Specialty Housing

Abbey House

Abbey House provides students with a cooperative experience in which all members of the community are responsible for the overall functioning of the house. Each week a job chart is posted and residents are expected to complete their assigned tasks. Tasks include cooking, cleaning, and coordinating other house-related tasks. Many students enjoy the cooperative experience and the close-knit community that tends to develop within the house. Because of the large time commitment, first-year students do not typically live in Abbey.

Thematic Apartment Housing: 360 Mohegan, Lambdin, Park and Freeman Tower Apartments

The themes in these apartments change annually, depending upon students' interests. This allows sophomore, junior or senior residents to live in a small community with others sharing a common interest. The Lambdin and Park apartments as well as those at 360 Mohegan offer full kitchens, baths and are furnished. Freeman Tower does not offer a kitchen, but includes a bath and furnishings. Residents are expected to complete campus outreach and education. An application and presentation are required. When applying, residents choose a theme they will convey during their presentation.

Burdick Quiet House

The Quiet House provides students with an environment which is conducive to a quiet, but not silent, lifestyle. Residents are expected to respect 24-hour quiet hours Monday through Sunday. Special non-quiet hours may be established by residents on weekends. Burdick House is located in Central Campus. Residents are encouraged to participate in the residential community through House Council and other house activities.

Substance-Free Housing

Substance-Free Housing accommodates both students who desire a substance-free environment and those choosing a substance-free lifestyle. This year, Substance-Free Housing is comprised of Blackstone House, the fourth floor of Smith House, and the third floor of Wright House. Students wishing to live in a substance-free environment agree not to smoke, consume alcohol, use illicit drugs, or bring any of these substances into the Substance Free House. Students choosing a substance free lifestyle agree not to smoke, consume alcohol, or use illicit drugs in any aspect of their life while living in Substance Free Housing.

Knowlton Language House

Knowlton Language House offers students the opportunity to learn about and explore many different cultures and languages in a cooperative environment. Knowlton House is located in South Campus. The success of Knowlton House relies upon each resident's participation. Students are responsible for organizing a cultural presentation. The dining hall, which is open to the entire campus, is divided into language sections and offers students the chance to practice their language skills in a sectional setting.

Earth House

Earth House allows students to live in a small residential community in which all of the occupants commit to earth-friendly living. Earth House also serves as a focal point for student environmental activities and strives to act as an environmental model for the College. First-year students are not permitted to live in Earth House, due to the time commitment involved.

River Ridge Apartments

Each River Ridge apartment provides five students with what they have called a "more real-life" living experience of living with roommates in a traditional apartment setting. Living in close proximity to faculty and staff members and their families requires a quieter lifestyle. Residents understand that along with the privilege of living in an apartment equipped with a full kitchen, bath, furnishings, as well as laundry facilities, comes the responsibility of respecting and adhering to this quieter lifestyle. Traditionally, residents of River Ridge have been junior and senior students in good social standing.

Last Modified: Monday, April 02, 2007 11:48