Residence Life
A place where classmates become neighbors and neighbors become friends building a lifetime of memories.
It's your space now. Make your room your own with photos from home, DIY decor and the occasional trip to Target.
During finals President Wyatt and First Lady Lobie Stone stop by all the residence halls to deliver cookies and some good luck.
Figure out the best dining meal plan for you and all your options.
Nearly all of the furniture in our res halls room is movable…so students can get creative on the setup that works best for them.
Don't miss a morning meal with omelets by Penny in the cafeteria.
Meet you new best friends just down the hall.
Welcome to your new home. We’re so happy you are here. We can’t wait to see how you customize and create your own, new, living space. It’s all yours.
Our campus is a supportive, yet challenging, environment that will become your home away from home. Our office seeks to provide different living opportunities and experiences to students. We’re here to help.
With over 90% of our students living on campus in residence halls, fraternity and sorority houses and theme houses, we offer various living units that are both comfortable and close to friends and classrooms.
FAQs
- Can I move in before my scheduled move-in date?
Students should not expect to move in earlier than their published check-in date and time.
- Do I have to have a meal plan?
Yes, all students living on campus are required to participate in the meal plan. Students who live in Founders Village and special interest houses may request an exemption.
- Can I bring a bicycle?
Yes. Students are encouraged to register their bikes with Campus Safety. We also have a number of Scots Cruisers on campus; bikes students can rent for transportation in Monmouth.
- What if I want a particular roommate who is a class behind me? Can I pull them in with me?
Yes, as long as your desired roommate has designated you as their proxy, you may sign-up that student to be your roommate.
- What if I (or my roommate) can’t make it to General Sign-Up?
With the new online sign-up process, students may log-in online and designate a Proxy
- Do not miss any meeting! You can always use a proxy to sign-up on your behalf!
- I have questions about housing costs and charges; where can I find information on these charges?
Students should visit the Monmouth Business Office’s “Tuition & Fees” website and look at the standard charges per semester.
- Do I need to register for classes in order to sign-up for housing?
YES! With the new online sign-up process, students must REGISTER FOR CLASSES (or be on a Wait List for classes) BEFORE they can use the online housing sign-up process during General Housing Sign-Ups!
- What if I’ve already signed up for housing during an earlier housing processes (i.e. Gender-Inclusive Housing, Special Needs Housing, etc.); am I allowed to change my housing assignment?
NO. Those who have signed up during other earlier housing sign-up processes (besides “squatting”) WILL NOT be allowed to sign-up for a different housing assignment!
- Students who wish to sign-up during one of the earlier housing processes will want to make sure they do not want any other housing assignment PRIOR to securing their housing during these early sign-up dates.
- The only EXCEPTION will be those who have kept their same room (i.e. “squatting”); they WILL be allowed to make room changes during General Housing Sign-Ups.
- What if I’m already signed up for Greek Housing; am I allowed to change my housing assignment?
NO. Fraternity/Sorority members who are signed up (via their Housing Declaration) to live in Greek Housing WILL NOT be allowed to sign-up for a different housing assignment!
- Fraternity/Sorority members should work with their House Managers to check their fraternity/sorority Housing Declaration & housing eligibility!
- What if I’ve already signed up for housing by keeping my same room (i.e. “squatting”); am I allowed to change my housing assignment during General Housing Sign-Up?
YES - you may change your housing assignment during General Housing Sign-Ups (during the appropriate time) if you signed up to keep your same room!
- CAUTION: Once you cancel your housing selection for a space you previously “squatted” online, that space will become available for others to reserve the moment you cancel it!
- Therefore, be sure you wish to cancel your housing selection before doing so!
- How can I sign-up to Keep My Same Room (i.e. “Squat”) for next year?
Thur., March 25, 2021 at 4:00pm thru Sun., March 28 at 11:59pm, students may log-in to the online housing system and sign-up to reserve their same room.
- CAUTION: Some locations will NOT be eligible for reserving, including:
- Bowers, Peterson, Pattee, Founders, Winbigler, Liedman, & Cleland
- Fulton Hall on 1st, 2nd, & 3rd floors
- Graham Hall on 1st & 2nd floors
- Grier Hall on 1st & 2nd floors
- McMichael Hall 1st & 2nd floors
- Contact Dean John Salazar, (or 309.457.2113) regarding issues.
- CAUTION: Some locations will NOT be eligible for reserving, including:
- I heard that we can’t squat rooms this year; is this true?
Partially True. Students are unable to sign-up to keep their same room (i.e. “squat”) in premium housing units for upperclassmen; Bowers, Peterson, & Pattee Halls. We are not allowing “squatting” in premium halls so that more senior-level students have the ability to choose preferred housing before underclassman.
- Students may sign-up to keep their same room in:
- Fulton (4th floor)
- Graham (3rd floor)
- Grier (3rd floor)
- McMichael (2nd & 3rd)
- Can I move in before my scheduled move-in date?
Students should not expect to move in earlier than their published check-in date and time.
- Do I have to have a meal plan?
Yes, all students living on campus are required to participate in the meal plan. Students who live in Founders Village and special interest houses may request an exemption.
- Can I bring a bicycle?
Yes. Students are encouraged to register their bikes with Campus Safety. We also have a number of Scots Cruisers on campus; bikes students can rent for transportation in Monmouth.
- Are pets allowed?
With the exception of aquatic pets, such as small turtles and fish in small aquariums, students are not permitted to bring pets to campus. Students are fined for keeping pets in their room. Service and Assistance animals are permitted by following the College’s policies and submitting the proper forms for approval.
- Do I need my own property insurance?
Yes. Students are responsible for their own property. Monmouth College does not offer property insurance.
- Can I bring a car?
Yes, all students may have a vehicle on campus. Visit our parking website for details.
- What if I need air-conditioning because of allergies, asthma or another medical condition? Or what if I have another special housing need?
Students with special housing needs should work with their doctor to complete a special housing needs request form.
- Are rooms carpeted?
Rooms feature a mix of carpeted and non-carpeted areas. Individual room measurements are not always available since measurements vary, but all rooms will accommodate a rug up to eight-feet by ten-feet. Rugs and carpeting may not be affixed to the floor.
- Is co-ed housing available?
Bowers, Liedman, McMichael, Pattee and Peterson halls are co-ed, with roommates paired by gender. All other residence halls are single-gender. Gender inclusive housing is also available.
- Can I choose my roommate?
Yes. New incoming students interested in rooming together can request each other when they submit their living preference room. Returning students can choose their roommates as part of the housing sign up process.
- Where can I do my laundry and how much does it cost?
Most residence halls have laundry facilities on the first or ground floors of their buildings. Bowers Hall’s laundry room is on the 3rd floor. Residents can do their laundry any time, day or night. It’s a $1.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry, per load. Coin machines are located conveniently in each laundry room.
- What do I do if I need something fixed?
Did you notice a light out in your room? Or maybe your room is unseasonably cold or warm? Speak with your floor’s Resident Assistant (RA) or your hall’s Head Resident (HR). All student staff members have the ability to submit work orders on behalf of residents.