Campus Life in Santa Fe
About the Dorms
To help foster the transition to college life, all unmarried freshmen are expected to live in college dormitories, space permitting, and to take their meals in the college dining hall. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may choose to live on campus, space permitting, or off campus by notifying the housing office according to published deadline dates. Students living on the campus are expected to conform to standards of conduct that are consistent with the educational objectives and priorities of the college. Respect and consideration for the rights of others and their need for study and rest must receive priority over other needs.
Each resident is expected to respond appropriately to requests from staff and fellow students concerning behavior that does not honor this priority. Resident assistant reports on student behavior are taken very seriously and may lead to fines, and/or community service, loss of on campus housing privileges, or even dismissal from the college, depending on the nature of the offense.
Only freshmen are guaranteed housing on campus. Continuing students who have paid their advance deposits by the published deadlines are able to select their rooms for the next year in an order determined by lottery held toward the end of the second semester.
What's in the dormitory rooms?
The main campus dormitory room inventory consists of the following:
- Wall mounted telephone with college Ethernet connection
- Hard-wired smoke detector with battery backup
- Student desk with attached desk lamp
- College chair
- Wall mounted bookcase
- Wastepaper basket
- Window mini blinds and screens
- Built-in closet
- Mirrored medicine chest with light
- Towel rack or hooks
- Bed unit consisting of a standard or extra-long twin frame, box spring and mattress
What to bring?
- Sheets to fit standard or extra long twin
- Mattress cover
- Pillows, Blankets
- Comforter or bedspread
- Small rug; floors are tile and chilly in winter or rugs can be purchased when you arrive
- Towels and wash clothe
- Clothes and hangers
- Warm outerwear for winter. Layers are best for high desert weather.
- Sports gear and clothing
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Shoes – include at least one pair for rough terrain if you enjoy walking or hiking
- Computer and printer (not required)
- Stereo AND headphones
- Hobby and special interest items
- Toiletries and tote to take them to bathroom
- Coffee/tea mug
- Laundry supplies
Consult the student handbook (Adobe pdf, 13kb) link for more detailed information of what is allowed in and what is not allowed in dormitories. In general when packing for college, less is best . Wait and see what you need after you arrive. There are many discount stores in Santa Fe for furnishing your dorm room.