Principia College | Residential Housing

Residential Housing

Residential living means students live on campus—and it’s an immersive, culture-building experience. It means that you’re a part of a safe, inclusive atmosphere that’s characterized by a sense of community and love. Plus, it makes a great space to meet and hang with friends—old and new.

We call them houses—not dorms—because the friends you make here will feel like family. Plus, they come with cozy living rooms, kitchens stocked with cooking tools, and rec rooms to hang. Not to mention your room—a place to create a space that’s uniquely yours.

All residential buildings feature secure and locked outside access doors, room doors, and storage spaces; and are equipped with state-of-the-art integrated fire safety, sensors, and alarms.

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House Governance

All houses are run democratically, and are designed to be an experiential learning environment for self-government, with the goals increasing leadership and citizenship skills. Resident Assistants (RA’s) are trained housemates who support first-year students and introduce them to the college culture and campus ideals.

House Amenities

- High-speed Wi-Fi (save your $ for your Netflix subscription, our Wi-Fi is free).

- Laundry facilities (no quarters needed, our laundry machines are free).

- Cozy living rooms with fireplaces (for gathering and marshmallow roasting) and pianos. Rec rooms with big screen TVs.

House Safety

Our Resident Coordinators support the security measures of the house by living on-site, and our 24-hour Campus Security makes standard security checks around every building on campus throughout the day and night.