Residence Life

Each hall is very unique and has a "personality" of it's own. No hall is like the other, either in its architecture or its internal arrangements. Styles range from Winbigler and McMichael Hall's long corridors to modern suite style living for upper-classmen in Bowers Hall.

You are going to college to expand your horizons -- not to limit your future. You'll soon discover that the residence hall is much  more than a place to live... it is an environment that will actively contribute to your success. Monmouth College is proud to be a residential campus where 93% of all students live on campus. When living on campus, you can enjoy the great benefits available in Monmouth College residence halls.

Academic Enhancements
National studies indicate that students who live on campus are less likely to drop out, have more contact with faculty and other students, and are more satisfied with the college experience.

Friends
Meeting new people is one of the best things about residence hall life. Some of these people are likely to become life-long friends!

Convenience
Walk to class, the library, athletic events, concerts and other campus events. Plus, many convenient services like laundry rooms, vending, cable and computer connections, workout facilities, VCR's, pool tables, ping pong tables, vacuum cleaners, exercise rooms, kitchenettes, microwaves, study lounges, computer terminals and formal lounges are located within the residence halls.

Helpful Staff Members
Residence halls are staffed with friendly staff members including Resident Assistants, Head Residents and full-time professional Hall Directors who are available  to assist students in meeting their academic and personal goals. Each residence hall also has a full-time custodian who cleans all common areas, corridors, recreational areas and bathrooms. (You have to clean your own room). All maintenance problems are fixed by Monmouth College maintenance staff. We look forward to having you on campus, where your residence hall will be your "home away from home."

Residence Halls for Women

• Fulton Hall
• Liedman Hall
• McMichael Hall
• Grier Hall

Residence Halls for Men

• Cleland Hall
• Winbigler Hall
• Graham Hall

Co-educational Living Options

• Bowers Hall (Upperclassmen Only)
• Founders Village (Upperclassmen Only)
• Gracie Peterson Hall (Opened Fall 2007)
• North Hall
• Theme Houses

Fraternity House
Upperclass members of a fraternity have the option to live in their respective fraternity house.

Beyond the traditional residence hall living, Monmouth College offers a variety of additional living arrangements. Students may choose to live in:

• Premium Housing (private bath)
• Theme Housing (service house)
• Fraternity Houses

Roommates and Assignments
New students receive notification of their hall assignment during the summer. Students are assigned to residence halls in order of the paid deposit date. The sooner the Living Preference Form and deposit fee are sent, the more likely you are to receive your first or second hall preference.

Roommates are assigned based on the variables listed on your Living Preference Form. If you choose a roommate, every effort will be made to honor this preference. Both roommates must request each other. However, preferences cannot be guaranteed.

Campus Dining
All food service on campus is contracted through Aramark Catering Services, the number one food company in the United States. There are three eating establishments on campus; the main dining hall which offers a wide range of food. Scotland Yard, which is more fast food and the Library Coffee House which is a coffee house, sandwich and dessert shop.

Scots Market
Scots Market is a convenience store located in the lower level of the Stockdale Student Center.

Mail Service
Mailboxes are located in the Stockdale Center. To assure prompt delivery use the following format for your address:

Your Name
MC Box #
318 North 9th Street
Monmouth, Illinois 61462

Air Conditioners
The college provides air conditioners to students who may have a chronic disease and absolutely require one. Request must accompany a doctor's certificate. There is a per semester installation charge outlined in the Tuition and Other Charges brochure.

Storage
Limited storage facilities are available for students to store small personal items. Students are not allowed to store large items like couches and entertainment centers. The College does not take responsibility for damage or loss of any items stored on campus.

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside or within fifteen (15) feet of any College-owned facility or in any vehicle owned or leased by Monmouth College.

Visitation
Visitation hours are established so that guests of the opposite gender may visit in the student rooms. A student's right to study/privacy supersedes a roommate's right to host a guest.

Unlimited Visitation Halls
Bowers, Liedman, Winbigler, Fulton, McMichael, North Hall, Gracie Peterson Hall, Fraternity Complex, Founders Village and Theme Houses.

Limited Visitation Halls
(16 hours during the week, 18 hours during the weekend) Cleland, Graham and Grier

Additional Information

• Carpets are not allowed in student rooms. Students can bring throw rugs.
  
• Lofts are not allowed to be brought from off campus.
  
• Halogen Lamps are not allowed in student rooms.

Room Furnishings
Each residence hall room comes with the following items:

• Beds (bunkable) with 36"W x 80"L mattresses
• Dressers
• Desks and desk chairs
• Closets
• Smoke Detector
• Phone Jack
• Internet and Campus Network Connection
• Cable Hookup

What to Pack

• Small Bucket (to carry shower items)
• Laundry Soap
• Softener Sheets
• Laundry Bag/Tub
• Toiletries
• First Aid Kit
• Robe
• Umbrella
• Small Sewing Kit

College Supplies

• Stapler
• Dictionary - Thesaurus
• Desk Lamp - No Halogen Lamps
• Notebooks
• Pencils - Pens - Highlighters
• Paper Clips
• Tape
• Pencil Sharpener

Optional Items

• Iron (boards provided)
• Throw Rugs
• Computer
• Storage Crates
• Television
• Stereo
• Answering Machine
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Palm Pilot

Room Necessities

• Hangers
• Decorations
• Poster Putty
• Wastebasket
• Glasses - Silverware
• Linens - Pillow
• Towels
• Alarm Clock
• Fan
• Telephone
• Dry Erase Board
• Power Strip - Extension cord
• Cleaning Supplies

The Important Stuff

• Photos of Family and Friends
• Address Book and Stationary
• Envelopes
• Postage
• High School Yearbooks
• Quarters (for laundry)
• Mementos from Home
• Camera - Film

Health Supplies

• Band Aids
• Stomach Medicine
• Antibiotic Cream
• Pain Reliever
• Throat/Cough Lozenges

Complete your Living Preference Form online today!

PLAN YOUR CAMPUS VISIT!

Make your plans today to come explore the campus, experience the sights and sounds and discover for yourself what life and learning are all about at Monmouth College.