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What can improve my chances of getting on-campus housing?

Residential Programs Residential programs allow students and faculty who share a passion for a particular subject to live together. The programs are extremely varied and include topics such as World Cultures, Business and Community Involvement.

Residential programs require a separate application process that usually involves an essay. In the essay, students should discuss how their interests or activities will help them contribute to the residential community.

Residential Program applications are due on Jan. 19. Students applying after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis.

Community Living

Community Living is available for groups of six to eight students who wish to live together. Students hoping to live in Harnwell, Harrison, Rodin and Sansom Place West must form even-sized groups.

Groups of 3 - 5 students may be assigned to suites in the Quad.

Community Living applications are available on Campus Express Feb. 11-15

Become a RA or GA

RAs and GAs receive rent-free accommodation in college houses and are required to work 15 to 20 hours per week.

Rising sophomores and juniors with a GPA of 2.5 or above are eligible for RA positions. All graduate and professional students may apply to be a GA. The deadline for all RA applications is Jan. 14.




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