Rhode Island School of Design - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		1,459
Average Housing Costs		$6,490
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		70%
Number of Dormitories		13
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		3
Best Dorms		15 Westminster Colonial Apartments
Worst Dorms		The Quad (freshman dorm)

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It’s true, you can’t avoid dorm life if you come to RISD as a freshman. However, there are some definite pluses to living in the Quad. You are right by food and studios, and there are always people around and awake to hang out with. Some of the dorms are suites, so you’re not sharing a bathroom with an entire floor, and all the rooms are big enough to be comfortable. If you’re not so lucky as to get a suite, the communal bathroom is only for a year. Once you’re out of the freshman dorms, life gets better. Almost all of the dorms on campus are full of character and have a nice atmosphere and space to them. They are fairly small, so you get to know your house and remain plugged into what’s going on around campus without being smothered by it. If you stick it out a year or so in outer housing, then you will build up enough points to get yourself into Colonial Apartments, which is basically just as good as living off campus, only slightly less homey. Colonial is the goal of every student living on campus because you get your own bedroom, and there is a bathroom and kitchen for every apartment.

Students who want to live in doubles or triples have an advantage because if one roommate gets a better lottery number, the best number of the group rules. For example, if one student has lived on campus for two years, and another has only lived on campus for one, when the two-year student is called, she brings the one-year student in, they pick out their room together based on the floor plans, and both sign contracts in order to secure their space. If you are not present at the lottery, you will not be given a space, and there is no way to reserve a space.

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carmenrisd2013

Chemistry and Chemical Technology '14

A+

Sophomore Housing

The Sophomores have to live on campus and the lottery is pretty stressful. Charles Landing is usually whats always left last, and although no one wants to live there because its a 12 minute walk from campus, I would say its the nicest dorm. It feels more homey and separated from campus. I got lucky and my apartment was even remodeled. 15 West is the "nicest," its newer but it feels like a hospital. Colonial is so cute, but small apartments.

May 03, 2012

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Lilyamelcher

Fashion and Apparel Design '16

A-

Hot Hot Hot

In the summer, these dorms(in the quad) are a steaming ball of fire. Of corse the south dorms have air conditioning and so do the 15 west dorms.

Other than that the dorms are excellent. some big enough for you and your roommate to work on the floor together. Single rooms tend to have really pretty windows. And the studio/ work spaces are excellent.

Mar 27, 2012

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ibabieredi

Fashion and Apparel Design '13

B

Depends on Dorm

Charles Landing is nice but very far from school (about a 15 min walk). 15 West is very close to all the school buildings and is in the same building as the library. The freshman dorms don't all have AC so it could be very hot.

Aug 11, 2011

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Room Types		Apartment single Double Double triple Efficiency Large studio Single Studio Suite Triple
Bed Types		Lofts Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Closet Desk and chair Dresser Internet connection Kitchen in each building Laundry facilities in each building Local phone service Lounge with cable TV Night stand Recycle/trash room in each building Window coverings Wireless internet

Available for Rent

Microwaves and minifridges are available for rent.

Cleaning Service

The maintenance staff takes care of all public bathrooms (including bathrooms in the suites) and hallways every weekday.

Did You Know?

All housing is smoke free.
Dexter House was a funeral home in which H.P. Lovecraft's aunt had her wake.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Barstow House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 19
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry.

Carpenter House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 22
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry.

Congdon House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 31
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry, vending machine, porch.

Dexter House
Floors: 2 + basement
Number of Occupants: 20 (+RA)
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: TV lounge, laundry, half kitchen, studio space, porch, vending machine, connects to freshman studio “What Cheer Garage.”

Dunnell House (16 Angell St.)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 16 (+RA)
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry, house ghost.

East Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 80
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Single and double suites
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry.

Farnum Hall
Floors: 3 + basement
Number of Occupants: 50
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single suites
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry.

Homer Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 142
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, Ping-Pong and pool tables, vending machines, computer station, laundry.

Nickerson Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 142
Bathrooms: Bathrooms Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, piano, laundry.

Nightingale House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 19 (+ RA)
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry.

Pardon Miller House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 15 (+RA)
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, laundry.

South Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 80
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Single and double Suites
Special Features: Studio space, TV lounge, kitchen, air-conditioning, laundry.

Thompson House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 16 (+RA)
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: TV lounge, laundry, kitchen, studio space.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

15 Westminster
Floors: 11
Number of Units: 500
Bathrooms: Shared by suite or apartment
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single and double suites; 3- and 4-bedroom apartments; mini-, single-, double- and 1-bedroom lofts
Special Features: First 2 floors contains RISD library and café, and upper floors are like three separate living spaces: floors 3–5 are alcove suites, 6–9 are apartments, and 10–11 are lofts.

Colonial Apartments
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 121
Bathrooms: Shared by apartment
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Efficiencies, studios, large studios, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Apartment-style with personal kitchen, living area, and bath, communal laundry.

Dwight House
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 21
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios, large studios
Special Features: Apartment-style with personal kitchen and bath, communal laundry.

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