Welcome to Residence Life at Bushnell University
Bushnell University believes that the residential experience is educationally beneficial to all students and an important part of the University experience.
Bushnell is committed to ensuring the academic and personal success of each student. For this reason, we require that all full-time traditional undergraduate students under 21 years of age live on campus. We offer a variety of housing options to best fit your needs.
Below you will find information regarding on-campus housing costs, various on-campus housing options for undergraduates, different Bushnell University on-campus housing policy forms, and a list of Bushnell University Residence Life frequently asked questions.
Fall Semester 2022
Move In for New Students: Thursday, August 25, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
All residential students will be divided into two move-in groups: BLUE and GOLD. You will know which group you are in when you receive
information along with your room assignments via email from the Office of Residence Life.
Returning Students Move In: Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m.
Holiday Dates
Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, November 27 – Campus housing and the cafeteria will remain open.
Christmas Break: Saturday, December 17 through Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) – Campus housing will be closed beginning at noon on Saturday, December 17. Last meal of the semester will be dinner on Friday, December 16. Housing will re-open Saturday, January 14 at noon.
Spring Semester 2023
Move In: Saturday, January 14
Meals Begin: Sunday, January 15, Dinner
Move Out: Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.
Meals End: Friday, May 12, Dinner
Spring Holiday Dates
Spring Break: Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31 – Campus housing will remain open but the cafeteria will be closed. Last meal served will be dinner on Friday March 24. Meals will resume Sunday, March 27 for dinner.
We currently offer several different on-campus housing options that provide an encouraging, educational environment for students located conveniently near classrooms, academic resources, campus dining, and athletic facilities. Each living area is equipped with wireless internet, laundry facilities, and 24/7 security.
All students (full-time traditional undergraduate) who are under 21 years of age shall live on campus. For a complete overview of Bushnell University’s residency requirements, please consult the Bushnell University Student Handbook.
Burke-Griffeth Residence Hall
Burke-Griffeth Residence Hall has two designated floors – one for women and one for men. The floors are comprised of three designated halls for women and two halls for men which usually house freshmen and sophomore students. Each hall has a large community bathroom and each floor has a kitchen, lounge, and laundry room. The Burke-Griffeth Bistro and Beacon Beanery are located on the first floor.
Womack Hall
New to Bushnell University in 2021, Womack Hall features single and double-occupancy rooms. Each has its own private bathroom, student controlled room temperature control, and access to community spaces and lounges.
Mom Richart Apartments
Mom Richart offers one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a full kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Apartment doors open to a common hallway. A parking lot and laundry room are conveniently located underneath the building.
Works Village
Works Village is comprised of 4 buildings – two buildings with single-occupancy rooms, one building with double-occupancy rooms, and one building with a variety of room styles. All buildings are within a locked gate. Each apartment contains a full kitchen, bathroom, and living room. The laundry room is centrally located and parking is surrounds the complex.
Burke-Griffeth Hall*, Double occupancy room, 19 meals per week: $5,240 per semester
Burke-Griffeth Hall*, Single occupancy room, 19 meals per week: $6,240 per semester
Womack Hall, Double occupancy room, 12 meals per week: $5,240 per semester
Womack Hall, Single occupancy room, 12 meals per week: $6,240 per semester
Apartment, Double occupancy room, 5 meals per week: $5,240 per semester
Apartment, Single occupancy room, 5 meals per week: $6,240 per semester
Apartment, Double occupancy room, 10 meals per week: $5,800 per semester
Apartment, Single occupancy room, 10 meals per week: $6,800 per semester
*Includes triple room: The triple occupancy room is slightly larger in size. Single rooms are reserved for special circumstances and are based on availability.
**Apartments are reserved for upperclassmen in good standing. Additional meals can be added to meal plan.
Additional Meals:
5 Additional Meals per week: $560 per semester
Residency Requirement
As a residential campus, we provide both traditional residence hall and apartment-style housing options for our students. Bushnell University’s housing policy means that most students live on campus for three years. Students who are married, over 21, or living with their parents are exempt from on-campus residency, but must have an exemption form on record. Students who are unmarried may not live with romantic partners. In this strong living-learning community you will be living with students from a variety of backgrounds as you learn and grow together. Join the campus community and experience a place where you can shine both in and out of the classroom. Exemptions to the housing policy are reviewed by the Housing Committee once an Exemption Request form to move off campus is submitted. This form is found on My.Bushnell on the “Admitted Student” page and must be submitted to the Office of Student Life by May 1 for Fall Housing.
For a complete overview of Bushnell University’s residency requirements, please consult the Student Handbook.
Check-In
New student check-in happens on the first day of Orientation in the fall and spring. Specific move-in information will be sent with Orientation materials. The Residence Life team will help you get settled into your room once you’ve completed Orientation check-in.
Personal Property Insurance
Information regarding personal property insurance will be given out when students check into their housing assignment. Personal property insurance may be purchased for residence hall room and apartment contents, but is not required. We also encourage you to check your homeowner’s policy because many policies will include coverage for student belongings while at college.
New Students Living on Campus
Each year, incoming residents must fill out a Room & Board Agreement along with a New Student Housing Profile. The New Student Profile is used to match roommates together based on their preferences and interests. For more information on how to complete your enrollment paperwork, please visit our Admitted Student page.
Returning Students Living on Campus
Returning residents must complete a Returning Room & Board Agreement and Student Housing Application. The Room & Board Agreement is used for housing preference. The Student Housing Application provides returning students with the opportunity to choose who they would like as a roommate for the following year.
Students Living Off Campus
All students who wish to live off campus must submit a University Housing Exemption Form.
Automatic exemptions are given to students who are:
- Commuting daily from a student’s permanent home of residence of their parent/legal guardian
- 21 years or older before September 1
- Married
- Parent/legal guardian caring for a dependent child
The Housing Committee meets to determine whether an exemption is permitted for the following reasons:
- Medical
- Financial
- Special Circumstances
To submit a housing exemption form, click here.
For more information on how to complete your enrollment paperwork, please visit our Admitted Student page.
Residence Life Mission Statement
At Bushnell University, Residence Life strives to construct a community that is built on the importance of Community, Learning, Service, and Christ. Bushnell living areas are a microcosm of the greater community, church, and the world. Students live among diverse opinions, cultures, and lifestyles. Policies and policy enforcement are based on Christian values, the importance of promoting a living-learning community, and encouraging ethical decision-making in campus housing. Part of living in the residential community is learning how to negotiate differences and build bridges between people.
Staffing
The values of Bushnell University are reflected in the leadership of the Resident Assistants. Resident Assistants live with residents and assist with residential student needs including programming, maintenance needs, and policy enforcement. Resident Assistants lead programs for their residents that focus on social, spiritual, and relational wellness. Hall program examples include hiking, craft projects, Residence Hall Music Videos, movie nights, or community service projects.
Our Resident Directors (RD) live in each of our residential areas as live-on administrators providing Bushnell University with a 24/7 staffing presence. This professional staff member provides residential students the support that they need to navigate their college living-learning environment and also promotes the safety of our on-campus students.
What are the housing options?
Burke-Griffeth is our traditional residence hall; one floor is designated for male students and one floor for female students. Womack Hall is our newest residence hall: one floor is designated for women, one floor is designated for men and one floor houses male and female upperclassmen students. Mom Richart apartments are comprised of double and single occupancy units, so floors can easily accommodate both males and females. The Works Village apartments have single and double occupancy apartments in multiple buildings. Every apartment has its own kitchen, bathroom, and living room.
What internet access is available on campus?
Every building and residential area has free WiFi available to students. If you are having trouble connecting to the Bushnell University internet, please contact the Help Desk.
What should I bring with me for living in campus-provided housing?
Bushnell University provides beds, dressers, desks, and chairs for each student. Anything else the student would like to have must be purchased. Here are some specific things to remember:
Bring bed linens for extra-long twin beds.
Bring a surge-protected power bar. Fire codes prohibit the use of extension cords of any kind in the living areas. Only power bars with surge protectors are allowed.
We recommend that you contact your future roommate to coordinate bringing larger items like a TV, large chairs, couches, mini-fridge, etc.
What NOT to bring:
- Firearms, ammunition, weapons
- Pets that won’t live underwater
- Candles, incense
For a full list, please refer to the Student Handbook.
When will I find out where I am assigned and who my roommate(s) will be?
We typically send out room assignments in mid-July. When you receive your room assignment, it will include the name and contact information for your roommate.
How many roommates will I have?
Typically only one roommate. Our standard housing options are double-occupancy. There are some options that involve a single or triple room in Burke-Griffeth Hall; however, those are very limited and are only considered under unique circumstances.
When can I move in?
The official check-in day for fall is the first day of Orientation, where you will receive your keys. Some students are required to move in early because they are involved with an athletic team, music group, or other activity. If you are involved with one of those groups, you will receive specific information about your arrival date.
Where do I go to check in?
Specific instructions will be given prior to your arrival on campus. Check-in will take place in the Hutchins Hall in the Morse Center.