FAQs

What is in a residence hall room and what do I need to bring?

Your room will be furnished with a bed frame, mattress, dresser, closet, desk, and desk chair. Residents will need to supply linens for an extra long twin bed, towels, pillows and blankets. Each room has an overhead light, but you may want to bring a desk lamp (halogen lamps are prohibited). As this will be your "home' for several months, we encourage you to bring any decorative items that will personalize your living space, but please note that all college-owned property must remain in the assigned rooms. You may not paint your room. More

Are there services for students with disabilities?

Students who have special needs for housing must contact the Office of Disability Services prior to Room Draw, in order to ensure appropriate placement in campus residences. More

Is there a curfew in the residence halls?

While there is no curfew, quiet hours are in effect between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and midnight to 8:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday. Courtesy hours are 24-hours a day, seven days a week. If you have noise issues, you are encouraged to confront others as needed.

Can I change rooms?

Room changes can be arranged by area staff during "room change week" which occurs the third week of each semester. Such room changes must be arranged by your area Coordinator.
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Where can I pick up my mail?

The mailroom and mailboxes are located in the Campus Center – First Floor.

Your mail should be addressed as follows:
Your Name
Whittier College
Your Box Number
Whittier, CA 90608-0634

Do I have Internet access in my room?

Ethernet jacks are installed in all residence hall rooms across campus and internet service is free to students with computers equipped with ethernet cards. More

What is the guest policy?

Residents are responsible for the behavior of their guests and must inform them of housing policies. Members of each residence hall floor vote annually to establish visitation hours for each residence hall floor. Only persons of the same gender may use bathrooms located on residence hall floors designated for use by their respective gender. More

What kind of m eal Plan options do i have?

All residential students must participate in the campus meal plan, by selecting either a 5, 10, 15, or 19 meals-per-week plan. More

Can I bring a pet?

Health regulations prevent us from permitting pets in the residence halls, with the exception of fish. Fish tanks may not be larger than 15 gallons. More

Do I need personal property insurance?

If you choose to keep valuable personal items at the college, make sure the items are insured. Whittier College assumes no responsibility for loss of property due to theft, therefore, you are encouraged to purchase your own personal property insurance, or check to see if you are insured through your parents' homeowners' insurance. Remember to keep your room door locked at all times. Campus Safety provides engravings for personal items.

Are the residence halls open during vacation?

During Thanksgiving Break, all halls will remain open. During Winter Break and Spring Break all halls except Wanberg and Ball Halls will be closed and you will need to make arrangements to stay at home or find temporary housing on campus. Arrangements must be made in advance with your R.A. More

How can I get involved on campus?

There are over 60 clubs and organizations on campus. One such organization is called the Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA), "the voice if the residence halls." IRHA is the leadership body, which promotes inter-hall communication and interaction through programs and events. More