Living on Campus

On campus residency is expressly related to the academic mission of the College. Membership in a residential, academic community provides unique opportunities for enhanced learning and personal growth. On-campus housing is guaranteed for all undergraduate years at Lafayette.There is a living environment to accommodate a variety of interests and needs.

First-year students live in 12 residence halls: Conway House, Easton Hall, PT Farinon House, Gates Hall, Kamine Hall, Keefe Hall, Kirby House, Marquis Hall, McKeen Hall, Ruef Hall, South College-Jesser Hall, and Watson Hall. All first year rooms are double occupancy. First-year students are required to live on campus unless they commute from their parents' home.

All residence halls are smoke-free. In addition, students who desire a wellness focused envionment, may elect to live on the First-Year Wellness floor or a substance-free floor. Students who reside on these floors agree to maintain a living environment that is free of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.

Upper-level students have a choice of several living plans after their first year. They may choose to live in the residence halls listed above (excluding Conway, PT Farinon and Kamine) in addition to Fisher East & West, Rubin Hall, Soles Hall and Watson Courts which house only upper-level students. These buildings contain a variety of living options including double occupancy, singles and suite style accommodations. Substance-free floors are also available through application in Keefe and Watson. The college also owns off-campus housing units (apartments just off campus) that house mostly seniors.

Upper-level students may also choose to become affiliated with a living group. Fraternity and sorority houses are located on campus. All fraternity and sorority members must live in their respective houses unless space in those houses is unavailable. There is also an Honors House for the McKelvy Scholars program, Reeder Street program and Arts Houses. Special Interest Houses are another option. These are groups created by students with a particular theme and mission.