Sri Sathya Sai University Residential life is an integral part of the Institute’s academic programme. Hostel stay is compulsory for all students admitted to the Institute’s programme. Hostel life revolves basically around 3 D's - Discipline, Duty and Devotion. Where these three are concerned much is expected from students. A very high standard of discipline is demanded, which, it should be appreciated, is entirely in the interest of students. Infringement of discipline would be viewed seriously by the Hostel authorities; students must therefore ensure that there is absolutely no lapse on their part on this count.

The Hostel routine has been structured, bearing in mind Bhagavan Baba's directive that all aspects of the Student's personality (i.e., body, mind and soul), should receive due and careful attention. The day begins with early rising and prayer (5 a.m.) and ends with prayer and retirement to bed (10 p.m.). During this period, time slots are reserved for various activities - spiritual, cultural, physical, academic and social. Ample scope is provided for students to give full expression to their latent talents in sports, speaking, singing, painting, dancing, etc. Students are also encouraged to participate in community-oriented activities, both in the Hostel as well as the college. Altogether, Hostel life not only complements and supplements class-room instruction, but is delicately interwoven with the latter so as to achieve a holistic moulding of the student's personality and the development of character as well. Harmonious living and the spirit of co-operation as well as selflessness are particularly encouraged.

All the Campuses of Sri Sathya Sai University are provided with adequate facilities, not only for imparting academic instruction but also for playing games, developing physical fitness and for various cultural activities. In addition, the Prasanthinilayam Campus has a well-equipped Computer Centre, which also includes facilities for students doing advanced work in Computer Science and Applications and a Multi media Learning Centre which includes facilities for video-conferencing.