Specialty Housing
In addition to the previously mentioned housing options and our traditional houses, we offer other specialty options to students.
Common Interest Housing: These options are open to upperclass students. The sizes range from three to twenty students depending on the interest. Students interested in this option must first present a theme idea to the office of Residential Education and Living. If the theme is approved, they are responsible for presenting programs and seminars to the campus community.
Earth House: Earth House offers seven upperclass students an atmosphere where they can practice sustainable living. Earth House offers a number of events each year.
Lazrus House and Abbey House: These houses offer upperclass students the opportunity to have a reduced meal plan, as well as the opportunity to cook for themselves. These houses are categorized as year-round housing and remaining open during the break periods.
Quiet House: Provides students with an environment that 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.
Wellness Housing: Wellness Housing accommodates both students who desire a substance-free environment and those looking for a wellness oriented environment. Students wishing to live in Wellness Housing agree not to smoke, consume alcohol or use illicit drugs in the house or bring any of these substances into the house.
Apartment Living: Provides students with what they have called a "more real-life" experience of living with roommates in a traditional apartment setting. Residents understand that along with the privilege of living in an apartment equipped with a full kitchen, bath, furnishings and laundry facilities comes the responsibility of maintaining their own spaces. Traditionally, residents of apartments have been junior and senior students in good judicial standing. These spaces also remain open over break periods.