Muhlenberg College - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		1,995
Average Housing Costs		$5,035
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		92%
Freshmen Living On Campus		99%
Number of Dormitories		9
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		3
Best Freshman Dorms		Walz Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms		The Village
Best Dorms		Robertson Hall South Hall Taylor Hall Walz Hall
Worst Dorms		East Halls Prosser Hall
Worst Freshman Dorms		Prosser Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms		East Halls

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College dorms can be a scary place, but thankfully Muhlenberg’s dorms are pretty tolerable. Freshmen have the option of living in one of three buildings: Walz, Brown, and Prosser. Walz is usually everyone’s first choice—with the biggest rooms and air conditioning. Brown is the all-girls' dorm, and the room quality is a close second to Walz. The large windows allow plenty of sunlight to fill the room, and the ceilings are surprisingly high—the perfect choice for those who appreciate quiet and do not mind the abundance of estrogen. Some say that Prosser is the dorm for building character, but it does have its bonuses. As the largest dorm on campus, there are always people to meet in Prosser. Sure, you share the bathroom with more people and your room may look like a walk-in closet, but you'll always be in the center of the social scene.

Upon being accepted to Muhlenberg, incoming freshmen send in a deposit and fill out a housing survey. Residential services immediately starts planning room assignments as soon as students fill those out. Therefore, many students who applied early decision end up living in Walz. If you are not an early decision student or not placed in your first choice, do not worry; even with their varied reputations, there really is no “bad” dorm. Each one is decent in its own right, and most freshmen grow to appreciate their living situation—no matter where they end up. Then, once freshman year is over, students enter into the ever-chaotic lottery system. The stress of finding a roommate is compounded with the lottery number you find in your mailbox. There really is no way of escaping this arduous process. So, the best any student can do is research their best housing options as soon as possible. It might also help to avoid burning bridges with those students who receive better numbers.

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brookecookie2

'15

Economics

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Hungry? You've Come to the Right Place

You're in luck! After a long day of studying, my mouth waters at the site of the freshly baked cookies. The food at Muhlenberg is easily better than most restaurants I have been too, and that says alot in itself. When my best friend from Princeton University comes to visit, she brags, "This food is better than PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, can you believe it? The other night they served skirt steak, prime rib, and a station for designing "your own" combinations of mashed potatos. Some days its omelettes or sorbette, bottom line is that it is NEVER dissapointing. The produce is organic and locally grow & there is a wide variety for those who consider themselves "picky" eaters, kosher, vegan, vegetarian.etc.

Dec 07, 2011

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mb244899

'14

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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A Welcoming Atmosphere

There is always something to do and people with whom to be friends. Whether a person likes to party or not, he/she will always find someone similar. Everyone is friendly and considerate.

Nov 08, 2010

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ce237706

'12

Dance

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Housing at Muhlenberg

I am an Resident Advisor at Muhlenberg so I am very familiar with the housing process. For freshman it is great that the 3 freshman dorms are all on the same side of campus, it makes it really easy to get to know the people in the class. Prosser is considered to be not the ideal since there is no a/c and the rooms are smaller, but I loved living there because I was so close with the people on my floor, it was definitely a very social dorm. There is an all girls dorm-Brown Hall-which is available for all years, the ceilings are high and the rooms are generally on the bigger side. For upperclassmen there are many options from traditional dorms, to suite style living, to apartments, and the M.I.L.E. houses(Muhlenberg independent living experience). I feel that the housing costs are a bit on the steep side but living off campus is also an option for upperclassmen, and being an RA gives you the option of receiving your salary as a housing credit which is nice. The process of the housing lottery is a bit hectic and is purely based on luck of which number you get. RA's on campus are really focused on building a community in the residence halls through hall programs, activities, etc. It really helps to feel at home away from home.

Sep 11, 2010

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Types of Housing Offered		Apartments for single students Coed dorms Fraternity/sorority housing Special housing for disabled students Special housing for international students Women's dorms
Room Types		Doubles Quads Singles Triples
Bed Types		Bunkable beds Lofts Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Closet or wardrobe Desk and chair Dresser Free cable Free campus and local phone calls Internet connection Overhead or wall lighting Window coverings
Also Available		MILE (Muhlenberg Independent Living Experience) houses are available for upperclassmen. Although they are technically "off campus," they are only a 15-minute walk away. To live in a MILE property, you need to fill out an off-campus housing application. Other special-interest housing is available, which entails a completely different application process.

Available for Rent

MicroFridge (with refrigerator, freezer, microwave) is available for $199.99 (with $20 security deposit).

Cleaning Service

In public areas. Community bathrooms are cleaned by staff daily.

Did You Know?

East is Muhlenberg’s oldest residence hall, built way back in 1903.

All of Muhlenberg’s dorms are smoke-free facilities.

Muhlenberg guarantees that a student will have housing for all four years.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Benfer Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, suites
Special Features: Central air conditioning, computer lab, laundry, private entrance, living room for each suite

Brown Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: High ceilings, big windows, two study lounges, computer labs, kitchen, TV lounge, laundry

East Halls
Floors: 3 (seven sections)
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Computer lab, laundry, study lounge, access to the Martin Luther Underground

Martin Luther Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Computer labs, study lounge, laundry, Martin Luther Underground with kitchen, game room, and TV lounge

Prosser Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, quads
Special Features: Game room, kitchen, laundry, study lounges, computer lab, offices for Campus Safety and Residential Services

Robertson Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, suites
Special Features: Central air conditioning, laundry, kitchens, living room, rec rooms

South Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, suites
Special Features: Central air conditioning, laundry, kitchens, living room, rec rooms

Taylor Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, private bathrooms, computer labs, study lounges, TV lounge

Walz Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Central air conditioning, laundry, game room, kitchen, TV lounge, computer lab, study lounge

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

2201 Chew Street
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, suites
Special Features: Each suite has a living room, bathroom, and full kitchen. Basement has laundry provisions and meeting space; there is air conditioning and an elevator.

MILE (Muhlenberg Independent Living Experience)
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: MILE housing is Muhlenberg-owned off-campus housing. Two-, three-, and four-person houses, as well as leased properties, are available.

The Village
Floors: 3 (five buildings)
Number of Units: 25–49
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Each unit has a kitchen, bathroom, and living room. There is air conditioning.

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