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The Housing and Residential Learning Department seeks to create an optimal living environment for each resident student through departmental interaction, both with all outside service-oriented agencies, and with all internal college constituencies. Furthermore, the Department develops social and educational programs in the residence halls in order to foster a strong sense of community, as well as encouraging individual personal development in each resident student. |
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Dear Resident Student:
You have made a remarkable decision to join our residential community at Albright College. As a resident student at Albright, you will learn what it means to share a living space and respect your surroundings. You will have many opportunities to connect with your peers through residence programming and experience what it means to help create a “living-learning” environment. Living on campus, you will have the chance to truly embrace campus life at Albright College. While you are here, our distinguished faculty will educate you, our dedicated staff and administration will guide and support you, and you will become a unique part of these wonderful Albright traditions.
You will never forget the first time you moved into a residence hall, the first time an RA knocked on your door to ask you to join a hall program, or the very first resident who made you feel at “home” and would later become your friend for life. You will always remember those “all-nighters” when cramming for a biology final, ordering student-discounted pizzas from Mama’s, and then making a late-night Wawa run for coffee just to stay awake. Each experience is what you make of it. Most will make you laugh, but some might make you cry. It is up to you to make the most of your Albright experience. As a former student and four-year resident student here at Albright, I am proud to serve my alma mater and its students in my role as housing director. It is my own personal experience that my Albright roommates, friends and teammates played integral roles in helping me become the person I am today.
It is my sincere hope that this guide will provide you with all the information you need regarding your on-campus living experience at Albright. Please read this guide carefully, as it will prove to be a valuable resource. Please contact me or any member of the Housing staff if we can be of any assistance to you while you are here. We look forward to having you become a part of the Albright residential community. You are Albright, and you will remember your time here for the rest of your life.
Sincerely,
Amanda Hanincik `00
Director of Housing and Residential Learning |
Address - 1331 Richmond Street, Reading, PA 19604
Phone / Fax - 610-921-7641 (phone) / 610-921-7617 (fax)
Staff
- Amanda Hanincik - Director of Housing & Residential Learning/Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
610-921-7637
ahanincik@alb.edu
- Pam Tanger - Administrative Assistant
610-921-7641
ptanger@alb.edu
- Jennifer Constantino - Assistant Director for Housing and Residential Learning/Head Women's Volleyball Coach
610-921-7661
jconstantino@alb.edu
- Nikki Dietrich - Assistant Director for Residential Learning/Housing
610-921-7886
ndietrich@alb.edu
- Rebecca Peal - Assistant Director for Housing and Residential Learning
610-921-7636
rpeal@alb.edu
Click on the items below to find information and forms that you may print. Note: Commuter students may wish to sign up for a limited meal plan.
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All first-year and second-year, full-time students are required to live in campus housing. Coed and single-sex housing is available. First-year students, assuming availability, may reside in the same residences as upper-class students. Albright also has two coed "First-Year Experience" residence halls - Crowell and Walton Halls.
There are six traditional residence halls. Albright Court, Krause, Smith, Crowell and Walton Halls all offer coed living. Mohn and Walton Halls have all female floors. Mohn Hall is the academic honors residence hall and is available to students of all class years.
The First-Year Experience
Crowell and Walton Halls are a special living community for first-year students that provide an atmosphere to help students meet personal and academic needs. Special programs encourage faculty/student interaction and provide individual academic attention. Crowell and Walton Halls are also substance-free residence halls. Smoking is not permitted in any residence hall and illegal drugs are prohibited. First-year students are assumed to be under the age of 21 and are not allowed alcohol in either of these residence halls. All students residing in these residence halls must sign a “Substance Free Agreement."
Selected upper-class students live in Crowell and Walton Halls and serve as mentors offering information and support. Hall activities, discussions, dinners and trips to local attractions contribute to a dynamic living experience.
Students in Albright's Alpha Program for undecided majors living in Crowell and Walton Halls may investigate academic interests through interdisciplinary discussions with faculty and Alpha advisors.
Spaces in Crowell and Walton Halls are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To select the First-Year Experience, indicate Crowell or Walton Hall on your housing preference sheet and return it to the Admission Office by the deadline, June 1.
Honors Housing
Students who are Jacob Albright Scholars have a unique living option in Mohn Hall, a residence designated for all honors students. Resident Assistants, located on each floor, act as resources and sponsor some programming geared toward academic excellence. Mohn Hall offers computer rooms on each floor and includes a social lounge, an individual study lounge, and a group study lounge. To select this exciting living and learning environment, indicate Mohn Hall on your housing preference sheet and return it to the Admission Office. Upper-class honors students receive preference in this residence hall.
Albright Woods Apartments
The Albright Woods apartments house upper-class students. Each apartment houses four students with two double occupancy rooms. Each apartment consists of a bathroom, living room area, storage closet, and a full kitchen complete with a refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher. Each apartment is also fully furnished with standard campus furniture. All apartments either have a balcony or porch. Albright Woods is the only residence on campus where students may bring a microwave as well as grills without propane tanks.
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Rooms are generally 12' x 12.' Rugs should be 10' x 10' to fit comfortably. Rooms are furnished with desks, desk chairs, beds, dressers and closets. All rooms have blinds. Students may bring their own curtains. Beds are oversized twins. You should purchase twin extra-long sheets. All rooms are equipped with a micro-fridge.
Telephone service and basic cable are available immediately on your arrival. Students are responsible for providing their own telephone, television, and television card.
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| RESIDENCE HALL |
FLOOR SPACE |
WINDOW OPENING |
HEIGHT OF ROOM |
CLOSET WIDTH |
ENTRANCE DOOR WIDTH |
| ALBRIGHT COURT |
(please click the link to the left to view room dimensions for Albright Court) |
| ALBRIGHT WOODS |
(please click the link to the left to view room dimensions for Albright Woods) |
| CROWELL HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
| KRAUSE HALL |
11'9"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h 44"w x 35"h (lower level) |
9'2" 8'6" (lower level) |
50" |
29" |
| MOHN HALL (DOUBLE) |
13'5"d x 11'3"w |
48.5"w x 55"h |
8'0" |
46" |
29" |
| MOHN HALL (SINGLE) |
6'3"d x 10'6"w |
40"w x 55"h |
8'0" |
40" |
29" |
| NORTH HALL |
12'0"d x 11'5"w |
56"w x 61"h |
9'4" |
43" |
33" |
| SMITH HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
| WALTON HALL |
11'10"d x 12'0"w |
44"w x 64"h |
8'6" |
50" |
29" |
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Bed Loft Information
Bed lofts are permitted in all rooms on campus but must be ordered through the College approved vendor, Campus Loft. Students should call 1-877-bedloft or visit the website at www.877.bedloft.com for more information. Bed loft rentals are approximately $189.00 per year, but increase to $209.00 after a specific date. For safety reasons, students are not allowed to construct their own bed lofts or use bed risers.
When Albright receives your housing contract we will begin assigning rooms. Space permitting, we are happy to honor a request for a specific roommate. You and the other person must both make the request on your housing preference sheets by June 1. Otherwise, room assignments are based on individual interests and needs.
After the College receives your preferences and housing contract, you will receive a room assignment and the name and address of your roommate. We encourage you to contact each other so you can talk about what to bring (i.e. stereos, curtains, TVs, rugs).
Roommate relationships require cooperation and effort from both individuals. Communication is always the key. Of course, there are no guarantees, but the relationship you develop with your roommate can often be one of the most positive experiences of your college years.
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All first-year students are welcomed by Resident Assistants (RA's), Peer Orientation Persons (POP's) and Assistant Directors (AD's). Resident Assistants are trained to help with any needs you may have. Assistant Directors are full-time professional staff members who reside within the residence halls. Assistant Directors implement a comprehensive residential program that supports the personal growth and development of resident students.
Housing and Residential Learning phone - 610-921-7641
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All residence halls have study areas, television lounges and free laundry rooms. Custodial services clean common areas. Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their own rooms.
Public Safety and Security
There is 24-hour security on campus. Residence halls are always locked. Students are issued swipe cards when they arrive. Each student also receives either a key or combination for the assigned room. There are courtesy/emergency telephones at each residence hall entrance so visitors can call residents for access and residents can call the Department of Public Safety. All residence hall doors also have door alarms to prevent doors from being propped open. Housing staff and Public Safety Officers also make regular rounds in the residence halls for safety and security purposes.
Personal Items
Bring anything you need to make your room feel like home! This includes pillows, linens, lamps, desk accessories and so on. You will receive a list of suggested items with your room assignment. It's best to bring less at first and add items as you need them! Students are not permitted to bring a microwave or refrigerator. All rooms include a micro fridge.
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What types of items are not permitted on campus?
Items such as multi-bulb lamps exceeding 3 bulbs, halogen lamps, space heaters, candles and any other items with an open flame that may be a fire hazard are not permitted on campus. Please note that this list is not inclusive. You may refer to the Community Living Guide, What Should I Bring to College list, or call our office with specific questions.
What if I don't get along with my roommate?
Once you move into the residence halls, students will not be allowed to make room changes for the first two weeks. This is called a "room freeze period". Students are encouraged to work things out with their roommate. After the first two weeks of each semester, if the roommates cannot seem to reach a solution, they can either have a member of the housing staff hold a mediation, or they may visit the Housing Office to request a room change. Room changes will be honored based on availability and the date of the completed room change request form. However, room change requests will not be accommodated after November 1 of the fall semester and April 1 of the spring semester.
Is there cable in the room?
Yes, each room comes with a basic Comcast cable connection that is already included in your fees. This connection does not have the premium movie channels such as HBO, Starz, etc., but Comcast will be in the residence halls at the beginning of the year with special offers for those additional channels. Students are responsible for any additional costs other than the basic services provided. You should bring a TV cable cord for your room.
Do students bring their own computers to campus?
Although there are various computer centers on campus available for student usage, many students will bring their own personal computers and lap tops to campus. The residence halls do not have wireless connections. Please remember to bring your Ethernet cable.
What item do students often forget?
Students often forget an Ethernet cable. This is the cable that allows a resident to connect their computer to Albright's network. Many residents neglect to bring this cable and must purchase one upon arrival.
What is an RA?
RA is an acronym for Resident Assistant. An RA is here to tend to residents' needs. They are highly trained in the following areas: First Aid & CPR (AHA certified), safety, counseling, programming, promoting a welcoming environment, and implementing the policies set forth by the College. There is an RA on duty each night. It is the RA's job to do rounds throughout the evening in order to make sure there are no problems within the residence hall.
Are there phone lines in the room?
The College supplies each room with a standard phone jack. The students have unrestricted access to the line when calling local numbers or other residents residing on campus. Each student is supplied with a long distance password in order to make calls to non-local numbers. The student is responsible for bringing their own phone and setting up their campus voicemail.
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 Andre Forbes-Ezeugwu ’10 is the lead resident assistant (RA) for North Hall. He is from Paterson, N.J., and attended Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts. At Albright he is a music business/theatre major. Below, Andre answers some questions to give an inside look at life in the residential halls on Albright's campus.
What is an RA?
Resident assistants are upperclass students selected to be the eyes and ears of security. We also support and help students with their transition to college emotionally and educationally. If there is any problem that we can’t solve we have access to every department on campus and can connect our residents to the proper individual.
What do some freshmen bring to campus that is not permitted?
Candles, five-arm lamps (standing lamps with five arm light bulbs), hot plates, toasters, personal microwaves and refrigerators (not issued from the college)
Do you have fire drills?
Yes, at least once a semester.
How is safety in the residence halls?
We are very tight with security; all students are issued an id card that allows them access only to their residence hall. All resident assistants on duty are to walk the hallways every hour starting from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. each weeknight and from 8-2 a.m. on weekends. Albright College Public Safety also conducts nightly checks on each of the residence halls to check for suspicious activity. (Albright Public Safety is on duty 24/7)
What if I don't like my roommate?
Upon your acceptance to Albright College you will receive a preference card that will give you the opportunity to put your living personality on paper. This card will also give us the capability to match you up with a person that has the same interests and living preferences as you do. You will be asked questions like: Do you smoke? What time do you usually go to bed? Etc. You also can tell us all of your likes, dislikes, allergies, favorite TV shows and music. Once you get to Albright, you and your roommate will answer a list of living questions and sign a roommate contract, just to make sure that both of you are on the same page. In the rare case that you should be matched up with a student that you don’t want to be living with, the Housing Office can easily make other living accommodations for you upon their notification of a problem.
Is there cable in the room?
Yes, you can also purchase a cable box for additional channels with HD capabilities. (Prices for the cable boxes range from 5 to 10 dollars.)
Are there activities in the residence halls for students to get to know one another?
Yes! Every resident assistant administers at least six programs for their residence hall. So, from your very first night and throughout the entire semester, RA’s put on a series of fun, exciting and educational programs for their residents.
Do students bring their own computers to campus?
Yes, although most students do, they are not required to. All of the residence halls have Ethernet connections for PC and Mac computers. But, a computer isn’t required because Albright provides the student body with a computer lab of PC and Mac computers.
Do students study in the residence halls?
Yes, students do study in the residence halls; if your room is too loud because your roommate is entertaining some of their friends, all you have to do is use the residence hall lounge. Every residence hall has a lounge with Internet connection so you can bring your personal computer to do your work.
What item is most often forgotten by freshmen when packing for school?
A personal First-Aid kit. Also, pack enough underwear and socks for a month, an iron, lint brush, a cable cord for your television and an extra light for your room.
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 Sara Parsons ’10 is a resident assistant (RA) in Crowell Hall. She is from Towanda, Pa., and attended Towanda Jr/Sr High School. At Albright she is a biology and evolutionary science major. Below, Sara answers some questions to give an inside look at life in the residential halls on Albright's campus.
What is an RA?
An RA is a responsible student who is there to ensure the safety of the residents, resolve conflicts between roommates/residents and someone to make the living environment a fun and cheery place to live (and also a person to complain to when you’ve had a crummy day!).
What do some freshmen bring to campus that is not permitted?
The five-headed floor lamps (it’s a fire hazard, even if you only use three bulbs!).
Do you have fire drills?
Yes, we have at least one a semester.
What if I don’t like my roommate?
If you’ve talked to your RA and roommate and there’s still no resolution, then after the two-week freeze period (at the beginning of each semester) a roommate can choose to move to a different room.
Are there phone lines in the room?
Yes, bring a phone! (Even though you won’t use it) You never know if someone at the school will need to get in touch with you. Everyone has an extension number and voicemail.
Is there cable in the room?
There is a cable connection in the room. So, bring a cable cord and you get basic cable… for FREE!
Are there activities in the residence halls for students to get to know other students?
Yes, resident assistants and the Housing Office put together programs throughout the semester to get residents out of their room and to get to know one another.
Do students bring their own computers to campus?
Most students do, but Albright does not require you to. There are computers available in the library and computer lab, as well as an additional small computer lab in every academic building.
Do students study in the residence halls?
Definitely! The lounge or a friend’s room are ideal places to study with other people who have the same class as you. But if you need absolute silence and a hard, uncomfortable chair to do work, may I suggest the third floor corner of the library? (It’s open till midnight!)
What are the bathrooms like?
There are bathrooms on every floor (one for girls, one for guys) with four stalls, three showers and four sinks. I know it doesn’t seem like a lot, but everyone will be showering at different times (morning, after practice in the afternoon or at night), so you won’t have to wait in line for the shower, I promise (Well, definitely no more then five minutes.).
What item is most often forgotten by freshmen when packing for school?
Freshmen always forget something, but it’s different for everyone: sometimes it’s something silly like a pillow or toothbrush, an Ethernet cord to connect to the Internet, or even a floor lamp (You should bring ALL of these!). But thankfully the Albright bookstore and Walmart are close by!
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