At Ferrum College, the residential program is designed to promote students’ academic, social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing. Therefore, traditionally-aged students are generally required to live in residence halls or apartments during their period of attendance at Ferrum College.
Students who are interested in living off campus may submit a Residential Requirement Waiver Application with the Office of Student Life.
Students that qualify as commuter students:
- Live with parents or legal guardians (as verified by the parent or legal guardian) at the parent or legal guardian’s permanent home address within a fifty (50) mile radius from Ferrum College
- Married
- Twenty-four years of age or older
- Enrolled in 11 or less credit hours
Students who have a medical or psychological disability that requires a particular type of housing can request a special housing accommodations space. As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disability is “a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities.”
Any requests for special accommodations for the upcoming academic year must be submitted to the Office of Student Life. If you currently have a special accommodations space and wish to have one next year, you MUST reapply. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Office of Student Life at 540.365.4461.
Students Beyond the Binary
No two students are alike, and at Ferrum College we recognize this. We work to ensure that all students have an opportunity to prosper. Students who inform Ferrum College Office of Student Life in a timely manner that they identify beyond the binary or as transgender will be housed in keeping with their gender identity; and every attempt will be made to give those students safe and comfortable housing.
Residence Life Special Accommodations Process
- Request and complete the Request for Medical Accommodation Form or the Request for an Assistance Animal Form from the Office of Student Life. Submit your application by the stated deadlines.
- Submit documentation as outlined on the application by the stated deadlines.
- The Housing Accommodations Committee will meet to discuss all applications.
- Notification will be made via email about the outcome of the application. If approved, the student will work with the appropriate College administrator as indicated in the approval letter. If the application is denied, it can be appealed in writing to the Dean of Students.
- Please be advised that approval of an application does not necessarily guarantee the type of housing requested and is only applicable for the academic year in which it was submitted. Students must resubmit a new application and updated medical documentation each year that a request is made.
For students with newly diagnosed disabilities or acute situations, the request should be submitted as soon as it is determined that a request for an accommodation is needed.
New Student Housing Process
A confirmation deposit must be paid before housing can be secured. New student housing placements will begin once current/returning students have completed their housing sign-ups. May 1 is an estimated date for when new student housing applications will be accessible. For updated information regarding how to complete housing, please see Road2Ferrum for your next step instructions.
Returning Student Housing Process
Housing Process Overview for Returners
As you plan for housing sign-ups, please take note of the following important information:
- To assist in making a smooth transition in your assignment for the fall, please make sure your confirmation deposit is paid. If you are unable to pay your confirmation deposit before you sign up for housing, please contact either the Student Accounts office in John Wesley Hall or the Office of Student Life in Franklin Hall.
- Each student must complete a housing application for the area(s) they are interested in living in for the upcoming semester. Placement priority will go to applicants who have paid their confirmation deposit and those applicants with the highest number of credit hours completed by the end of the current semester.
As a reminder, if you have previously been granted a housing accommodation for a disability (including medical needs and assistance animals) updated documentation will be required for the each academic year.
I want to commute from home or live off campus.
Review our Residency Requirement and contact the Office of Student Life for Residency Waiver.
What if I have an accommodation/special need for housing?
For injuries or temporary need for an accommodation or special housing, please contact the Office of Accessibilities.
Students who have a medical or psychological disability that requires a particular type of housing can request a special housing accommodations space. As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, a disability is “a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities.”
Any requests for special accommodations for the upcoming academic year must be submitted to the Office of Student Life. If you currently have a special accommodations space and wish to have one next year, you MUST reapply.
What are breaks like? Can I stay on campus?
The residence halls close for all campus breaks. We do allow students to stay on campus for Fall Break, and Easter Break if they request permission from the Office of Student Life. Students should make arrangements to leave campus for Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. Dining hours and staffing are limited over breaks.
My roommate and I aren’t getting along.
- Talk to your roommate. Most likely they are not aware that their actions are causing you concern. You can also start with a roommate agreement that has been created for you to agree on expectations for your room.
- Ask for assistance from the Resident Assistant on your floor. Very often, the Residence Life staff can help resolve your problem, usually by facilitating a meeting between you and your roommate.
- If resolution is not possible, Residence Life staff can assist you with the procedures and paperwork. Everyone must receive approval from a Area Coordinator before changing rooms.
Something is wrong/broken in my room or on my hall.
You can contact maintenance by emailing pplant@ferrum.edu or contact your RA or AC and they will request a work order on your behalf. If there is an emergency or urgent need (i.e. flooding, electricity out, etc..) please contact your RA, AC, or Campus Police.
- Single rooms available
- Men’s residence hall
- 2 floors, approximately 50 students
- Community bathrooms
- Lobby is air conditioned
- Study lounges are available
- One RA per floor
Each room contains: 2 beds (1 in single rooms), 2 desks (1 in single rooms), 2 desk chairs (1 in single rooms), 2 two-drawer night stands (1 in single rooms), 2 built-in closets
Room dimensions: 15 feet by 11 feet, 9 inches.
Window dimensions: 74 inches wide by 49 inches tall. All windows include blinds.
- Single gender double rooms
- Each room has a private bathroom with large shower
- A kitchen area is provided on the 2nd floor
- Lobby area
- Study lounges are available
Each room contains: 2 adjustable height beds, 2 desks with two drawers, 2 desk chairs, 2 dressers with three drawers, 2 bookshelves, 2 closets with doors on them, Private bathroom for each room, Air-conditioning unit in each room
Room dimensions: 12 feet, 7 inches by 12 feet, 7 inches.
- Single gender double rooms
- Each room has a private bathroom with large shower
- A kitchen area is provided on the 2nd floor
- Lobby areas on each floor feature televisions
- Laundry facilities available on 2nd and 3rd floors
- Study lounges are available
Each room contains: 2 adjustable height beds, 2 desks with two drawers, 2 desk chairs, 2 dressers with three drawers, 2 bookshelves, 2 closets with doors on them, Private bathroom for each room, Air-conditioning unit in each room
Room dimensions: 12 feet, 7 inches by 12 feet, 7 inches.
- Co-ed by floor
- Approximately 137 students in building
- Two students per room
- Community bathrooms
- Study lounges are available
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Four RA’s in the building
Each room contains: 2 beds, 2 desks, 2 desk chairs, 1 dresser with six drawers
Room dimensions: 13 feet, 8 inches by 10 feet, 9.5 inches.
Window dimensions: 74 inches wide by 34 inches tall. All windows include blinds.
- Single rooms available
- Women’s residence hall
- 3 floors, approximately 75 students
- Community bathrooms
- Lobbies are air-conditioned
- Two RA’s in the building
- Study lounges are available
Each room contains: 2 bunkable beds (1 in single rooms), 2 desks (1 in single rooms), 2 desk chairs (1 in single rooms), 2 dressers with three drawers (1 in single rooms), 2 built-in closets, 2 built-in bookshelves
Room dimensions: 15 feet by 11 feet, 10 inches.
Window dimensions: 74 inches wide by 49 inches tall. All windows include blinds.
- Single gender suites
- Four persons per suite, two per room
- Suites consist of two rooms contected by a common bathroom
- Each suite bathroom contains a shower
- Four floors, approximately 420 students
- Study lounges are available
- Two RA’s per floor
- Air conditioned
Each room contains: 2 beds , 2 desks, 2 desk chairs, 1 dresser with six drawers, 1 – 2 bookshelves
Room dimensions: 18 feet, 17.5 inches by 11 feet, 10 inches.
Window dimensions: 45 inches wide by 63 inches tall. All windows include blinds.
- Single gender four-person apartments
- 12 apartments per building
- Carpeted
- Air conditioned
- Centrally located on campus
- Study lounges are available
- Stoves are available on each floor
- Two RA’s per building
- Upperclassmen preferred
- An application is required
Each apartment contains:
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Common area with kitchenette
- Single gender 1, 2, and 3 person apartments
- Approximately 24 apartments
- Two community advisors
- Upperclassmen only
- An application is required
Each apartment contains: Kitchen, Carpeting
Room dimensions: vary by apartment.
Window dimensions: vary by apartment.
- Co-ed by floor (2 female, 1 male)
- Single and double rooms available
- Community bathrooms
- Air-conditioned
- Centrally located on campus near academic buildings, dining room, bookstore, etc.
- Study lounges are available
- One RA per floor
- Service Learning Center located on ground floor
Each room contains: 2 beds (1 in single rooms), 2 desks (1 in single rooms), 2 desk chairs (1 in single rooms), 1 dresser with six drawers, Carpeting
Room dimensions: vary by floor.
Window dimensions: vary by floor.
- Single gender 1 and 2 person apartments
- Junior and senior class students only
- Approximately 13 students are available
- One RA in building
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- Limited special housing is available for married students
- Limited special housing is available for students with dependents
- An application is required
Each apartment contains: Full kitchens, Carpeting
Room dimensions: Vary by apartment.
Window dimensions: Vary by apartment.
Monday, January 13 – Check-in
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Check-In for New Students
Enrollment Services Center,
Lower Level, John Wesley Hall - New Students Living on Campus Move into assigned
Residence Halls after Check-In by 5:00 p.m. Room
keys available in Lower Level, John Wesley Hall - 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Dinner
Dining Hall, Franklin Student Center
Tuesday, January 14
- 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Brunch (optional)
Dining Hall, Franklin Student Center - 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Ferrum College Overview – Student Activities,
Residence Life, Career Services, Campus Safety
Stanley Library, Room 100
Report to the Academic Resources Center, Lower
Level, Stanley Library (entrance is off the patio on
the lake side of the building) - 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Academics Overview – Distribution of Course
Schedules and Meetings with Faculty
Library 100/ARC/Faculty Offices - 4:00 p.m.
Brief tour of campus to find out where your classes
will be held
Meet back at Library 100 - 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner
Dining Hall, Franklin Student Center
Wednesday, January 15
- Classes Begin
What to bring
For Your Room:
- Bath & hand towels
- Twin sheets (regular length)
- Pillows/pillowcases
- Blankets/Comforter
- Mattress pad/cover
- Small area rug
- Kitchen Supplies (cup, mug, glass, plate, silverware)
- Small personal fan
- Flashlight
- Alarm clock
- Trash can
- Trash bags
- Decorations
- Curtains
Laundry / Cleaning
- Detergent
- Fabric softener / dryer sheets
- Laundry basket / bag
- Coat hangers
- Cleaning supplies
- Disinfecting wipes
- Broom/Small Vacuum
Personal/Medical items
- Personal Appliances (hairdryer, electric shaver, etc)
- Toiletries & Caddy or Basket
- Shower shoes
- Prescription medication
- First aid supplies (band aids, cough drops, Ibuprofen, etc.)
- Ear plugs
- Hand sanitizer
For Your Studies
- Calendar/Scheduler
- Backpack
- Pens/Pencils/Highlighters
- Desk lamp
- Computer/laptop
Miscellaneous items
- Sewing kit
- Rain jacket/umbrella
- Television (cable service is included)
- Headphones
- Small refrigerator (less than 5 cubic feet)
- Small microwave oven (700 watts or less)
- Surge protectors
- Snacks
Do not bring
- Firearms
- Fireworks
- Bow and arrows
- Hunting Knives
- Darts
- Candles
- Incense
- Space heaters
- Oven-coiled hot plates
- Refrigerators over 5 cubic feet
- Microwave ovens over 700 watts
- Waterbeds
- Air conditioners
- Large appliances
- George Foreman grills
- Halogen lamps
Can I bring a pet?
No student will be allowed to possess any type of pet with the exception of non-aggressive fish. The tank may not exceed 10 gallons and it cannot be more than 2 tanks per room. For the specific policy on animals, please refer to the Student Handbook.
- In light of COVID-19:
- Please pack minimum belongings for the semester
- The state of Virginia could give us as little as 48 hours notice to close and clear campus in the event of a resurgence. Because of this students are asked to pack VERY lightly and to have an emergency transportation plan in place. We will not be able to store any personal belongings after departure and anything left behind will be donated to charity.
- Suitcases/flattened boxes/totes – things that may be adequate to pack belongings quickly
- Masks or cloth face coverings (minimum of 7 reusable encouraged)
- a thermometer
- hand sanitizer
- hand soap
- cleaning wipes or products
- snacks/drinks/etc…
- “go-bag” (see quarantine section)
- Please pack minimum belongings for the semester
*If you need help acquiring any of these items, please contact the Office of Student Life and Engagement at studentlife@ferrum.edu.
- Things to leave at home
- Furniture or other things requiring assembly
- Lofts
- Go-Bag – in the event you are instructed to move for quarantine purposes we ask that you keep a bag packed and ready in your room containing the following:
- 2 changes of comfortable clothes
- toiletries
- a cup
- an extra set of sheets
- a towel
- activities (books, coloring books, etc…)
- preferred snacks (meals will be provided but if you have favorites you can bring your own snacks/drinks)
- a list of other last minute things to quickly grab kept with the bag (suggestions: medications, electronics, pillow, chargers, phone, extra clothes)