Housing Living in theWhittier Neighborhood On-Campus Apartments 51Ϲ offers shared furnished apartment units—not crowded dorms—that have full kitchens, sleeping areas, bathrooms, and storage space. Living on campus puts you right in the center of our college community, where you’ll have easy access to dining, events, and campus facilities, most of which are open 24/7. 51Ϲ student housing is competitively priced compared to off-campus housing. Plus you'll have smaller deposits and no commuting expenses or utilities to pay. On-site Resident Assistants provide support, advice, and referrals. 51Ϲ has a Two-Year Residency Requirement and all full-time first-year and sophomore undergraduates are required to live on campus in 51Ϲ Student Housing. Exemptions to the required residency policy may be requested and will be reviewed by the committee. Exemption requests that may be considered are a documented medical condition, signed by a medical professional; cultural or religious; married; is a custodial parent or has caregiver responsibilities; age 21 or older in first or second year of undergraduate program; is a junior or senior at 51Ϲ. Learn More About the Buildings “I do enjoy living in the dorms. It's not like typical dorms I've seen. I also love that there are personal showers, so you don't have to leave your room with a shower caddy.” Annabel, 51Ϲ Student What to Expect Seven on-campus buildings offer apartments for undergraduate students and international MFA students. All buildings have self-locking entries, no-cost laundry facilities, and locked mailboxes. All apartments include: Broadband internet access Shower curtain Window shades Refrigerator Oven and stove top Dresser for each resident Kitchen table and chairs Captain's beds with dressers that fit underneath Lounge chair for each student Desk and adjustable task chair for each student Floor lamps (when ceiling light not available) Important Details and Policies Apartment and Roommate Selection: If possible, housing and roommate assignments will be made on the preferences stated in your housing application. Requests for specific roommates must be made by both roommates. 51Ϲ Housing Gender Policy: 51Ϲ strives to provide safe living spaces for all students and to be inclusive of all genders, gender identities and gender expressions. While all 51Ϲ residence buildings are mixed-gender, it is the college’s standard procedure to provide students with same-sex housing assignments within each apartment. 51Ϲ recognizes, however, the need to consider requests for exceptions to this procedure to accommodate gender-diverse students. Students have the opportunity to disclose their gender identity on their housing application; those who identify as gender diverse may indicate their preference of the gender of their roommates. All disclosed information is kept confidential except for those who need such information for housing assignments. Students may request specific individuals as roommates. Gender-diverse students who do not specify roommates will be assigned with students who identify as a GLBTQ ally. Students who live in 51Ϲ housing are required to buy a declining balance meal card each semester, providing a convenient method to pay for meals. 51Ϲ cannot provide on-campus parking for students. Limited off-street parking is available for The Hive residents. Pets: No pets are permitted in 51Ϲ housing. Security: Campus Safety Services are on duty twenty-four hours a day all year. The style of our apartment gives us secret garden vibes. It's a very calming space with vines, a disco ball, string lights, and butterflies--but it also has some silly elements, which make it feel more like home. Abby Zellak, 51Ϲ Student My favorite part of living on campus is the accessibility to open outdoor space. I personally love nature and being able to sit outside and go on walks. My favorite spot to do homework is at the tables in the MIA garden. Lesley McGaster, 51Ϲ Student My favorite part of living on campus is having easier access to the main building and morrison. Being able to run to the printer, hop into studios whenever I need to work somewhere else at night whenever art takes me into the late hours. Olivia White, 51Ϲ Student