Residential Life
A Unique Four-Year On-Campus Living Experience
As an Albright College student, you will live on campus for all four years. We’ve found it’s a great way to create strong friendships, build community and foster your personal success. Plus, it’s a lot of fun to live here.
We encourage you to make the most of your time on campus. Join a student club or organization! Get involved in Greek life! Sign up for an intramural team! Take part in many of the residence hall events and know that if you ever have a question or concern, our resident assistants and residence hall staff are here for you.
Life as a resident is enriching, fulfilling and exciting. With so much to do, you’ll find that your four years go by pretty fast.
An Active Campus
From eSports to Environmental Campus Outreach to Greek life, you have more than 50 student clubs and organizations to join. Immerse yourself immediately in our welcoming and diverse community. Connect with students who share your interests and passions or put yourself out there and try something new! Campus life is teeming with opportunities to meet people, create lifelong friendships and get involved.
A Variety of Dining Options
With our seven unique dining venues and a fully stocked market, you’ll always find something delicious to dig into. Sit down with friends for a big dinner in our main dining hall. Grab a burger or salad at Jake’s Place. Or hang out at Peg’s for a smoothie that is simply irresistible. Are coffee and tea more to your liking? Jake’s Java is waiting for you with brews that are out of this world.
A Supportive Staff
If you ever have a question or concern, there are a number of residential life staff members who are always happy to help. Our resident assistants are trained in safety, campus resources, programming, and campus policies. Our area coordinators and assistant directors – who are full-time staff members who reside in the residence halls – are here to help you in matters of personal growth and development.
Explore Our Residence Halls
From apartment living to affinity housing to close-knit, residence hall accommodations, Albright offers you a wide range of living options. All feature air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and cable access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there cable in the room?
Yes, each room comes with a basic Comcast cable connection that is already included in your fees. You should bring a TV and 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 laptops to campus. All residence hall locations will have wireless service to connect to the Internet.
What types of items are not permitted on campus?
Items such as multi-bulb lamps exceeding three 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. Please refer to the Community Living Guide for more details.
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 roommates. 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 complete a Room Change Request form on aLink. 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 fall break in the fall semester and spring break in the spring semester.
What is an RA?
RA is an abbreviation for Resident Assistant. An RA is here to tend to residents’ needs. They are highly trained in the areas of safety, campus resources, 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 make the rounds throughout the evening to be sure there are no problems within the residence hall.
Is there a housing deposit?
No, there is not a housing deposit. Students that select to live in Affinity Housing or Rockland Hall are required to pay a security deposit. The security deposit for Affinity Housing is $300 and the security deposit for Rockland Hall is $350.
Contact Us
Do you have a question about residential life at Albright College? We’re happy to provide you with the answers you need. Feel free to contact us at 610-921-7641 or email us.