Office of Residence Life
Residence Life at Elizabethtown College
The Office of Residence Life at Elizabethtown College is here to support students throughout their residential experience. Our team is dedicated to fostering a safe environment where students can grow, connect, and thrive. We oversee all aspects of on-campus living, from housing assignments and roommate support to leadership opportunities and community development. With more than 75% of our students living on campus, Residence Life plays a central role in shaping the student experience.
We encourage students to reach out anytime with questions or concerns. While we do maintain regular office hours, please note that, due to the nature of our work and our commitment to supporting students after hours, our staff may not always be available during traditional business times. Your needs are important to us, and we’ll do our best to respond as promptly as possible.
Information for Incoming Students Information for Current Students
Office of Residence Life
Academic Year:
Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Summer (May 11 – August 7):
Monday – Thursday | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday | 8 a.m. – Noon
Contact: reslife@etown.edu
Housing Requirements for Undergraduate Students
Elizabethtown College is a residential college, meaning undergraduate students are required to live on-campus for four years (eight consecutive semesters) of their undergraduate experience from matriculation. The College views residential life as an important part of a student‘s personal growth. Exceptions to the housing requirement include students 25 years of age or older, students with dependents or who are married, students granted an accommodation through the Americans with Disabilities Act (as approved by Student Disability Services), or students who commute from their permanent residence where they live with a parent/ legal guardian within a 30-mile/ 30-minute radius of campus. Approved and recognized study abroad programs will count toward a student's eight semesters.
We are not able to provide housing for Domestic Non-Degree Seeking Students, SGPS Students, undergraduate students taking less than 12 credits, fifth-year or fifth-year + undergraduate students, and students in Master's/Doctoral programs.
Students who begin their undergraduate career with Etown and will continue through a special option, such as a 4+1 or 3+2, can remain in their housing the spring semester following their December graduation (for those programs with a December graduation). Students in these programs will no longer be eligible for on-campus housing starting the fall semester after their undergraduate graduation.
Students in the PA program, which begins in July, can request summer housing through Special Events and Summer Programs (SESP). Please note that this may not be the same housing assignment for the following fall semester, rates and meal plan requirements are different in the summer than during the academic year, which your housing agreement covers.
Residential undergraduate students sign a College Housing Agreement as part their housing application. The Housing Agreement outlines the responsibilities of both the College and the student to safeguard the rights of all residents. The agreement is for room space without regard to designated residential facilities or specific rooms.
Admitted students will receive access to their housing agreement upon deposit through their applicant portal. Returning students receive access to the housing agreement during returning room selection during the spring semester for the following year. Students may download a copy of their agreement from the housing application in StarRez.
If you are currently commuting and would like to move on-campus please email reslife@etown.edu. If you live on campus and would like to apply to become a commuter or break the residency requirement please complete the Housing Change Request Form available through StarRez . The fee for breaking the residency requirement is the rate of a traditional double room each semester (50% the rate of a traditional double room for seniors) unless a student was approved for a release due to medical reasons under ADA or a financial release. Medical and financial release requests are reviewed by the Housing Accommodation and Release Committee.
Residence Life Team
Asia Lewis, M.Ed., J.D.
Area Coordinator for Founders, Brinser and Royer
Founders Staff Office (Between Kitchen and C Tower)
717-361-1354
Mk White, M.Ed.
Area Coordinator for Myer, Ober and Schlosser Halls
Schlosser Staff Office (Schlosser Lobby)
717-361-1983
Residential Timelines
This calendar outlines key housing dates for traditional undergraduate students during the 2025 – 2026 academic year. All dates are subject to change.
Fall Semester 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 2 | Early Arrival Form Opens in StarRez |
| July 19 | Early Arrival Form Closes |
| Aug 16 | Residence Halls Open for Fall Student Athletes (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.) |
| Aug 19 | Move-in for New Momentum and Bonner Students ( 9 - 11 a.m.) |
| Aug 19 | Move-in for New Honors Students (11 a.m - 1 p.m.) |
| Aug 21 | Move-in for New Students (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.) |
| Aug 22 | Move-in for Returning Students (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) |
| Sept 7 | Labor Day (College Closed; Residence Halls Remain Open) |
| Sept 16 | Health & Safety Inspections Begin |
| Oct 1 - 4 | Fall Break (Halls Remain Open) |
| Oct 23 | November Break Stay Request Form Opens |
| Nov 1 | RA Applications Open for 2026-2027 |
| Nov 6 | Study Abroad Students Contacted for Spring Housing |
| Nov 8 | November Break Stay Request Form Closes |
| Nov 13 | Winter Break Stay Request Form Opens |
| Nov 25-29 | November Holiday Break (Halls Open; Limited Dining) |
| Nov 29 | Winter Break Stay Request Form Closes |
| Dec 12 | Housing Closes for Winter Break (10 a.m.) |
Spring Semester 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan 10 | Residence Halls Open for Spring Semester |
| Jan 18 | MLK Day (College Closed; Halls Remain Open) |
| Jan 29 | Spring Break Stay Request Form Opens |
| Feb 10 | Health & Safety Inspections Begin |
| Feb 14 | Spring Break Stay Request Form Closes |
| Feb 27 – Mar 7 | Spring Break (Halls Closed) |
| Mar 1 | Housing Application for 2027 – 2028 Due |
| Mar 23 | ILU Selection for Returning Students |
| Mar 26 - 28 | April Holiday Break (Halls Open; Limited Dining) |
| Apr 2 | ADA Single Selection for Returning Students |
| Apr 2 | Late Stay Request Form Opens |
| Apr 18 | Late Stay Request Form Closes |
| Apr 14 - 23 | Traditional Hall Selection for Returning Students |
| May 6 | Housing Closes for Non-Graduating Students (10 a.m.) |
| May 8 | Commencement |
| May 8 | Housing Closes for Graduates (6 p.m.) |