Residential Living FAQs
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Where can I learn more information about the residence halls?
- Explore the Residence Halls webpage to learn more information about the halls!
- You may also check out our HRL Guide to Campus Living!
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What policies and procedures exist for the residence halls?
Take a look at our policies and procedures page here for full details of policies that govern the residence halls, as well as a link to our student handbook.
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Do I have to be a full-time student to live on campus?
Yes. All on-campus students must be full-time students and maintain a minimum of 14 credit hours.
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How much does Housing cost each semester?
- A standard double room is $4920 a semester.
- A Tinker or Randolph single room is $5232.50/semester, a $312.50 upcharge.
- Other single rooms on campus are $5545/semester, a $625 upcharge
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Am I able to bring my own furniture?
Our rooms come fully furnished with essential furnishings, including a bed, desk, chair, dresser, and closet or armoire. You may bring additional furniture, but please coordinate with your roommate to ensure there is enough space. Please note that all university furniture must remain in the room and cannot be removed.l
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Can I bring a mini-fridge?
Students are welcome to bring their own mini-fridges (no full-size refrigerators are allowed). They may also rent them from Facilities at a rate of $50/year. To rent a mini-fridge from Facilities, you may stop by Facilities after moving in to sign the rental agreement.
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Can I loft my bed?
- Due to the structure of the bed furniture in Tinker, only bed risers may be used. Students may not create or install any type of loft or lofting mechanism.
- Students may loft their beds in Randolph Hall. To do so, you may submit a work order request to Facilities.
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What size sheets should I bring?
- Plan to bring Twin sheets for Tinker Hall, Twin XL for Randolph Hall. When in doubt, bring Twin XL!
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What should I bring? What should I leave at home?
- Please check our What to Bring webpage for more information on what to bring and what to leave at home, as well as a recommended purchasing guide for students!e
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Am I able to live off campus?
Hollins University is a four-year residential campus, and students are expected to live in university housing throughout their undergraduate experience. Students who believe they may qualify for a housing residency exemption and meet specific criteria should review the Residency Exemption Process for eligibility requirements and application instructions. If you have questions, please contact Housing & Residence Life at hrl@hollins.edu.
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Who do I reach out to for questions?
Feel free to email us at hrl@hollins.edu if you have any questions about completing your housing application!
Room Condition Report
A Room Condition Report documents the condition of your room upon your check-in. You may access this via your Housing ERezlife Portal and clicking the button on your home page that says “Complete Room Condition Report”. You would log into this portal using your standard Hollins username and password.
Upon moving into a new space, please take time to review and verify the condition of your room and add any notes of any issues accordingly. As this is our first year using the electronic form, most items will be defaulted to the “new” condition and would need to be updated. Please add comments accordingly. This form will be used to assess the condition of your room upon checkout, so please be thorough in notating any damages.
Students are responsible for the condition of their assigned room and will reimburse Hollins University for any damages beyond normal wear and tear to the room not otherwise listed in the Room Condition Report. Damage includes but is not limited to loss, destruction, or alteration of fixtures, furnishings, or other furnished property. All university-provided furniture and accessories must remain in the room. Furnishings may not be stored in other locations not may Facilities remove them.
You may also upload photos to your room condition report for each item listed.
Once you complete, please click “Submit to Housing” at the bottom.
You may complete this form on your phone or via your computer. As this is a longer form, you are encouraged to save your progress throughout the course of completing.”