Residence Life

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Residence Life

Mission Statement: The Office of Residence Life seeks to foster self‐development, good citizenship, democratic principles, and an environment of self-understanding and appreciation through the acquisition of decision‐making skills on the part of the student and through the emulation and promotion of values inclusive of respect for fellow students, honesty, and student involvement in the residence hall governing structure.

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On-Campus Housing

Led by a team that works hard to create safe and healthy environments, our residence halls are dynamic communities that support students as they grow academically and personally.

We have four residence halls that are centrally located on our main campus, additional residence hall floors at our Griscom Education Center, and an additional residence hall at a nearby university. All offer close access to classes, dining, activities, and more.

Rooms house up to three students and offer wireless internet. Each residence hall offers on-site staff, study spaces, free laundry facilities, and other amenities. All rooms are air-conditioned and have fire alarms and sprinkler systems.

A student who requests housing accommodations due to a disability must complete the housing accommodations request form and provide the appropriate documentation to the coordinator of counseling and accessibility for review and accommodations approval.

Information on housing costs is available on our tuition and fees webpage.

Residence Hall Abbreviations

ARH = Armstrong (Main Campus)
BOH = Bourne (Main Campus)
BRH = Brenner Hall (Main Campus) Gender Inclusive Housing
GEC = Griscom Education Center (multiple wings: A, B, C, D, and E)
HEH = Herrington (Main Campus)
MGH = Metzger (Main Campus)
RGH = Reighard Hall at Millersville University

Moving To Campus

What should you bring to your new home at TSCT?

Are you moving to a new home on our campus? We look forward to welcoming you! Consider bringing the following items with you:

Personal Care Products & Necessities

Soap, shampoo, and deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb/brush
Razor and shaving cream
Shower caddie to carry bathroom items
Towels/washcloths
Hair dryer
Bathrobe or terry cloth “wrap around”
Sheet sets, 80” long
Pillows and pillowcases
Mattress pad
Blankets
Laundry bag or basket for dirty clothes
Laundry detergent (HE – High Efficiency)
Alarm clock
Fan (our rooms are air-conditioned)
Shower shoes or flip-flops
Clothing and shoes

Optional Items

Stereo
Computer or laptop
Ethernet cord
Cell phone
Refrigerator (no larger than 5.0 cubic feet)
Rug
Television
Curtains and tension rod (a window shade is provided)
Clothing hangers

Prohibited Items

Please verify with Office of Residence Life personnel any questionable items or activities not listed below, as this list is not all encompassing.

Microwaves, all toasters, grills, skillets, open coil burning devices, electric cooking devices, portable heaters, air fryers, irons, coffee makers/water heaters without an auto-shut off feature, and all other open heat appliances
Refrigerators larger than 5.0 cubic feet
Room decorations deemed offensive or inappropriate by the College
No adhesive hanging lights or items (must use push pins or wall safe tape)
All animals, fish, and creatures not approved by the Office of Accessibilities and the Office of Residence Life
All lamps that do not have a metal covering
Candles, incense, fireworks, and all other open flame devices or liquids
Live-cut Christmas trees, artificial trees, and other flammable decorations
Electrically amplified instruments, DJ equipment, and drum sets
Extension cords and multi-prong outlets that are not surge protectors
Wireless routers (disrupts the school’s provided network connection for others)
Weights and associated equipment heavier than 15lbs
Weapons of any kind (darts/dartboard, guns/ammunition, toy guns/toy ammunition, BB/paintball guns, swords, etc.)
Drug and alcohol paraphernalia and advertisements

Prohibited Activities

No hall sports or outdoor activities can be played in the Residence Hall (basketball, football, water balloon fights, snowball fights, roller skating, bike riding, hoverboarding, scooter riding, etc.)
Playing music/TV outside your window
Practicing instruments in common areas/lounges
Moving rooms without the approval from the Office of Residence Life
No sharing room key or school ID with anyone other than yourself

Gender Inclusive Housing

Brenner Hall, one of the residence hall buildings on the Main Campus, which also hosts our Resource Center, will include female housing on the second floor and gender-inclusive housing on the third floor.

Important to Note:

Individual microwaves, heating devices, air fryers, and cooking devices are prohibited in our residence halls. Thaddeus Stevens provides microwaves in common areas for student use.
Phones are located at the entrance of each residence hall and connect straight to the College’s security team.

Off-Campus Housing

There is no on-campus residency requirement for our students. Housing away from the campus is all privately owned and is separate and independent of the College. The College does not own, operate, or supervise these properties. Students are responsible for securing their own off-campus housing and then communicating your local address to the College.