Where Will I Live?
All first-year, full-time students are guaranteed housing on campus. Coed and single-sex housing is available. First-year students, assuming availability, may reside in the same residences as upper-class students. Albright also has two coed "First-Year Experience" residence halls.
There are six traditional residence halls. Albright Court, Krause, Smith, Crowell and Walton Halls all offer coed living. Smith, Mohn, and Walton Halls have all female floors. Mohn Hall's academic honors housing is available to students of all class years.
The First-Year Experience
Crowell and Walton Halls are a special living community for first-year students that provide an atmosphere to help students meet personal and academic needs. Special programs encourage faculty/student interaction and provide individual academic attention.
Selected upper-class students (Resident Assistants and Peer Educators) live in Crowell and Walton Halls and serve as mentors offering information and support. Hall activities, discussions, dinners and trips to local attractions contribute to a dynamic living experience.
Students in Albright's Alpha Program for undecided majors living in Crowell and Walton Halls may investigate academic interests through interdisciplinary discussions with faculty and Alpha advisors.
Spaces in Crowell and Walton Halls are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To select the First-Year Experience, indicate Crowell or Walton Hall on your housing preference sheet and return it to the Admission Office.
Honors Housing
Students who are Jacob Albright Scholars have a unique living option in Mohn Hall, a residence designated for honors students. Resident Assistants and Peer Educators, located on each floor, act as resources and sponsor some programming geared toward academic excellence. To select this exciting living and learning environment, indicate Mohn Hall on your housing preference sheet and return it to the Admission Office.
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How big are the rooms?
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Rooms are generally 12' x 12.' Rugs should be 10' x 10' to fit comfortably. Rooms are furnished with desks, desk chairs, beds, dressers and closets. All rooms have blinds. Students may bring their own curtains. Beds are oversized twins. You should purchase twin extra-long sheets. You can also purchase sheets through the Resident Student Association. All rooms are equipped with a micro-fridge.
Telephone service and basic cable are available immediately on your arrival. Students are responsible for providing their own telephone, television, and television card.
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How do I pick roommates?
When Albright receives your housing contract we will begin assigning rooms. Space permitting, we are happy to honor a request for a specific roommate. You and the other person must both make the request on your housing preferences sheet by July 15. Otherwise, room assignments are based on individual interests and needs.
After the College receives your preferences and housing contract, you will receive a room assignment and the name and address of your roommate. We encourage you to contact each other so you can talk about what to bring (i.e. stereos, curtains, TVs, rugs).
Roommate relationships require cooperation and effort from both individuals. Communication is always the key. Of course, there are no guarantees, but the relationship you develop with your roommate can often be one of the most positive experiences of your college years.
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Who will help me with questions?
All first-year students are welcomed by Resident Assistants (RA's), Peer Educators (PE's), Peer Orientation Persons (POP's) and Area Coordinators (AC's). Resident Assistants and Peer Educators are trained to help with any needs you may have. Area Coordinators are full-time professional staff members who reside within the residence halls. Area Coordinators implement a comprehensive residential program that supports the personal growth and development of resident students.
Housing and Residential Learning phone - 610-921-7641
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Residence Hall Facilities
All residence halls have study areas, television lounges and laundry rooms. Custodial services clean common areas. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their own rooms.
Security
There is 24-hour security on campus. Residence halls are always locked. Students are issued swipe cards when they arrive. There are courtesy/emergency telephones at each residence hall entrance so visitors can call residents for access and residents can call the Department of Public Safety. All residence hall doors also have door alarms to prevent doors from being propped open.
Personal Items
Bring anything you need to make your room feel like home! This includes pillows, linens, lamps, desk accessories and so on. You will receive a list of suggested items with your room assignment. It's best to bring less at first and add items as you need them! Students are not permitted to bring a microwave or refrigerator. All rooms include a micro fridge.
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