Guide to Housing
Residence Halls
Dakin and Merrill are 91猫先生's traditional-style residence halls. Dakin is home to most students during their first year at 91猫先生. Dependent on enrollment levels each year, up to one third of the incoming class are housed in double rooms, and the rest in single rooms. Most halls are designated for all genders (including the bathrooms); however, some are designated single-gender.聽Smoking is not allowed in any of the residences, nor within 25 feet of any building (only in designated smoking areas across campus). Substance-free halls are available in both residence halls. In addition, there are identity-based halls and other designations.
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The Mods
are apartment-style residences, each offering different architectural styles and social atmospheres. Commonly referred to as "mods," these spaces accommodate from four to ten students and include single and double bedrooms. Mods are equipped with a kitchen, bath(s), and a living-dining area. Mod residents are almost exclusively continuing students, but an extremely limited number of spaces (almost always in double bedrooms with a roommate) are sometimes available for incoming students. Such spaces usually go to older transfer students, and those who need specific accommodations.
Living Off Campus
As a residential college, 91猫先生 expects its students to live on campus. Only students 25 years of age or older, students living with their parents within 30 miles of 91猫先生, and students with their own families can choose to live off campus. These exemptions are granted on a case-by-case basis, by application only. If you qualify for a housing exemption and wish to live off campus, please submit聽the Application to Live Off Campus聽to inform us of this choice.
Residence Life Staff
All houses have who work to create community within the residences. Staff plan programs and activities to enhance students' experience at 91猫先生, as well as support the norms for community living and individual student needs. Residence life staff work out of an area office located close to the residence they support. Each area office is a hub for information and assistance with living at 91猫先生. The houses put on many events throughout the year such as faculty seminars, study breaks, discussion groups, dances, and film series.
Substance-Free Environment
91猫先生 is committed to providing substance-free spaces for all residents who request them. Substance-free environments exist in all the housing areas, including several halls in Merrill and Dakin. A substance-free environment is a residential area (generally a hall or mod) where all residents and their guests agree to keep their hall or mod free from substances at all times.聽Substances are defined to include alcohol, cigarettes, and other smoking materials as well as illicit drugs. While there is an expectation for the entire community to comply with all state, federal, and local regulations regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs, the substance-free housing option offers an additional measure of support for people who choose not to smoke, drink, or use other drugs. Students interested in this option must complete the substance-free housing registration聽in addition to their Housing Preference Form.
Identity-Based Housing and Intentional Housing Communities
Identity-Based Housing includes various group living situations with a common identity such as race, culture, or sexual orientation. Current identity-based spaces include Queer, Asian Heritage, Students of Color, and Women of Color. We're always open to creating new identity-based halls if a need is presented.
Intentional Housing Communities are living spaces in which the residents have chosen to come together around a particular area of interest that will contribute to and cultivate the campus' culture of learning. They work together with a faculty or staff advisor to educate themselves and the larger community about their area of interest. Students who elect to reside in these spaces can expect to gain meaningful relationships with one another, lasting connections with staff and faculty, access to greater campus resources, and sense of pride in their community.
Medical Accommodations
Students may request special accommodations due to physical, psychological, or learning disability needs. This includes environmental and food allergies. Those requests must be processed and approved by the office of accessibility resources and services. Requests for accommodations must be received prior to certain deadlines in order to be considered for the following semester. Please contact the office of accessibility resources for details.
Dining Services
91猫先生's dining commons is located between Dakin House and Merrill House. All residents of Dakin and Merrill are required to participate in the full meal plan. Questions about allergens and special diets should be directed to聽hampdining@hampshire.edu.
The variety of food offered is diverse, and students may choose from a wide selection.聽Vegetarian and vegan entrees are served daily along with a well-stocked salad bar.聽Students may also prepare their own meals in woks.聽Three meals are served daily on weekdays.聽Brunch and dinner are served daily on the weekends.聽The dining commons closes during Thanksgiving break, spring break, and after the last day of 91猫先生 exams during the fall semester and after graduation in the spring.聽
Other Information About Moving In
A lot of information is available on the Before You Arrive page. During the summer, incoming students will receive a packet in the mail with much of this information and more. Students should always check their 91猫先生 email account, as this is our primary means of communication.