Residence Halls

Housing is on a first come first serve basis. You should apply by the fall semester of your senior year. To apply for on-campus housing you must submit the housing application and $200 deposit to put your name on the Residence Hall housing list.

Please click on the links below for more details about the Female and Male Residence Halls.

On-Campus Residence Halls

Cost is per semester for Fall, Spring and Summer. Does not include the cost of a meal plan.

**Residence Halls**
Effective 2008-2009
Female Halls		Male Halls
Beazley	$1175.00	Buccaneer	$1100.00
Hallstein	$1175.00	Holleman	$800.00
Helman	$1175.00	James Atkinson	$975.00
Melcher	$1175.00	Katherine Atkinson	$975.00
Spencer	$975.00	Lockett	$1100.00
		Memorial	$800.00
		Solons	$800.00
Spring Minimester	$200.00	Spring Minimester	$200.00
Summer	$300.00	Summer	$300.00

WHAT TO BRING:

4 towel sets
1 bed pillow
2 pillowcases
4 standard twin bed sheets*
1 mattress protector*
1 bedspread
1 blanket
telephone (see below)
*Mattresses in Helman, Beazley, Helman, J. Atkinson, Melcher and Solons are 80” long.

APPLIANCES:

Not allowed – appliances with exposed heating elements – due to potential fire and safety problems
Allowed – computer and printer, small refrigerator (maximum size 3.6 cubic feet), and television.

PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED

WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL:

Microwave
Free local phone service
Students are required to furnish the phones to receive voice mail
Long distance calls may be made with a phone card, credit card or by calling collect
Basic cable is available in each room at no additional cost
ResNet is available through Blinn College, except for Holleman and Memorial Halls.

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

Blinn College prohibits the possession or storage of – any type of firearm, dangerous weapon, including BB guns, bows & arrows, spear guns, slingshots and other potentially dangerous & hazardous weapons, flammable liquids or explosive device in the residence halls or in your automobile on college premises.
Pets are not allowed in the residence halls, either on a permanent or visitation basis.
Halogen lamps and candles are not permitted.

ROOMMATES

If you have requested someone for a roommate, we will try to accommodate you. If you have not requested a roommate, one will be assigned to you.
Because of so many changes, we do not disclose assigned roommates. Incompatibility changes can be made after check-in. Please be patient.
If the person you request has the same hall assignment, we can verify if you are roommates.

MEALS

Meals are served on move-in days. The Cove is open on the 2nd mve-in day. Breakfast will be served the first day of class from 7 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.
The dining hall is located in the Student Center
A minimum meal plan is required