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Theme Housing

Theme housing is a unique living option available in 2008-09 for returning students. It is an opportunity for a group of female or male students to share a suite of rooms in Riley Court with fellow students interested in exploring a particular topic together. Two units in Riley court will be designated as sites for theme housing for the 2008-09 academic year. Groups of 14 may apply to live in suites by completing and submitting the application . Information about theme housing for 2009-10 will be available next academic year.

Groups 
Riley Court suites consist of three doubles and one single room. Suites are available for only men or only women. 

There is an additional option we are extremely excited about in Neufeld.  One pod of Neufeld, which consists of 8 double rooms, will be designated for theme housing.  There is a $200 additional fee per semester, however you wouild live on one floor together.  This lends itself to a really neat community.

Housing themes 
Groups must demonstrate an interest in sharing a living space as well as addressing a certain theme as part of their residential experience. The theme around which the group is focused is limited only by imagination. Examples of possible themes include: wellness, service, gender communication, recreation, literature, peace, Bible study, politics, etc. Be creative! 

Theme programs 
Groups commit to living and learning with their theme during the academic year, by executing programs that address the community's theme. A minimum of 10 such programs must be proposed in the application. Programs might include guest speakers, field trips, special readings, social gatherings, games, meetings, etc. Again, program ideas are limitless! 

Campus standards 
All policies and standards that are maintained in the traditional residence halls also apply to theme housing units. 

Facilities 
Riley Court suites consist of the following: 

• Three doubles and one single room 
• Furnished lobby with cable television 
• Shower/bathroom 
• Air conditioning and carpeting 
• Laundry facilities (located on the ground level of Hauenstein Hall, first unit on the west side) 
• Kitchenette facilities (located on the third floor of Hirschler Hall, second unit on the west side) 
• Network computer in area  

Neufeld Pods consist of the following:

• Eight double rooms
• Furnished lobby with cable television (lobby shared with second side of floor)
• Air conditioning and carpeting
• Laundry facilities (located in the basement floor)
• Kitchenette facilities (located on the floor)
• Network computers (located on first floor)

Click HERE  to download the application (Adobe PDF).  

Please call the student life office (x3247) if you need additional information, clarification of the process, or assistance completing your application.