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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
70 %
Best Dorms
- College Circle Apartments
- Emerson Hall
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
2
College Prowler Take
IC is a residential college, which means that all students, except for seniors, are expected to live on campus. With the addition of the College Circle Apartments, many students stay on campus for four years. Apartments give students the option of living more independently because they are not required to purchase a meal plan. Boothroyd Hall has been renovated and is definitely the nicest Quad building. This dorm houses is part of the First Year Housing Program so it has exclusively freshmen. The Towers are known for being loud, but when it’s cold, it’s nice to not have to venture outside to eat. The Terraces are far from campus, so it’s a pain to walk in the cold. Emerson Hall has private bathrooms, but you get used to sharing in the other halls. IC offers many housing options, and most are generally happy with where they live. The special housing dorms can be very beneficial for those who are interested. Skilled Resident Assistants are required to design informational programs for their residents, and the RAs are there when their residents get locked out, are confused about how to register for classes, or just need someone to listen. The residents of most dorms form tight communities, and some dorms even form teams for intramural sports. Students Speak Out
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The Circles and Gardens are...
The Circles and Gardens are obviously the nicest, with more space, a kitchen, and a family room. The on-campus housing is pretty tight (small space), but I would recommend living in the dorms at some point, just to make connections on campus. I would recommend the Towers with a view of the lake on one of the higher floors. I faced the lake freshman year on the eighth floor, and it was a gorgeous view. I miss that so much now! |
Anonymous says: |
Avoid Clarke, but above all, avoid...
Avoid Clarke, but above all, avoid the Towers. |
Anonymous says: |
The dorms are all right, nothing...
The dorms are all right, nothing special. Living in the First-Year Program dorms, like Rowland and Tallcott, is a really great way to make friends and makes freshman year enjoyable. Personally, the Upper Quads are usually a safe bet if you have to live in the dorms. Lower Quads are pretty bad from what I’ve seen. The Circle Apartments are really nice, but they’re mostly for upperclassmen, and it’s better if you have a car because they’re not very close. |
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The dorms are great. They are...
The dorms are great. They are homey, and you can make them your own. It is also the perfect way to meet new people. Activities are always going on, and there is a real sense of community in them. I prefer the Quad dorms because they are close to everything, and I like the general set-up. |
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The Towers can get loud and...
The Towers can get loud and crowded, but people who live there often say it’s a great time and that they really bond with their floor. Lastly, there are the Terraces. They are a fun place to live and don’t really give off as much of the dorm room feel, but they are the farthest away, which still isn’t too far. Also, there are apartments, the Gardens and the Circles. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV jack
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Ethernet connection
- Free campus and local phone calls
- Recycling bins
- Shelving units
- Window coverings
Room Types
- Apartments
- Doubles
- Singles
- Suites
- Triples
Available for Rent
Through a company hired by the school, students can rent MicroFridges, which are a microwave and refrigerator combination, and mini-refrigerators. MicroFridges are popular among students because student-brought microwaves are not permitted in dorm rooms.
Also Available
- Theme areas and floors, mostly in the Terraces, and first-year learning programs
Cleaning Service
Public areas, such as bathrooms shared by a floor, are cleaned each weekday.
Dormitories
Bogart (Lower Quad)
Floors: 3 + basement
Number of Occupants: 126
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen, non-smoking building
Boothroyd (Upper Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 96
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen, first-year program
Clarke (Lower Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 110
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen, non-smoking building
East Tower
Floors: 13
Number of Occupants: 320
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, kitchen, TV and study lounges, laundry, non-smoking building
Eastman (Lower Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 108
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen, non-smoking building
Emerson Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 281
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly upperclassmen, freshmen
Room Types: Double, triple
First floor is non-smoking, air-conditioning, common area with vending machines, kitchen, TV and study lounges, laundry, office space, mail
Hilliard (Upper Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 93
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen
Holmes (Upper Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 111
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen
Hood (Upper Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 113
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen, substance-free program
Landon (Lower Quad)
Floors: 3 + basement
Number of Occupants: 129
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen, non-smoking building, honors program
Lyon (Lower Quad)
Floors: 3 + basement
Number of Occupants: 120
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen
Rowland (Upper Quad)
Floors: 3 + basement
Number of Occupants: 129
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen,. first-year program, non-smoking building
Tallcott (Upper Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 111
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, microwaves, lounges, laundry, kitchen, First-Year Program, non-smoking building
The Terraces
Floors: 12 buildings, 2–3 floors each
Number of Occupants: Each building houses 50–120
Bathrooms: Shared by floor, some suites have private
Coed: Yes, except Terrace 1 (women only)
Residents: Mostly upperclassmen, freshmen
Room Types: Single, double, triple, 5- and 6-person suites
Home to Greek sections, Housing Offering a Multicultural Experience and Living Environment with an Academic Direction programs, some non-smoking buildings, study and TV lounges, kitchens, vending, laundry, mail, Terrace Dining Hall
West Tower
Floors: 13
Number of Occupants: 307
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Vending machines, kitchen, TV and study lounges, laundry, non-smoking building
Campus Owned Apartments
College Circle Apartments
Floors: 2–3
Number of Units: 690
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and transfer students
Room Types: Apartments for 2–6 people
Private kitchen, dining, living area, community mail, laundry, exercise recreation area, lounge, vending
Garden Apartments
Floors: Varies
Number of Units: 408
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: 2-, 4-, or 6-person apartments
Private kitchen and living areas
Did You Know?Most freshmen who decide to live in the First-Year Program find that it is a very rewarding experience because they live with all freshmen, and programs are designed to ease the transition into college.
After a student’s freshman year, he or she can apply to live in a Garden or College Circle Apartment, which means the meal plan is no longer required. This saves a lot of money, even when food has to be bought at the grocery store.
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