a greater appreciation of their college experience (LaNasa, Olson, & Alleman, 2007). This is especially true with freshmen. First-year students who participate in “First-Year Experience” programs are more likely to stay in college and have higher grade point averages. These programs have better outcomes for students who participate in these programs and live on campus (Jamel, 2009). These programs include courses that familiarize students with a college education, equip them with the skills to make the most of that education, strengthen the college-student relationship, encourage participation in activities outside the classroom, and improve student accountability ( Jamel, 2009, p. 378...... half of the paper......). Public education and student privacy: Applying the Fourth Amendment to public college and university dormitories. Brigham Young University Education & Law Journal, 31-77.McCabe, D. L. (2003, June). Academic and faculty integrity: The influence of current honor codes and past experiences with honor codes. Research in Higher Education, 44(3), 367-385.Parker, J. (2012, April-June). Does living near classmates help first-year economics students get better grades? The Journal of Economic Education, 43(2), 149-164. Weinberger, J. C. (1998, November). Religion and Sex in Yale Dorms: A Legislative Proposal Requiring Private Universities to Provide Religious Accommodations. University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 147(1), 205-244.Williamson, E. G. (1944, December). Post-war university housing. The Journal of Higher Education, 15(9), 465-469. doi:10.2307/1976273