Residential Communities 

Living on campus allows students to meet new friends, take advantage of the opportunity to make the most of their college experience, and grow academically and personally. 

All new students to Prescott College live in our residential community for at least one year — and they won’t be disappointed! Our new students are typically assigned to The Village, our townhome-style community, while returning students are assigned to both The Village and The Cottages. Except for Tsegi D, The Cottages have the layout of a studio-style apartment. 

All student rooms have a bed frame, mattress, dresser, desk, chair, window coverings, recycling bins, and wastebaskets. 

Community Amenities

• Community fireplace open mid-October through March 
• Courtyards to hang out with friends 
• Many walking paths/trails around campus 
• Community hammocks 
• Double kitchen to share with housemates (only in The Village) 
• Laundry facilities 
• Bike racks throughout The Village 
• Community gardens throughout campus 

Apply for Housing 

We are thrilled to welcome you to our Prescott College community! Our housing program is designed to help you feel at home, connect with other residents, and make the most of your time here. Supported by our 24/7 staff, immerse yourself in our sustainable, inclusive environment where everyone thrives. 

New Students

Prescott College’s “new student” encompasses first-year and transfer students. All new students are required to live in the Prescott College residential community during their first academic year on campus (fall and spring). 

Exemptions from this requirement include students who: 

• are married; 
• are a single parent with custody of child(ren); 
• will be living with immediate family members within 40 miles of the College; 
• will be 21 years old or older at the time of move-in; or 
• have documented medical or health conditions where the residential communities may be unsuitable. 

New students will receive information about applying for housing after accepting their admission offer. 

Returning Students

Current residential students who plan to live on campus for the following academic year complete a lottery process in the spring for housing. Students not on campus during the spring semester will be assigned to vacant space upon their return to campus. 

Summer Housing

Returning students can apply for summer housing based on their participation in summer activities at Prescott College. Due to other programs happening on campus in the summer, only a limited amount of space is available for summer housing. Students interested in applying should contact [email protected] in mid-March/early April for additional information. 

Short-Term Housing 

Short-term housing is intended to support students who only need housing on campus for a short period of time due to their course schedule or other campus activities. This option is available to students on a thirty (30) day allotment per student per academic year. Once the thirty-day allotment has been reached, students are no longer eligible for short-term housing within the same academic year. 

Inquiries about short-term housing should be directed to Housing & Residence Life at [email protected]. 

Off-Campus Housing 

Returning students seeking off-campus housing can visit the Prescott College Off-Campus Housing Postings on Facebook for recent housing and room/housemate postings. 

Liability Policy 

The college is not responsible for damage to or disappearance of a student’s or their guest’s personal possessions unless such damage or disappearance is proven to result from the college’s sole negligence. 

This policy includes, but is not limited to, items in student rooms and bike storage. Just as in a private home, sometimes things happen that cannot be foreseen, and items are damaged. The college will do everything possible to expedite the clean-up of the facility. 

Personal Property Insurance

Because of the possibility of damage or theft, it is a good idea for students to insure their possessions. Sometimes, coverage can be secured under the parents’ homeowners policy. If this is not possible, we strongly recommend a personal property policy. 

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