Housing Guide for New Students and Parents

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Table of Contents

• Res Life Philosophy: What We Are All About
• A Brief Note to Transfer Students
• The Room: What you see when you arrive
• Living with Roommates: Getting to Know Each Other
• Residence Hall Descriptions: Home Sweet Home
• The Questionnaire: This is the Important Part!
• The Housing Agreement - Signing the Lease
• Specialty Contract: Quiet & Substance-Free
• What to Bring: The Necessities of Life! and What Not to Bring: Just Leave it!
• It's All in the Timing: Getting stuff this summer
• The Meal Plan: Let's Eat!
• Just What Exactly Does a Resident Advisor Really Do?
• How does the Area Director Fit In?
• Transportation: Getting Around Town
• Who's Who: Important People, Places, and Numbers on and off Campus
• College Calendar: Planning the Year Ahead!
• Campus Map: Help...I Think I'm Lost!
• Tips for Parents
• FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
• Building Community at Hamilton College

Residential Life Office

Location:
Elihu Root House: 2nd Floor

Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm

Contact:  reslife@hamilton.edu
(315) 859-4023 [voice]
(315) 859-4525 [fax]