The residence halls at Douglass College play an important role in the education of women. In general, the programs, services, resources, and staff help enhance women`s personal and intellectual development. By creating an environment that fosters women`s development, the Residence Life staff at Douglass College help teach students to learn, to question, to problem-solve, to think critically, and to achieve success both in and out of the classroom. The Residence Life program is staffed by a full-time director and assistant director, residence directors who are graduate students, and resident assistants who are undergraduate students. The campus is divided into seven diverse residential communities, including large residence halls, apartments, and historic houses for fewer than twenty students.
Special-interest residences add another dimension for students interested in a residential experience that includes an academic component. Permission to reside in a special-interest residence is granted by application. First-year students may apply for a special-interest residence or opt for a first-year residence hall. The Global Village cluster of language and cultural houses is an example of special-interest residences at Douglass College.
The Bunting-Cobb Math, Science, and Engineering Hall allows one hundred undergraduate women to share academic and career interests with one another and with six graduate women who live in residence and serve as mentors. Residents are encouraged to participate in peer study groups, career programs, and skill enhancement sessions. Residents have access to a resource library and a networked computer room.
Most first-year students live in first-year residences, which focus on helping students adjust to college; develop communication and problem-solving skills; understand their responsibilities as members of a residential community; and become successful in their academic pursuits. Transfer students are assigned to a residential area of campus, with continuing students. All students have the option of applying for accommodation in special- sinterest residences.
