New Student FAQ
New students may find the following answers to frequently asked questions helpful. If you have an inquiry that does not appear below, please contact the Student Affairs Office at 410-778-7752.
I have not been notified about my housing situation yet. What should I do?
Your housing/roommate assignment has been posted on Web Advisor.
- At the top right hand corner of the Washington College homepage, there is a link for "login." This link will take you to your Webmail. Do not login to Webmail.
- There is a menu on the left. On this menu, click "Web Advisor."
- Log in using your Washington College Net ID (example: jdoe2) and your email password.
- Under "students" you will see a link on the bottom right for Housing/Roommate information. Your housing assignment will be listed.
Please make sure you are not logging in using the ID that was given to you through the Admissions Office. If you have any questions, contact the Student Affairs Office (student_affairs@washcoll.edu).
What if my roommate and I do not get along?
Every relationship has challenges, there will be areas that you find easy to manage and some area which are more difficult. First, remember your roommate is probably feeling exactly the same concerns. It is important to communicate. Talk with your roommate now and see what you have in common. When you get here you and your roommate will complete a room agreement form with your RA. This is an important opportunity to begin talking about what is important to you.
The Office of Residential Life can assist you with any issues that cannot be resolved with your RA's help.
Why did I not get my first choice of housing?
The housing process for WC is completed by hand, taking into account preferences regarding neatness, study and sleeping habits, as well as academic and extracurricular interests. While we do our very best, it is impossible to accommodate every request. Upperclassmen have the first choice in rooms, so each year the number of vacancies in a particular building varies.
What should I bring with me?
- Under the bed storage containers
- Clothes hangers
- Pop-up hamper
- Dryer rack
- Iron and small ironing board
- Small first aid kit
- Alarm clock
- Extension cord
- Surge protector
- Flashlight
- Plastic dishes
- Over the door mirror
- Phone
- Trash can
- All purpose cleaner
- Broom/dust pan
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Hair dryer
- Umbrella
- Poster putty
The following items can be shared with a roommate:
- Small fridge
- Microwave
- Hot pot
- Coffee maker
- Small area rug
- TV and DVD player
- Fan
- Curtains
You may or may not find that you need these items. Many can be picked up at stores in town, such as Rose's.
Please note that students are not allowed to have anything with an open flame, or cooking device besides those listed above (no toaster ovens, toasters, burners, etc.). Additionally, students are prohibited from putting thumbtacks/nails in dormitory walls, so please be sure to use poster putty when decorating.
Will there be anyone available to help me move in?
Yes, Peer Mentors, members of the Student Government Association, and members of the Fall Athletic Teams will be available to help new students move in to their new rooms.