Housing & Residence Life • Emory & Henry

Emory & Henry is considered a Residential Campus which means we require all students to live on-campus while attending the University.

The historic campus maintains the scenic beauty of Central Appalachia but gives convenient access to the region’s activities and culture. On-campus residents find there are always friends and activities to engage in. The E&H campus features a variety of residence halls with co-ed, single-gender, and gender-inclusive accommodations. Residence halls feature Resident Advisors to assist students as they acclimate to their new surroundings. The Office of Housing and Residence Life website hopes to offer you an array of information to prepare students for their arrival to campus.

Students who are interested in living off-campus must submit an Off-Campus Housing Application and be approved by the Office of Housing and Residence Life. All applications are due by February 1st and must be completed annually. To learn more about living off-campus, please see details here.

For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach our team at housing@emoryhenry.edu.

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<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1378-when-will-first-year-students-find-out-where-they">When will first-year students find out where they will live on campus?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Students who commit to Emory & Henry University and pay their deposit can find out their specific room numbers and roommate assignments in mid-July in order to accommodate students with disabilities and specific housing accommodation needs.</span><br/><strong><br/><br/></strong></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/664-can-first-year-students-have-cars-on-campus">Can first-year students have cars on campus?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer">Yes, you are able to have a car on campus. All students must register their vehicle through the Campus Police Office. <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/ehc.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2CAUySTZEgxtSfOTbzcMXhmlT_GzN9F_XjcKjByWprI852g/viewform?c=0&w=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">To register a vehicle, please use this form.</a></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1391-when-will-first-year-students-move-into-the">When will first-year students move into the residence halls?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All first-year students who have not been required to move into the halls early for athletic or affinity programs will move into their residence hall room on the first day of fall student orientation.</span> <a href="/orientation/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about orientation</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></a></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/756-are-students-allowed-to-have-guests">Are students allowed to have guests?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer">Yes, students are allowed to have guests with the understanding that students are responsible for their guests and the actions of their guests.<a class="faq-widget-link link-with-arrow yellow" href="/live/blurbs/756-are-students-allowed-to-have-guests">More info</a></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/761-how-do-i-become-an-ra">How do I become an RA?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer">Students are eligible to apply to be an RA after living on-campus for at least one semester. Students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. The RA selection process is a competitive process. To learn more about the RA selection process or express interest in becoming an RA, please contact Housing & Residence Life at housing@emoryhenry.edu.</div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1395-do-i-have-to-have-a-meal-plan">Do I have to have a meal plan?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All residential students are required to have a meal plan.</span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1376-where-will-i-live-on-campus-as-a-first-year">Where will I live on campus as a first-year student?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All first-year students will live in one of our Themed Living Communities. Most first-year students are either placed in Elm Hall, Hickory Hall, & Wiley Jackson Hall. First-year students are placed together so that they may form relationships with other students that last the duration of their time on campus. Elm and Hickory Halls are double occupancy rooms with standard furniture and amenities. Each room has its own private bathroom. Common areas within each hall includes lounges, two full kitchens, and media rooms. Students may also choose to live in Wiley-Jackson Hall, an historic hall on campus. The cost of Wiley-Jackson Hall is less than Elm and Hickory Halls primarily because Wiley-Jackson Halls provide common bathrooms per hall rather than private bathrooms per room. The same furniture and amenities are provided in Wiley-Jackson Hall, and common areas include lounges and full kitchens.</span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1385-do-first-year-students-have-to-have-roommates">Do first-year students have to have roommates?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All first-year students who have not been approved for a housing accommodation through the <a href="/powell-resource-center/disability-support-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office of Academic Support & Disability Services</a> are assigned roommates.</span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/759-who-do-i-contact-to-place-a-work-order-request-for">Who do I contact to place a work order request for my room?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer">Students can place a work order request by completing the <a href="/live/forms/19-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">work order request form</a>, contacting their Resident Advisor to enter a work order request for them, or contacting the Housing & Residence Life Office at housing@emoryhenry.edu or (276) 944-6529.</div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1383-how-is-my-roommate-selected">How is my roommate selected?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once students complete the <a href="/admission/admitted-students/whats-next/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Housing Agreement & Residence Life Data Form</a>, the Housing & Residence Life staff will work through the information each student submits about habits, interests, needs, etc. to assign compatible roommates. It is important to note, however, that everything cannot be captured in a form and that there is no such thing as the perfect roommate. An important experience of university life is living in a community with many different people from different backgrounds, beliefs, and interests. A good rule for a successful roommate experience is to keep an open mind.</span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1398-can-i-have-a-pet-if-so-what-kind-of-pet-can-i-have">Can I have a pet? If so, what kind of pet can I have?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Currently, no pets are permitted in the residential facilities with the exception of fish contained in a tank equal to or less than ten (10) gallons (per apartment, suite, or room).</span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1404-if-i-need-help-in-the-residence-halls-who-will">If I need help in the residence halls, who will help me?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Emory & Henry University prides itself on being able to provide individualized care for our students. Each residence hall on campus is assigned to a Resident Advisor, who serves as a student employee within Housing & Residence Life and receives extensive training and certifications on assisting our students. Additionally, each residence hall and Resident Advisor is assigned to an Area Coordinator, who serves as a professional live-in staff member. The professional and student staff assist students with any need they may have within the residence halls and connect students to other campus resources as well.</span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1400-how-big-should-my-microfridge-and-microwave-be">How big should my microfridge and microwave be?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Microwaves must be UL approved and less than 1000 Watts. Microfridges must be UL approved and no larger than 4.6 cubic feet. Bring appliances outside of the restrictions have the potential to exceed the electrical capacity of the room/building, may frequently flip breakers, and damage the appliances. To learn more about standards for appliances, please review the</span> <a href="https://www.emoryhenry.edu/live/files/381-508emory-henry-college-community-living-guide"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Community Living Guide</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1399-what-is-an-emotional-support-animal-or-a-service">What is an emotional support animal or a service animal? Aren’t those just pets?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Emotional support animals and service animals are not pets. These animals serve as accommodations for students with documented needs through the <a href="/powell-resource-center/disability-support-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office of Academic Support & Disability Services</a>. As accommodations, emotional support animals and service animals are protected by the Fair Housing Act and must be accommodated within campus housing. <a href="/powell-resource-center/disability-support-services/policies-procedures/">To learn more about emotional support animals and service animals, see the policies here.</a></span></div></aside>
<aside class="faq-widget"><div class="faq-widget-question"><a href="/live/blurbs/1380-what-furniture-comes-with-a-standard-residence">What furniture comes with a standard residence hall room?</a></div><div class="faq-widget-answer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Each residential student is provided with a twin extra long bed that includes an authorized mattress with a nylon cover, a dresser with three large drawers, a desk and desk chair. All rooms have closet space for each resident. </span></div></aside>

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