Residence Halls
Make yourself comfortable.
All residence hall bedroom furniture on campus is identical unless otherwise noted and can be configured many different ways. Each student receives their own twin extra-long bed and mattress, dresser, wardrobe, desk, desk chair, and bookshelf. Rooms also have overhead lighting and window coverings. The furniture is self-stackable, so you can bunk and loft beds without outside bunking or lofting kits.
Furniture in small housing varies and may not be the same as above. For questions about specific small houses, please email residencelife@alma.edu.
Bruske Hall
Building Information
Bruske Hall primarily features double rooms, though some four-person (quad) rooms are available in the basements. Bruske also features semi-private community bathrooms on each floor.
Eligibility
Bruske Hall is part of first year experience and is reserved for first year students. Bruske also houses the Alma Achieves Living Learning Community.
Average Room Dimensions
(note that these dimensions are average for all rooms of their type in the building and may not reflect your room’s exact dimensions)
Double: 16’x12’
Single: 12’x9’
Furniture Provided
All Bruske Hall residents will be provided with a twin extra-long bed frame and mattress, desk with hutch, desk chair, bookshelf, dresser, and wardrobe. All Bruske Hall rooms also come with curtains and overhead lighting.
Gelston Hall
Building Information
Gelston Hall primarily features double rooms, though some four-person (quad) rooms are available in the basements. Gelston also features community bathrooms on each floor.
Eligibility
Gelston Hall is part of first year experience and is reserved for first year students. Gelston also houses the Julius Chatman Living Learning Community.
Average Room Dimensions
(note that these dimensions are average for all rooms of their type in the building and may not reflect your room’s exact dimensions)
Double: 14’1” x 13’8”
Single: 8’4” x 13’8”
Furniture Provided
All Gelston Hall residents will be provided with a twin extra-long bed frame and mattress, desk with hutch, desk chair, bookshelf, dresser, and wardrobe. All Gelston Hall rooms also come with curtains and overhead lighting.
Newberry Hall
Building Information
Newberry Hall primarily features double rooms, though some four-person (quad) rooms are available in the basements. Newberry also features semi-private community bathrooms on each floor.
Eligibility
All rooms in Newberry Hall, including basements, are open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors with no additional eligibility requirements. Newberry Hall also houses our Transfer Living Learning Community.
Average Room Dimensions
(note that these dimensions are average for all rooms of their type in the building and may not reflect your room’s exact dimensions)
Double: 15’8” x 14’7”
Single: there are no single rooms in Newberry Hall
Furniture Provided
All Newberry Hall residents will be provided with a twin extra-long bed frame and mattress, desk with hutch, desk chair, bookshelf, dresser, and wardrobe. All Newberry Hall rooms also come with curtains and overhead lighting.
Mitchell Hall
Building Information
Mitchell Hall primarily features double rooms, though some four-person (quad) rooms are available in the basements. Mitchell also features semi-private community bathrooms on each floor.
Eligibility
All rooms in Mitchell Hall, including basements, are open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors with no additional eligibility requirements.
Average Room Dimensions
(note that these dimensions are average for all rooms of their type in the building and may not reflect your room’s exact dimensions)
Double: 15’8” x 14’7”
Single: there are no single rooms in Mitchell Hall
Furniture Provided
All Mitchell Hall residents will be provided with a twin extra-long bed frame and mattress, desk with hutch, desk chair, bookshelf, dresser, and wardrobe. All Mitchell Hall rooms also come with curtains and overhead lighting.
Carey Hall & Bonbright Hall
Building Information
Carey and Bonbright halls offer suite-style housing with two rooms joined by a bathroom.
Eligibility
Carey and Bonbright Halls is available for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Average Room Dimensions
(note that these dimensions are average for all rooms of their type in the building and may not reflect your room’s exact dimensions)
Double: 13’8” x 10’
Single: 9’11” x 8’
Furniture Provided
All Carey and Bonbright residents will be provided with a twin extra-long bed frame and mattress, desk with hutch, desk chair, bookshelf, dresser, and wardrobe. All Carey/Bonbright rooms also come with curtains, overhead lighting, and an attached bathroom that is shared with one neighboring room; shower curtains are provided in the bathroom.
Brazell/Dunning Hall
Building Information
Brazell and Dunning Halls offer suite-style housing with two rooms joined by a bathroom.
Eligibility
Brazell and Dunning Halls are part of the junior/senior experience and is reserved for juniors and seniors only.
Average Room Dimensions
(note that these dimensions are average for all rooms of their type in the building and may not reflect your room’s exact dimensions)
Double: 13’8” x 10’
Single: 9’11” x 8’
Furniture Provided
All Brazell/Dunning residents will be provided with a twin extra-long bed frame and mattress, desk with hutch, desk chair, bookshelf, dresser, and wardrobe. All Brazell/Dunning rooms also come with curtains, overhead lighting, and an attached bathroom that is shared with one neighboring room; shower curtains are provided in the bathroom.
Wright Hall
Building Information
All Wright Hall Apartments are four-person apartments and have either two double bedrooms or four single bedrooms and one bathroom. All apartments also have a bathroom, kitchen, and living/dining area.
Room Types
All Wright Hall apartments are four-person apartments. Some have four single bedrooms, and some have two double bedrooms.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Wright Hall, students must have a minimum 2.90 cumulative GPA at the time of application, junior or senior standing at the start of the semester when the move in as determined by the Registrar’s office, and no significant judicial record. Examples of significant judicial records include but are not limited to two or more violations of college policy within the past year, violations of the college’s Civil Rights or Sexual Misconduct policies, or findings that resulted in disciplinary probation or suspension. There are no exceptions to the eligibility criteria, and every group member must individually meet the criteria.
Furniture Provided
Wright Hall is completely furnished including living room furniture. Alma College will furnish a kitchen table and chairs and all major appliances, except an oven. A community oven is located on the second floor of Wright Hall. Each bedroom will have one twin xl bed per student, one dresser per student, a built-in closet, desk, bookshelf, and desk chair. Wright Hall is fully air conditioned.
Wright Avenue Apartments
Building Information
Wright Avenue has two-and four-person apartments. All apartments feature double bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, and living/dining area.
Eligibility
To be eligible for Wright Hall, students must have
a minimum 2.90 cumulative GPA at the time of application,
junior or senior standing at the start of the semester when the move in as determined by the Registrar’s office, no significant judicial record. Examples of significant judicial records include but are not limited to two or more violations of college policy within the past year, violations of the college’s Civil Rights or Sexual Misconduct policies, or findings that resulted in disciplinary probation or suspension. There are no exceptions to the eligibility criteria, and every group member must individually meet the criteria.
Furniture Provided
Wright Ave Apartments are partially furnished with one A/C window unit per apartment. Alma College will furnish a kitchen table and chairs and all major appliances. Each bedroom will have one bed per student, one dresser per student, and a built-in closet. Student desks, desk chairs, and living room furniture are not provided in Wright Ave Apartments.
Opera House
Building Information
The Opera House offers 2, 3, 4, and 5 person apartments with one or two bathrooms. All apartments have fully furnished living/dining rooms and kitchens with all major appliances provided.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Opera House, students must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA at the time of application, must have junior or senior standing at the start of the semester when they move in as determined by the Registrar’s office, and must have no significant judicial record. Examples of significant judicial records include but are not limited to two or more violations of college policy within the past year, violations of the college’s Civil Rights or Sexual Misconduct policies, or findings that resulted in disciplinary probation or suspension. There are no exceptions to the eligibility criteria. There are no exceptions to the eligibility criteria, and every group member must individually meet the criteria.
Furniture Provided
Apartments in the Opera House are fully furnished. Each apartment will have a dining table and chairs, all major appliances including a dishwasher, living room couch and chairs, coffee and end tables, and wall mounted TV. Individual student rooms will have a twin xl bed, dresser, closet, desk, and a desk chair. All non-college owned furniture is prohibited. Lastly, residents of the Opera House are not allowed to hang anything from the walls or furniture in their apartment or common spaces.
Fraternity, Sorority, and Theme Housing
Alma College has five sorority houses, five fraternity houses, and six additional houses for select student groups. These groups were chosen for their mission, values, and contributions to the campus community. More information about fraternities and sororities can be found on the Fraternity/Sorority Life.
In addition to our fraternity and sorority houses, our current theme houses are:
- The Model United Nations House
- The Interfaith Chapel House
- The Multicultural House
- The MacCurdy House (sponsored by the Women’s Issues Advisory Board)
- The Environmental House
- Pride House
Each of these houses has an opportunity to renew each year, and if renewed the sponsoring group will select their house residents. If a house becomes available for another student group, the residence life office will open an application process to fill the house and notify the student body of this process.
Eligibility
Small houses are open to group members who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors. All residents must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and no significant judicial record. Examples of significant judicial records include but are not limited to two or more violations of college policy within the past year, violations of the college’s Civil Rights or Sexual Misconduct policies, or findings that resulted in disciplinary probation or suspension.