Am I required to live on campus?
Adrian College is a four year residential college. Students who want an exemption from the 4 year requirement must meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. Commute from the home of a parent or adult relative if located within a 45 mile distance from the College (parent or legal guardian must verify this by letter to the Residence Life Office)
2. Are married
3. Are registered for less than 12 hours now and after add/drop week

How am I assigned to a residence hall?
First year students are assigned to one of the freshman residence halls after receipt of their enrollment deposit and their completed Adrian College Residence Hall Room and Board Agreement. Housing priority is based on the date the student's payment is received, their preference of hall and roommate, and the availability of rooms in the halls they have requested. Any specific roommate request must be mutual in order to insure matching.

Returning students are permitted to remain in the same room if they so choose and space is available. If students choose to move to another room, they are assigned a lottery number based on total credits earned, g.p.a. and finally a randomly assigned number; this number determines access to available space. Returning Student Housing Agreement.

Is the singles policy complicated?
No. There are only a certain number of single rooms in any hall and that number is dependent on the amount of available space in campus housing. Singles are assigned using the Housing Lottery System (mentioned above), classification and location. There is a very limited number of singles available for first year students during their first semester. Single rooms are offered at an additional charge.

If your roommate moves out or does not move in, you are responsible for finding another roommate. Students will be given a grace period of two weeks to find another roommate. After that time period, you will automatically be charged the single room rate. Your Hall Coordinator may be able to assist you in finding a roommate if you experience difficulty locating someone. Any questions should be brought to the attention of the Housing Office.

What if my roommate and I don’t get along?
Discuss this concern with your roommate. If you are unsure about how to approach the discussion, talk with your Resident Assistant or Hall Coordinator. If your initial conversation does not resolve your concerns, consult your Resident Assistant or Hall Coordinator about other strategies. Occasionally, a change in roommates is required. If a solution cannot be found with your RA/HC please contact the Housing Office for further assistance.

Living with someone else can occasionally be difficult but it is one of the most valuable experiences you will have at Adrian College. The Residence Life staff will be happy to share practical negotiation and compromise strategies – information you will be able to use the rest of your life!

What is an RA? HC?
RAs (Resident Assistants) are undergraduate, para-professional students who have been trained to help with your day-to-day concerns and help with community development in the hall. They report directly to the Hall Coordinator.

HCs (Hall Coordinator) are professional staff of the college that serve as the key personnel in charge of the residence hall.

What are the residence life rules and regulations?
The Residence Life Office has established the following policies that apply to residence halls and Greek houses. These policies are in accordance with United Methodist tradition, student development theory, the College Policy on Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment, and our desire to create a safe, clean, educational atmosphere. Residence Life policies are designed to promote a learning community, the right to privacy, an atmosphere conducive to study, the protection of personal and public property, and a respect for the needs and values of each individual. However, the success of a living/learning community in fulfilling these needs depends on each resident being willing to live by these policies and be responsible for his or her behavior. The following policies do not address every issue. If a situation pertaining to residence life arises that is not addressed within this handbook, the Residence Life Office reserves the right to exercise professional judgment to make a determination.

What is provided in a standard double room?
Your room is furnished with two standard twin-size beds, two desks and chairs, two small dressers or one large dresser, blinds or shades, a wastebasket, and a mirror. The personal items you choose to bring will make your room your own unique place on campus. Some of the items you may wish to bring are listed below:

Alarm clock Blankets Cleaning supplies Computer Desk/school supplies Desk lamp Flashlight Fused power strips Hangers Iron

Laundry supplies Mattress cover Pillow Radio/stereo Telephone Toiletries Twin size sheets Towels Rug 3-way adapter

What electrical appliances am I allowed to have?
Students are permitted to have televisions, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, hair dryers, irons, fans, lamps (no halogen), computers, and small microwave ovens (800 watts or less). Students may bring their own apartment-size refrigerators (4 cubic feet or less) if desired. Air conditioners are not permitted in student rooms. Students should bring fused power strips rather than traditional extension cords.

What items are not permitted?

Alcohol, if under 21
Burning candles, incense, open flame equipment
Explosives, Fireworks
Flammable liquids
Firearms or hunting equipment
Full-size refrigerators
Halogen lamps
Medium or large microwaves
Pets (excluding fish)
Open hot wire appliances, including space heaters
Weight lifting equipment
Waterbeds

What is the mattress size?
Our mattresses are standard twin size (36"x75"). Students are responsible for providing their own pillows, linen, and towels.

What phone service is provided?
Each room is equipped with a private telephone line. Students provide their own phone. Local phone service is provided at no extra cost.

Each room is assigned a voice mailbox. When you check into your room in the fall, you will receive instructions on how to record a greeting and retrieve messages sent to you. All students are expected to set up and use their voice mailboxes, since this is the phone number published in the student directory for students, faculty and staff. Students wishing to be unlisted in the student directory should contact the Housing Office by the end of the first week of the semester.

Is cable television provided?
Students who would like cable service will have an opportunity to sign up for cable during the first week of classes.

What is the computer network hookup?
Residence hall rooms are set up for wireless internet and are also wired for Ethernet hookup. Network cards and cables are available for purchase in the bookstore. To hook up two computers to the network jack in your room, you will need a switch, available in the Adrian College Bookstore, rather than a router. For further information, please contact the Computer Center at 517-264-3342.

What is in a Residence Hall?
Each hall has a lobby, recreation room, TV room, and study room for students to gather socially. Pop machines are located in each hall. Each residence hall has a kitchen equipped with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, sink, counter space, and stove. Students may prepare snacks at any time here and are expected to clean up when finished.

Is storage available?
Due to limited space in the storage room of each residence hall, students must keep their dressers, desks, and chairs in their rooms. Bed frames and mattresses may be placed in storage but must be returned to their proper placement in the room when the student moves out. There is limited storage offered to students during the summer.  Contact the Housing Office in February if you believe you will need to store items during the summer.

Can I rent a loft?
For your convenience, Housing has partnered with Campus Lofts to rent lofts to students. Lofts are rented either as single lofts for one student or L-lofts for two students. Lofts will be delivered to campus at move in and picked up in April by Campus Lofts so there is no need to store them at home during the summer. Adrian College’s standard twin size mattresses fit on these lofts. Campus Lofts also sells futons, futon covers & pillows, and area rugs to add additional personality to a student’s room. Orders can be placed online at www.campusloftsinc.com (code: ADCO).

Are there any guidelines if I want to build my own loft?
For students considering building a loft, please click here for requirements and guidelines.

What are the measurements of the rooms?
Because these measurements are approximations, please allow for variations in any particular room.

Cargo 116, 226 12’ x 12’6” 220 13’ x 12’6” All other rooms 11’6” x 12’6” Height 1st floor 8’7” 2nd floor 8’4”	Deans 105, 114 12’ x 12’6” 106,107 12’6” x 12’6” 200,216 17’6” x 12’6” 236 8’ x12’6” All other rooms 11’6” x 12’6” Height 1st floor 8’6” 2nd floor 8’2”
Davis 18, 110, 214 11’ x 16’ 17, 19, 109, 111 irregular size 213, 215 irregular size All other rooms 10’ x 16’6” Height lower level 8’8” 1st floor 8’8” 2nd floor 8’	Estes, Jarvis 105 11’6” x 12’ x 7’7” ht 109, 210, 310 13’ x 12’ 111, 208, 308 12’ x 12’ All other rooms 11’6” x 12’ Height 1st floor 8’10” 2nd, 3rd floor 8’8”
Feeman, Powell and Stevens 138-144 8’5” x 14’ 126, 132, 134 9’ x 16’ 240-246 8’5” x 14’ All other rooms 10’ x 16’ Height 1st floor 9’6” 2nd floor 8’8”	Lowry 116,220 15’ x 11’ 4” All other rooms 12’ 6” x 11’ 4” Height 1st floor 7’ 11” 2nd floor 8’

Still have questions? Contact housing@adrian.edu.