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Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
76 %
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes - Students are required to live on campus for their first three years. This is to encourage Oxy's community feel, and to facilitate participation in extracurriculars. Three quarters of all Oxy students opt to stay on campus for their fourth year.
College Prowler Take
Living on campus at Occidental is definitely well worth it. The buildings are well-maintained, if not completely aesthetically pleasing, and people in every hall have a strong sense of community. Each dorm has its own personality, and even the “ugly” dorms such as Braun have people living there who wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. While some people do
not like living on the upper part of campus, the small size of
the campus makes it a moot point. Every dorm is an enjoyable place to live, and the high demand for on-campus housing every year is proof that living on campus is fun, enriching, and well worth the cost. The only problem is that with the increasing numbers of incoming freshmen, it’s incredibly difficult to get a room on campus. Singles are the most coveted rooms on campus, especially by upperclassmen. Eight of Oxy’s dorms feature single rooms. Having a roommate can be a great experience because it teaches you a lot about yourself and others. Having a roommate can be difficult, but it is a great experience that deserves a fair chance and should be approached with an open mind. Most of what people enjoy about living on campus is the community, something that the school truly tries to foster with its Residence Life staff of students that live in the halls. Students that become active in their hall get the most enjoyment, and those that deal with roommate issues openly and maturely will have a better overall experience as well. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
youremuchtoodumb says: Occidental College 2014 Social Sciences  |
If you are a transfer student, and...
If you are a transfer student, and they put you in Stearns, run away screaming! No, but seriously, make them move you. I had a horrible experience there as a transfer in a single room on a floor of transfers in the most anti-social dorm on campus. Not fun for a student who knows no one.
Campus Housing: April 14, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The school puts a lot of time and...
The school puts a lot of time and money into building a strong Residence Life staff in each of the halls and it makes a big difference. Every dorm has its strength from the awesome people that they put there. I could live anywhere on campus, because I love the student RAs and HCs that they have. |
Anonymous says: |
I had a triple freshman year, and...
I had a triple freshman year, and I loved it. Our room was bigger and we had our own sink, which was really nice. But what made it was the fact that my two roommates and I got along really well. It’s all about learning to deal with people, even if they’re different from you. If you can get along with even the most difficult person, then you’ll never have a problem living on campus. |
Anonymous says: |
I lived in a triple my freshman...
I lived in a triple my freshman year because they ran out of room for us. It was okay, but I definitely felt like I was the odd one out between the three of us. Unless you know two other people really well, stay away from the triples if you can. |
Anonymous says: |
Why would you want to live...
Why would you want to live anywhere else when you can live right next to everything, right on campus, with all your friends down the hall from you? |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed fame and mattress
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Wireless Internet access
Room Types
- Doubles
- Large singles
- Small singles
- Suites
- Triples
Also Available
- Quads in Norris can apply to be substance-free
Cleaning Service
Yes, in public areas and bathrooms only
Dormitories
Bell-Young Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 110
Bathrooms: 4
Coed: Yes but floors are single gendered
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Built in 1956, this residence hall is one of four that has air-conditioning. Bell-Young is adjacent to Rangeview Hall and has electronic key-card access.
All residence halls are smoke free, have a computer lab, laundry, a meeting/gathering space and a lounge wired with DirecTV.
Berkus House (1601)
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 27
Bathrooms: 22
Coed: Women ony
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double and quad rooms
Large communal kitchen (meal plan is optional in this House) and dining room, large lounge, and is near Rush Gym.
Braun Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 116
Bathrooms: 4
Coed: Yes but floors are separated by gender
Residents: First-years only
Room Types: Doubles, three triples
Triple rooms have their own balconies. This too is one of four halls with air-conditioning. It was built in 1962 with a partial renovation in 1990. It's near Sycamore Glen and Anderson Field.
Chilcott Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 90
Bathrooms: 3
Coed: Yes but single0gendered floors.
Residents: Freshmen, mostly upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Built in 1959, rooms all have their own sinks. Chilcott is close to Dining Hall and Liberal Arts building.
Erdman Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 80
Bathrooms: 8
Coed: Yes. The first floor is single gendered and the second is entirely co-ed.
Residents: Freshmen, mostly upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Built in memory of Professor Pardee Erdman's late wife, in 1927. Boasts unique architecture from its period. Some rooms have private bathrooms. Erdman is one of the most popular buildings on campus.
Haines Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 135
Bathrooms: 6
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Built in 1940 in honor of the Reverend Francis S. Haines and Mrs. Mary Orr Haines, his wife. An addition was added in 1954 and the building was renovated in 1992 to restore its original period architecture. Rooms have their own sinks. It is close to the Liberal Arts building and Campus Dining.
Newcomb Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 140
Bathrooms: 5
Coed: Yes, by wing
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Has air-conditioning, is third largest residence on campus, great for students who want to live on lower campus, built in 1956 and was renovated in 2001. Has electronic key-card access, and is close to Booth Music Center and Dining Facilities.
Pauley Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 107
Bathrooms: 5
Coed: Yes, but also includes three single-gender floors
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles and triples, mostly doubles
Is proud home of the Multicultural Hall, and residents must apply to live in Pauley. Built in 1959 and was renovated in 2003.
Rangeview Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 274
Bathrooms: 274
Newly built in the tile and stucco style, Rangeview is the largest residence hall on campus. It boasts a fitness center, classrooms and study halls, lounges, an underground parking lot, elevator access to all floors, and several courtyards.
Stearns Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 120
Bathrooms: 6
Coed: Yes, by wing
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Built in 1983 in honor of three brothers of the Stearns Family.
Stewart-Cleland Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 142
Bathrooms: 5
Coed: Yes but floors are separated by gender
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, doubles
Built in 1953 and named for two generous benefactors of the College. It was renovated in 1999, and is known as “Stewie” to students.
Wylie Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 61
Bathrooms: 4
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
No freshmen are allowed to live in Wylie, which is why it is called the “Quiet Dorm,” built in 1940 and was renovated in 1994.
Did You Know?All dorms have computer labs and wireless Internet access throughout. They are also smoke free, have their own laundry facilities, and provide lounges or meeting spaces.
Occidental is one of the few schools in the country that has a Women’s Center that is devoted to dealing with women’s issues in the dorms, on campus, and in the community.
All students that live on campus must buy one of the three meal plans, unless they live in 1601 or the Women’s Center. Only freshmen are guaranteed housing at Oxy. All other students must enter into a drawing for rooms with other upperclassmen.
Each dorm has satellite television and multiple game tables in their lobbies available for all students to use.
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