Residential Education and Living

What's it like?

Connecticut College is a residential campus. Ninety-eight percent of students live on campus in 23 residence halls, known as houses, all within a five-minute walk of their classes.

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From the newly renovated "Plex" in North Campus to the classic granite buildings of Central and South Campus, each house has its own personality. Some look out over Tempel Green, so you can cheer the lacrosse team from your window. A few have views of Long Island Sound. Several have special themes, such as the Knowlton international language house, 360/Earth House, and Burdick,  a "quiet" house.

There are no fraternities or sororities and no all-freshmen residence halls. You'll be living with a mix of students from all four classes. First-year students live in doubles, triples, and a few quads. Although it's not guaranteed, most upperclassmen have singles.

The Residential Education and Living staff will match you with a roommate using a questionnaire you'll fill out about your study habits, noise level, likes and dislikes.

A lot of your social life will revolve around your house. You and your fellow residents will set house rules together and plan events and social activities. A big annual event is Camelympics, an Olympic-style competition in which you and your housemates battle other teams in everything from Scrabble to floor hockey.

Last Modified: Friday, April 24, 2009 14:30