Address - 1331 Richmond Street, Reading, PA 19604
Phone / Fax - 610-921-7641 (phone) / 610-921-7617 (fax)
Staff
- Amanda Hanincik - Director of Housing & Residential Learning/Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
610-921-7637
ahanincik@alb.edu
- Pam Tanger - Administrative Assistant
610-921-7641
ptanger@alb.edu
- Jennifer Constantino - Assistant Director for Housing and Residential Learning/Head Women's Volleyball Coach
610-921-7661
jconstantino@alb.edu
- Nikki Dietrich - Assistant Director for Residential Learning/Housing
610-921-7886
ndietrich@alb.edu
- Rebecca Peal - Assistant Director for Housing and Residential Learning
610-921-7636
rpeal@alb.edu
Click on the items below to find information and forms that you may print. Note: Commuter students may wish to sign up for a limited meal plan.
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All first-year and second-year, full-time students are required to live in campus housing. 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 - Crowell and Walton 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 is the academic honors residence hall and 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 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 by the deadline.
Honors Housing
Students who are Jacob Albright Scholars have a unique living option in Mohn Hall, a residence designated for all honors students. Resident Assistants, located on each floor, act as resources and sponsor some programming geared toward academic excellence. Mohn Hall offers computer rooms on each floor and includes a social lounge, an individual study lounge, and a group study lounge. To select this exciting living and learning environment, indicate Mohn Hall on your housing preference sheet and return it to the Admission Office. Upper-class honors students receive preference in this residence hall.
Albright Woods Apartments
The Albright Woods apartments house upper-class students. Each apartment houses four students with two double occupancy rooms. Each apartment consists of a bathroom, living room area, storage closet, and a full kitchen complete with a refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. Each apartment is also fully furnished with standard campus furniture. All apartments either have a balcony or porch. Albright Woods is the only residence on campus where students may bring a microwave as well as grills without propane tanks.
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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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| RESIDENCE HALL |
FLOOR SPACE |
WINDOW OPENING |
HEIGHT OF ROOM |
CLOSET WIDTH |
ENTRANCE DOOR WIDTH |
| ALBRIGHT COURT |
(please click the link to the left to view room dimensions for Albright Court) |
| ALBRIGHT WOODS |
(please click the link to the left to view room dimensions for Albright Woods) |
| CROWELL HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
| KRAUSE HALL |
11'9"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h 44"w x 35"h (lower level) |
9'2" 8'6" (lower level) |
50" |
29" |
| MOHN HALL (DOUBLE) |
13'5"d x 11'3"w |
48.5"w x 55"h |
8'0" |
46" |
29" |
| MOHN HALL (SINGLE) |
6'3"d x 10'6"w |
40"w x 55"h |
8'0" |
40" |
29" |
| NORTH HALL |
12'0"d x 11'5"w |
56"w x 61"h |
9'4" |
43" |
33" |
| SMITH HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
| WALTON HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
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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 preference sheets by June 1. 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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All first-year students are welcomed by Resident Assistants (RA's), Peer Orientation Persons (POP's) and Assistant Directors (AD's). Resident Assistants are trained to help with any needs you may have. Assistant Directors are full-time professional staff members who reside within the residence halls. Assistant Directors 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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All residence halls have study areas, television lounges and free laundry rooms. Custodial services clean common areas. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their own rooms.
Public Safety and 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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What types of items are not permitted on campus?
Items such as lava lamps, halogen lamps, space heaters, candles and any other items with an open flame that may be a fire hazard are not permitted on campus. Please note that this list is not inclusive. You may refer to the Community Living Guide, What Should I Bring to College list, or call our office with specific questions.
What if I don't get along with my roommate?
Once you move into the residence halls, students will not be allowed to make room changes for the first two weeks. This is called a "room freeze period". Students are encouraged to work things out with their roommate. After the first two weeks of each semester, if the roommates cannot seem to reach a solution, they can either have a member of the housing staff hold a mediation, or they may visit the Housing Office to request a room change. Room changes will be honored based on availability and the date of the completed room change request form. However, room change requests will not be accommodated after November 1 of the fall semester and April 1 of the spring semester.
Is there cable in the room?
Yes, each room comes with a basic Comcast cable connection that is already included in your fees. This connection does not have the premium movie channels such as HBO, Starz, etc., but Comcast will be in the residence halls at the beginning of the year with special offers for those additional channels. Students are responsible for any additional costs other than the basic services provided. You should bring a TV cable cord for your room.
Do students bring their own computers to campus?
Although there are various computer centers on campus available for student usage, many students will bring their own personal computers and lap tops to campus. The residence halls do not have wireless connections. Please remember to bring your Ethernet cable.
What item do students often forget?
Students often forget an Ethernet cable. This is the cable that allows a resident to connect their computer to Albright's network. Many residents neglect to bring this cable and must purchase one upon arrival.
What is an RA?
RA is an acronym for Resident Assistant. An RA is here to tend to residents' needs. They are highly trained in the following areas: safety, counseling, promoting a welcoming environment, and implementing the policies set forth by the College. There is an RA on duty each night. It is the RA's job to do rounds throughout the evening in order to make sure there are no problems within the residence hall.
Are there phone lines in the room?
The College supplies each room with a standard phone jack. The students have unrestricted access to the line when calling local numbers or other residents residing on campus. Each student is supplied with a long distance password in order to make calls to non-local numbers. The student is responsible for bringing their own phone and setting up their campus voicemail.
