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Living in the Residence Halls can be just as much an education process as attending classes and labs, if you let it. You are encouraged to take part in programs offered through the Residence Life Staff and to get to know those on your hall. Click here for information on New Student Housing.
How are housing assignments made? Housing assignments are made on a first come, first served basis using the date that the deposit and housing questionnaire were received. No assignments will be made until both are received. How can I guarantee the room that I want? We are not able to guarantee any specific room or building to new students, but will make every effort to accommodate preferences of students. Getting your deposit and questionnaire in early increases your chances of getting your top choice. Keep in mind that dorms that are popular with new students are also popular with returning students. If you're not familiar enough with the residence halls, you may wish to visit the campus. Tours can be arranged through the Admissions office by calling (706)233-7319. Please allow one week advance notice for a tour. Also, you may see below for specifics about the dorms. How are roommates assigned? We use the information provided by you on the housing questionnaire to identify pairs of roommates who will be compatible. We also attempt to pair first year students with other first year students, transfers with transfers, and returning students with returning students. After initial assignments are made, the Admissions office provides feedback on the results. It is important to note that early application for housing may also impact roommate matching. Fewer roommate options are available for late applicants, and it becomes more difficult to match students based on personal preferences at that point. What do I do if I already know with whom I want to room? The housing questionnaire provides a space for you to request a preferred roommate. The requests will be honored only when both students have requested each other in writing. A room assignment cannot be made until both roommates have paid the deposit and returned their questionnaires. The Office of Residence Life is not always able to honor preferred roommate requests. What if I prefer to live by myself? There are a limited number of single rooms available on campus. These rooms are assigned on a first come, first served basis using the student's hours earned. In most cases, all available single rooms are assigned to rising juniors and seniors during the Spring sign-up period. New students should anticipate having a roommate for at least their first year on campus. Do I have to live on campus? Shorter College requires all full-time students to live in campus residence halls unless married, living with parents, 23 years of age, or having received written authorization from the Vice President for Student Affairs due to special circumstances. Living on campus provides students with with more opportunities to get involved in campus activities and aids in the development of valuable life skills. Who should I contact if I want more information on housing issues at Shorter? Questions about living on campus should be directed to the Office of Residence Life at (706)233-7233. Completed housing questionnaires should be sent to: The Office of Admissions, 315 Shorter Avenue, Campus Box 1 , Rome, GA 30165. The deposit should be returned to the Admissions Office along with your Intent to Enroll form. What meals are provided to on campus students? All first year students are required to purchase an unlimited meal plan. The main dining hall on campus will be open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. each day, and students with the unlimited meal plan may enter the dining hall as many times as they wish during those hours. After a student completes one full year, he/she may opt for the 15 meal plan option. Only students in apartment housing (which includes a kitchen inside his/her room) may opt for the 10 meal plan option. There are many different options for Housing at Shorter College . All residence hall are located very to close to the center of campus. Bass village is located at the bottom of the hill. Residence halls options for female students include: Cooper and Van Hoose Halls, Townes Hall, and Bass Village . Residence halls options for male students include: Alumni Hall, Hazel Eubanks Hall, Roberts Hall, and Bass Village . All rooms contain standard twin size beds, chairs, and desks, and with the exception of Roberts all rooms contain dressers. Alumni third, Hazel, Roberts, and Townes are furnished with stackable bunk beds, and Cooper, Van Hoose, and Alumni second are furnished with standard beds with box springs. All residence halls are secured with security doors with locks. All rooms have individual heating and air-conditioning units. Local phone service, which includes voice mail and toll-free calling to the Atlanta area, is also included. Basic cable hook-up and internet access are provided in each room. Alumni Hall has two floors for residents that will house a total of 47 students. The third floor has rooms for two and a hall bath. The second floor has an assortment of rooms (single, apartment-style, and suites). Laundry facilities are located on each floor, and a kitchen is on the second floor. Bass Village is made up of three apartment style buildings each with eight apartments per building, each apartment will house 4 students. Bass A houses males and Bass B and C buildings house females. These buildings are reserved for upper-class students. There is cable in the living room. Rooms are carpeted (except kitchen). Desks are provided and dressers are built in. Bathrooms have sink, shower (and tub in common bathroom), and toilet . Kitchens have full-size refrigerators/freezer, sink, oven, and dishwasher. STANDARD BASS APARTMENT (BELOW)
Cooper and Van Hoose Halls have three floors that will house 102 female students in Cooper and 98 in Van Hoose. The rooms are arranged in suites—two bedrooms, a den, and a full bathroom. There is a lounge with a television and microwave on the second floor of Van Hoose and a kitchen on first floor of Cooper. There are laundry facilities in both Cooper and Van Hoose. TYPICAL SUITE IN COOPER/VAN HOOSE
Hazel B. Eubanks Hall has three floors that will house 72 male students. Each floor has a separate entrance and contains two-bedroom suites connected by a shared shower. Each room has its own sink and toilet. There are laundry facilities, a full kitchen, and a community living room on each floor.
Roberts Hall has four floors which will house 152 male students. There are two hall bathrooms on each floor with three showers each. Each room has a built-in desk, vanity, and closet with shelves. The basement level has a lounge with television, billiards table, ping pong table, and laundry facilities. Desks are permanent.
Townes Hall has two floors which will house 23 female students. There are eight double rooms and seven single rooms each with a private bath. There is a lounge with a television on the first floor, as well as laundry facilities.
Necessities: Laundry Bag, Pillow, Sheets (Single Bed, 39" X 80"), Waste Can, Pillow Cases, Blankets, Bed Spread, Wash Cloths, Towels, Soap, Clothes Hangers, Toilettes, Mattress Cover (Single Bed, 39" X 80"), Multi-Outlet extension cord with circuit breaker (other extension cords pose a danger) Necessities (Apartments Only): Pots & Pans, Silverware, Dishes Nice To Have: Floor Mop, Broom, Cleaning Products (you are expected to clean your own room. Suite bathrooms are to be cleaned by the suite occupants. Community bathrooms are cleaned daily by custodial staff. Refrigerators: MUST be under the following specifications: 50 lbs., 2.5 cubic feet, 2.5 amperage draw. Full size refrigerators are provided in Apartments Microwaves: There are two restrictions: 1. Microwave ovens should not draw more than 750 watts of power. 2. Microwave ovens need to be plugged into a multi-outlet power strip with a circuit breaker, NOT directly into the wall plug. Computers: Internet jacks are located in rooms; however, students should supply their own network patch cable and network adapter if they want to connect their computer to the internet. Telephones: Phone jacks are located in rooms; however, students should supply their own telephone instrument. Local telephone service is provided. Voicemail services are provided. What NOT to Bring: Alcohol, Shot Glasses, Alcohol related posters, Sexually explicit materials, Drugs or Drug paraphernalia, Fire arms, Fireworks, Paint Guns, Large Knifes, Extension Cords without Circuit Breakers, Halogen Lamps, Pets ( can have fish in less than 10 gallon tank ), Toasters, Toaster Ovens, Candles (If it glows – it goes), PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING THAT HAS TO BE NAILED OR SCREWED INTO BLOCK WALLS OR WOODWORK. Masking tape is recommended in small quantities for posters on block walls. |
