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Residential Life

The college residence program provides students with opportunities and experiences that help them to develop responsibility both to themselves and to their fellow students. It attempts to provide a relaxing and calm atmosphere for study and day-to-day living.

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The Washington College campus has 30 residence halls with a total capacity of 950 students. Prospective students are encouraged to set up a campus tour by calling the Admissions office at 410-778-7700, or by e-mailing Barbara Merrill at bmerrill2@washcoll.edu.

Residents are encouraged to take responsibility and "ownership" of their residence hall communities. With guidance and supervision from the Resident Assistants, residents work together to define and implement a set of community standards that compliment the spirit of residential living and the mission of Washington College.

A Resident Assistant (RA) is assigned to a floor and/or Residence Hall. The RA helps to build a community of respect within the residence halls by developing individual relationships and group programming. The RAs are knowledgeable of the College's mission, its rules/regulations and its Honor Code, and are instrumental in shaping and maintaining community standards.

Resident Area Directors (RAD) provide additional support to the RAs and students. The Residential Life staff reports to the Office of Residential Life, which is a division of the Department of Student Affairs.

Every student is held accountable to the rules and regulations outlined in the Student Handbook and Advising Guide. Please take the time to read through it and absorb the information contained within it. This guide serves as a valuable resource for the entire Washington College Community.

Furnishings

Each student is supplied with an extra long twin size bed, dresser, desk, chair, and closet. Although college residence hall rooms are designed to accommodate two or three students comfortably, it will be impossible for you to house all of your possessions in your room. Please try to discriminate and bring only those items that you will use in the coming year. As there is no summer storage, all possessions must be taken home at the end of the academic year.

Valuable equipment is best left at home; however, what you do bring should be inscribed with your name. A record of all serial numbers should be kept at home.

The College is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.

Amenities

All residence halls have the following amenities provided:

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Caroline House

This is a three-floor coed building, housing men on the first floor, and women on the second and third floors. There is a lounge on all three floors and a soda machines on the first floor. The Career Center is also housed on the first floor.

Cecil House

This building is configured to accommodate four three person -suites and two six-person suites each with their own common room. This building is home to the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Limited housing is available for non fraternity male students. Each suite has a mini-refrigerator, stovetop and couches.

Chester House

This is a three-floor coed building housing students of all years. It contains both full suites (with common room) and partial suites (with out common room). All suites have a double and two singles. There is a lounge and kitchenette on each floor with a full kitchen on the first floor.

Dorchester House

This building is configured to accommodate four three-person suites and two six-person suites each with their own common room. This building Is home to the Theta Chi Fraternity. Limited housing is available for non fraternity male students. Each suite has a mini-refrigerator, stovetop and couches.

East Hall

The International House is a three-floor coed building which serves as a home for students interested in international relation and foreign language study. This theme house has a faculty advisor and has limited housing available for new students. There is a full kitchen and relaxation area in the basement.

Harford House

This three floor building is comprised of four seven-person suites per floor. Each suite has couches a full refrigerator and microwave. Limited housing available for new students.

Middle Hall

The Creative Arts House is a three-floor coed building which serves as a home for students interested in drama, musical performance, and literary and creative arts. This theme house has a faculty advisor and has limited housing available for new students. There is small production stage and common room in the basement.

Minta Martin

This four-floor building is for women only, housing both new students and upper-class women. There is a full lounge on the first floor with soda machines and lounges on the second and third floor. There are single, double and tipple rooms in this building.

Western Shore

These buildings contain four apartment-style suites. Each suite contains four single bedrooms, two baths, a common area, and kitchenette. The non sorority Halls are limited to juniors and seniors.

Queen Anne House

This two-floor coed building is substance-free. Alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited in this building. Women are housed on the second floor with Men on the first floor with lounges on both floors.

Reid Hall

This three-floor building is for women only.

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Sassafras House

This is a three-floor coed building housing students of all years. It contains both full suites (with common room) and partial suites (with out common room). All suites have a double and two singles. There is a lounge and kitchenette on each floor with a full kitchen on the first floor. This building also houses a small exercise room and snack bar open to all residential students.

Somerset House

This four-floor building houses men with lounges on the second and third floor.

Talbot House

This building is configured to accommodate four three person -suites and two six-person suites each with their own common room. This building is home to the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Limited housing is available for non fraternity male students. Each suite has a mini-refrigerator, stovetop and couches.

West Hall

The Science House is a three-floor coed building which houses students interested in the sciences. This theme house has a faculty advisor and is frequently available to new students. There is a full kitchen and relaxation area in the basement.

Wicomico House

This is a two-floor male only hall with a lounge on the first floor. The Department of Public Safety is housed in the basement.

Worcester House

This is a two-floor coed building, housing men on the first floor, women on the second floor with a lounge on the second floor.

General Information

If you require special housing accommodations due to a documented medical condition, please make a note on the housing preference form in the section titled Special Circumstances. These requests must include: a current statement of the medical or mental health diagnosis by the appropriate treatment professional, the treating professional’s discussion of the functional impact this diagnosis has on community living, and the requested accommodation. Requests will be reviewed by committee. Most buildings do have single rooms, however most have been chosen by upperclassmen and limited space is available for incoming students.

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Residency Requirement

All freshmen and sophomore students are required to live on campus. Exceptions may be made for those who live locally or who can justify the specific need to live off campus. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs if you have questions concerning the residency requirement.

The following fee schedule applies for room rates:

Every student who lives on campus must participate in a board plan.

Students may choose one of the following:

For more information, please contact Associate Dean of Students / Director of Residence Life Carl Crowe at residential_life@washcoll.edu or by phone at 410-778-7235.

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