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Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
92 %
Best Dorms
- 280 College Street
- Frye Street Union
- Rand Hall
- The Village
Worst Dorms
- Frye House
- John Bertram Hall
- Leadbetter House
- Page Hall
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
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Dorms range from the spectacular to the squalid, and obviously, the higher your housing lottery number is, the better your dorm will be. The newest accommodation is 280 College Street, which is equipped with singles and doubles, a kitchen with an oven and stove, as well as a fireplace lounge for concerts or studying. Mostly first years live here, but there are also sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well. The Village is a popular cluster of suites, which house mostly juniors and seniors, and some sophomores—if you’re lucky. John Bertram Hall has big singles and doubles in the basement, although it makes for an awkward dynamic because most of the rooms are four-person suites, so it can be hard to mingle. The kitchen has an oven, and you can often smell chocolate chip cookies wafting through the air on weekends. JB has the reputation of being a party dorm and the “jock” dorm, so it’s noisier and dirtier than designated quiet dorms, such as Adams. However, Adams is usually filled with people who got bad lottery numbers, so it’s not uncommon to see parties there and music blasting out the windows upon occasion. First-year students should avoid Page and aim for Parker, though both are good places to make long-lasting friendships. Other students choose to live in houses on Frye Street, which are charming, but small and out-of-date. Houses are available to upperclassmen as well, and these range from the beautiful Moulton House and well-equipped Frye Street Union to the small and cramped Frye House, Davis House, and Leadbetter House. The rooms in Leadbetter are large, though, since only five people live there. Since the house doesn’t have a television or laundry machines, residents get unlimited keycard access to Davis house, next door, which allows them to branch out. The best part about housing at Bates is the wide variety of options available to students—or at least to students with good housing lottery numbers. There are suites, quads, doubles, and singles in both dorms and houses. Themed houses, such as the Russian House or the Fine Arts House, allow students with similar interests to live together. Since these theme designations change every year, students have a greater chance of living in a themed house that really interests them. There are all-female and all-male houses, chem-free and quiet dorms, and big party dorms, like Rand and Page. It can be difficult to get a single if you have a poor lottery number, and students are sometimes put on summer placement, but everyone who wants a room at Bates will have one, even if it’s a forced triple in Page Hall. Students Speak Out
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BatKB says: Bates College 2013 English Language and Literature  |
I think living in a dorm is a rite...
I think living in a dorm is a rite of passage. I lived in Smith freshman year, which is undoubtedly one of the most confining living spaces you could ask for in a dorm—there are four people living in two small rooms. That being said, it was also a lot of fun, in retrospect. I met a lot of people and formed some pretty close friendships. I also lived in a great room in Page sophomore year.
Campus Housing: March 01, 2009
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BatAF says: Bates College 2016 Social Sciences |
Despite the fact that I had heard...
Despite the fact that I had heard horrible things about Page, I absolutely love it. Everyone on the floor gets pretty close, and it's kinda detached, if you like that. Parker's not bad—it's quiet and boring. Smith would be a really unfortunate place to live if you don't love your roommates—all three of them.
Campus Housing: February 17, 2009
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BatAC says: Bates College 2014 Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
Each dorm has a pretty different...
Each dorm has a pretty different feel to it. The New Dorm—which still doesn't really have a name—is really nice, but doesn't have the character that some of the old ones do. Rand—or Old Rand, as people call it—is also a great place to be. The houses on Frye Street are also a lot of fun, but living there can mean a 10-minute walk to class.
Campus Housing: February 16, 2009
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jsawyer says: Bates College 2013 English Language and Literature |
The dorms vary. The New Rand...
The dorms vary. The New Rand Village is the nicest and has a cozy lounge. The Village suites are the most popular choice for juniors and seniors. The off-campus houses are old and many are not up to code, so the rooms are smaller and the buildings have more damage. John Bertram Hall also has suites and limited singles, which are pretty big. However, it is stereotypically the jock dorm, so it can be loud and there has been a lot of dorm damage in the past. JB, Frye Street Union, and the New Rand Village have stoves and ovens. Smith is a nice place to live as a freshman because you meet a lot of people, although the quads can get very crowded.
Campus Housing: February 15, 2009
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After freshman year and definitely...
After freshman year and definitely after sophomore year, you have the option of living in one of the houses right off campus. While they vary in size and theme, I highly recommend living in one of these. They provide a more home-like atmosphere and are also a great way to meet new people and live with friends. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Bookshelf
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Ethernet connection
- Free campus and local phone calls
- Waste basket
- Window coverings
- Wireless Internet
Room Types
- Singles
- Doubles
- Triples
- Quads
- Suites
Available for Rent
The Physical Plant will occasionally offer extra pieces of furniture that students may take for their rooms. Students may rent any outdoors equipment from the Outing Club’s E-room.
Also Available
- Bates has female-only and male-only houses available. There are several chemical-free buildings on campus and a number of quiet houses and dorms. There is also themed housing available. Examples of previous houses include the International Film House, the Slavic Studies House, the Cooking House, and the Film Production House.
Cleaning Service
There is at least one janitor assigned to every dorm and house, depending on how large the building in. They are on campus Monday through Friday, working all day, cleaning bathrooms, floors, common rooms, and picking up the occasional beer can left on the stairwells from the weekend. As long as you are respectful, they are very funny and friendly, perfectly willing to have a conversation with the students in their dorm.
Dormitories
280 College Street
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 152
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
First floor kitchen and lounge, outdoor grill, study areas.
Arthur P. Hopkins House (Village Three)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 52
Bathrooms: One per suite or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Chase House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 19
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Cooking House, kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Cheney House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen, lounge with a grand piano, quiet house.
Clason House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 31
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Chemical-free housing, laundry.
Davis House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 13
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Laundry, lounge.
Frye House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 30
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Frye Street Union
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 11
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Dining room, kitchen, lounge with big-screen TV.
Hacker House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 21
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Film Production House, kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Hayes House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 20
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
International Film House, laundry.
Herrick House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 13
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Lounge.
Howard House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 12
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Chemical-free housing, lounge.
John Bertram Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 81
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Three-room suites (two double bedrooms and a common area)
Kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Leadbetter House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 5
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen.
Miliken House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 28
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Lounge, ramp.
Mitchell House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 19
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Laundry, lounge with a piano and a fireplace.
Moody House (Village One)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 56
Bathrooms: One per suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Kitchen, laundry, lounge, seminar classroom.
Moulton House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 23
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Game room, kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Nash House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 14
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen, laundry, lounge, Slavic Studies House.
Page Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 131
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Parker Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 143
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Kitchen, laundry, lounges and study rooms on most floors.
Parsons House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 29
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, doubles
Laundry, lounge with a piano and a fireplace.
Pierce House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 22
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Laundry, lounge with a pool table.
Rand Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 112
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchenettes on each floor, laundry, lounges.
Rzasa House (Village Two)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 40
Bathrooms: One per suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Small House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 27
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Lounge.
Smith Hall
Floors: 3 towers, 5 floors each
Number of Occupants: 180
Bathrooms: One per floor in each tower
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Two-room quads
Kitchen, laundry, lounge, seminar rooms.
Turner House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 13
Bathrooms: One per suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Lounge.
Webb House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 21
Bathrooms: One per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Wentworth Adams Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 165
Bathrooms: Two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Residents:
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen, laundry, lounge with pool table.
Whittier House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 16
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Kitchen, laundry, lounge, Quiet House.
Wilson House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 27
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen, lounge.
Wood Street House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 9
Bathrooms: One or two per floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen, laundry, lounge, Russian House.
Did You Know?The majority of Bates students live on campus. On-campus housing is guaranteed to students all four years. Off-campus apartments are also available to rent through the College. This is intended to foster a sense of community within the school. Bates is very environmentally conscious. Recycling is the rule, and the campus sponsors a variety of “greening” projects. New students are urged to bring energy-efficient appliances with them when they come to school. Most first-year students have roommates and are clustered in groups of roughly 12 to 16 students, with upperclass students serving as junior advisors (JAs).
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