Frequently Asked Questions

Incoming Students

Am I required to live on campus?

Adrian College is a four-year residential college. Students who want an exemption from the four-year requirement must meet one or more of the following criteria:

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)

• Are married
• Are registered for less than 12 hours now and after add/drop week
• Will be or are 23 years or older
• Will be a 5th year Senior
• Currently off campus

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 on adrian.erezlife.com/login/. 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 assigned a lottery number based on total credits earned after the fall semester and GPA.

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.

1. Reserve the room, when space permits, as a single room and pay the additional charge;

2. Remain in the room and choose a new roommate;

3. Remain in the room and be open to a new roommate; or

4. Move to another vacancy with a new roommate.

The Housing Office reserves the right to assign a student to any available space with 48 hour notice whenever possible. 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. If your initial conversation does not resolve your concerns, consult your Resident Assistant about other strategies. Occasionally, a change in roommates is required. If a solution cannot be found with your RA, 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?

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 Residence Life Coordinator.

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
• Deep freezers

What is the mattress size?

Our mattresses are standard twin size (36"x75”). Students are responsible for providing their own pillows, linen, and towels.

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 IT Department at 517-417-HELP.

What is in a Residence Hall?

Each hall has a lobby and a recreation room for students to gather socially. Pop machines are located in each building. 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. Failure to do so will result in the student being charged for missing furniture. There is no storage offered to students during the summer.

Can I rent a loft?

Lofts are permitted in campus housing to assist in providing increased space, individual expression and an atmosphere conducive to rest and study. Adrian College accepts no responsibility for the safety of a loft. It is constructed and used at students’ own risk.  Lofts must be free-standing and cannot be fastened to any walls with the support of screws, nails, or other materials. Ladders and guardrails must be used.

The College does not provide any services for construction, sale or disposal of lofts. The following safety guidelines are provided for the construction of lofts. Violations of these guidelines may result in loft removal.

General Conditions

• Size: Lofts are permitted to occupy up to 50% of the floor space in any room. Closet area will be included when calculating floor space.
•  Height: The top surface of the loft platform and the top of the mattress shall be at least 30 inches from the ceiling. 
•  Proximity to doors & windows: No loft shall obstruct any window. Windows must be operable at all times and usable as a means of exit. No loft shall obstruct the door to the room at any time. The door must be fully operable at all times and must be usable as a means of exit or entry to the room. 
• Damage to rooms: Lofts must be constructed to be free-standing without attachment to furniture, wall or any part of the room. They must be able to be removed from the room without damage to any part of the room or its furnishings. Residents of the room are responsible for any damage caused by construction, installation, use or removal of a loft. 
• Electrical safety: Lofts must not cover or stand within six inches of any electrical outlet or fixture. 
• Enclosing the loft: Lofts shall not be enclosed in any way. 
• Ladders for loft access are mandatory. They are necessary for emergency exit as well as day-to-day access. Use of furniture to access the loft is dangerous and prohibited. 
• The loft may not have playground equipment or other equipment attached—such as slides, swings and hammocks. Lofts are for beds only; platforms for chairs, couches, etc. are not permitted. 
• Removal: Lofts shall be removed from the room at the end of the school year. Storage is not provided during the summer. 

Construction Standards:

•  Bolts, locks, washers and nuts provide the greatest strength and facilitate removal. Non-structural parts may be fastened with screws.
• The loft must be sturdy. Building the loft to the wall and inserting padded wedges can eliminate any wobbling.

Returning Students

Do I still have to live on campus if I am a 5th year senior?

No, there is only a four-year live-on requirement. You must still complete the off-campus appeal form to notify the housing office of your status change.

What if I am a commuter? Do I have to live on campus?

No, the commuter policy is not changing. You must still complete the off-campus appeal form to notify the housing office of your status.

What if I already live off-campus? Will I have to move back on?

No, students who already live off campus may remain off. Students are required to update their off-campus address each academic year with the housing office as well as the cashier’s office.

How will the lottery work?

The lottery will consist of all rooms, apartments, and singles not occupied by freshman. The lottery will be based on credit hours, g.p.a. and finally a judicial history. Higher demand housing such as College View apartments and Theme Houses will be filled first.

What’s theme housing?

The Theme Housing Program at Adrian College is intended to provide a unique living/learning experience for students. The group of students living in Theme Housing will be self-directed through the use of goal-setting and programming. All Theme Housing will be single-sex housing.

What buildings will be handicap accessible for students?

Cargo, Powell and Pellowe will remain handicap accessible buildings. Additionally, we do have 2 apartments that are also handicap accessible.

Still have questions? Contact the Housing Department at housing@adrian.edu.

Room Measurements

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”

Freshmen Quad Windows and Closets:

Standard Double

• Window: 9’-0” L X 3’-1” H
• Each Closet: 3’-10” L X 2’-0” D X 8’-0” H

Standard Single

• Window: 7’-5” L X 3’-1” H
• Closet: 6’-10” L X 2’-0” D X 8’-0” H

Lowry

• 116,220 15’ x 11’ 4”
• All other rooms 12’ 6” x 11’ 4”
• Height 1st floor 7’ 11”
• 2nd floor 8’

Herrick

• Room: 12’-6” X 11’-3”
• Each Closet: 1’-6” Deep by 2’-10” Wide
• Ceiling: 8’-0”

Pellowe Hall Single

• Bathroom: 6’-0” X 7’-0”
• Room: North wall/window wall 10’-0”
• Room: West wall/wall sharing with bathroom 8’-8”
• Room: East wall/long wall 16’0”

Brick East Apartments 3,4,5 & 6

• Living Room: 14’-7” X 14’-9”
• Dining Area: 8”-7.5” X 6’-11”
• Bedroom 1: 14’-6” X 11’-10”
• Closet: 7’-2” L X 2’-0” D X 6’-8” H
• Bedroom 2: 11’-9” X 10’-10”
• Closet: 4’-11” L X 2’-0” D X 6’-6” H
• Ceiling: 8’-0”

Brick East Apartment 1(single)

• Kitchen: 2’-6” X 12’-6”
• Living Room: 8’-0” X 13’-4”
• Bedroom: 11’-9” X 8’-0”
• Bathroom: 6’-4” X 4’-3”
• Ceiling: 7’-4”

Brick East Apartment 2(single)

• Kitchen: 13’-9” X 5’-8”
• Bedroom: 13’-4” X 12’-7”
• Closet: 3’-11” L X 2’-0” D X 6’-8” H
• Bathroom: 4’-6” X 4’-2”
• Ceiling: 7’-4”

Brick West Apartments 1-10

• Kitchen: 7’-0” X 8’-4”
• Living Room: 15”-4” X 13’-1”
• Bedroom: 10’-0” X 11’-10”
• Closet: 10’ L X 2’ D X 6’-8” H
• Bathroom: 5’-8” X 4’-10”
• Ceiling: 8’-0” (Apartments 3-10), 7’-4” (Apartments1&2)

Apartment Measurements

College Court:

• Kitchen- 14’-9” X 9’-1”
• Main Entry Hallway: 4’-10” X 3’-0”
• Closet: 4’-10” X 3’-1”
• Living Room: 14’-9” X 13’-2”
• Bathroom: 5’-4” X 4’-1”
• Bedroom: 11’-10” X 11’-9”
• Closet: 3’-9” X 2’-0”
• Extra Bedroom in 24: 8’-4” X 12’-1”
• Height: 8’-0”

CVN:

• Living Room and Kitchen: 9’-11” X 14’-4”
• Bedroom A: 8’-3” X 8’-10”
• Closet: 3’-10” X 2’-6”
• Bedroom B: 8’-3” X 8’-10”
• Closet: 3’-10” X 2’-6”
• Bathroom: 10’-1” X 5’-7”
• Height: 8’-0”

CVS 100’s:

• Living Room and Kitchen: 22’-0” X 11’-5 ½”
• Back Laundry Area: 8’-11” X 5’-11”
• Room A: 11’-3” X 11’-6”
• Closet: 7’-8” X 1’-10”
• Room B: 9’-10” X 9’-0”
• Closet: 6’-5” X 1’-10”
• Room C: 11’-6” X 9’-11”
• Closet: 5’-8” X 1’-10”
• Room D: 10’-5” X 7’-11”
• Closet: 5’-6” X 1’-10”
• Bathroom: 6’-10” X 5’-2”
• Height: 8’-0”

CVS 200’s:

• Living Room: 20’-4” X 10’-10”
• Kitchen: 11’-8 ½” X 7’-6 ½”
• Room A: 11’-4” X 13’-7”
• Closet: 6’-8” X 1’-10”
• Room B: 9’-0” X 9’-10”
• Closet: 5’-9” X 1’-10”
• Room C: 10’-2” X 11’-6”
• Closet: 5’-7” X 1’-10”
• Room D: 10’-6” X 10’-3”
• Closet: 4’-3” X 1’-10”
• Bathroom/Laundry Room: 8’-9” X 6’-3”
• Height: 8’-0

CVS 300’s

• Living Room: 20’-4” X 10’-10”
• Kitchen: 11’-8 ½” X 7’-6 ½”
• Room A: 11’-4” X 13’-7”
• Closet: 6’-8” X 1’-10”
• Room B: 9’-0” X 9’-10”
• Closet: 5’-9” X 1’-10”
• Room C: 10’-2” X 11’-6”
• Closet: 5’-7” X 1’-10”
• Room D: 10’-6” X 10’-3”
• Closet: 4’-3” X 1’-10”
• Bathroom/Laundry Room: 8’-9” X 6’-3”
• Height: 8’-0”

CVS 400’s:

• Living Room: 20’-4” X 11’-2”
• Kitchen: 6’-1” X 6’-6”
• Room A: 11’-4” X 13’-7”
• Closet: 6’-8” X 1’-10”
• Room B: 9’-10” X 9’-0”
• Closet: 4’-11 X 1’-10”
• Room C: 11’-4” X 7’-11”
• Closet 5’-7” X 1’-10”
• Room D: 10’-3” X 7’-11”
• Closet: 4’-3” X 1’-10”
• Bathroom/Laundry 8’-9” X 6’-3”
• Height: 8’-0”

Argyle:

• Living Room: 13’-2” X 17’-4”
• Kitchen/Dining: 15’-7” X 8’-0”
• Bedroom: 13’-5” X 13’-5”
• Closets: 2’-0” X 5’-0”
• Bathroom: 3’-3” X 10’-8”
• Height: 8’-0”