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Residence Hall Information

Defiance College's campus residences offer comfortable living spaces that foster personal, social, and academic growth. DC students have the option to live in one of our co-ed residence halls, Whitney or McReynolds, or on-campus, apartment-style housing: Jacket Suites or Grand Avenue Apartments.

INCOMING FRESHMEN
Wondering who will be your roommate? There is always anxiety about the college roommate process, and it's natural to be nervous--but don't worry! Students are paired for the best fit, based on entry housing surveys. Two weeks after move-in, there is a consolidation period if a roommate isn't working out. Residents will work with their hall director and RA to change rooms.

MCREYNOLDS HALL

RESIDENCE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

  • A three-story traditional style residence hall with a capacity of approximately 240 students

  • All rooms are double-occupancy; living areas (12'x15') with community restroom and shower located on each wing

  • Provided in each room per person: extra-long twin mattress (36"x80"), desk, chair, built in closet unit, and dresser drawers

  • Cable outlet (only one in each room)

  • Common areas feature a large-screen TV and game tables, wireless internet in the lobby and vending machines

  • Roommates assigned based on information submitted by students when they fill out the Housing Application and matched for the best fit

MCREYNOLDS HALL VIRTUAL TOUR

WHITNEY HALL

PRIMARY CAMPUS RESIDENCE FOR SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, & SENIORS

  • A three-story traditional style residence hall with a capacity of approximately 215

  • Double-occupancy; living areas (12'x15') with community restroom and shower areas located on each wing

  • Provided in each room per person: extra-long twin mattress (36"x80"), desk, chair, closet, dresser, Internet jack, telephone jack and cable outlet (only one in each room)

  • Bedroom furniture, flooring, windows and window treatments

  • Lobby area features a fireplace, outdoor patio, large-screen TV, piano, game tables, study area with computers, wireless Internet in the lobby, vending machines

WHITNEY HALL VIRTUAL TOUR

 

JACKET SUITE APARTMENTS

UPPERCLASSMEN HOUSING: Academic Excellence, Service Leadership, & Greek Life

Jacket Suites

  • One-story quad style apartments are divided into three pods; each containing four to five individual apartment units

  • Central lounge in each pod with big-screen television and study area

  • Four-person, two-bedroom suites include kitchenette, private bath, and storage/study area

  • Fully furnished bedrooms include a loftable bed with extra-long twin mattress, desk, dresser and wardrobe

  • Each apartment building has an atrium-style commons area encircling an outdoor courtyard

  • Parking available across the street

  • Each apartment building houses a washer and dryer - free of charge

  • Cable and high-speed Internet

  • Central air/heat in each apartment

GRAND AVENUE APARTMENTS

APARTMENT HOUSING FOR SENIORS

Grand Avenue apartments

  • One-story apartments

  • Located within short walking distance to campus

  • Two fully furnished bedrooms in each apartment (students must utilize personal furniture for living room / dining area)

  • Room include a loft bed with extra-long twin mattress, desk, dresser, built in closets and window treatments

  • Private bath with spacious living room

  • Complete kitchen includes full-sized refrigerator, range, lots of cabinet space with a dining area

  • Smoke detectors in all bedrooms and common areas

  • Washer and dryer in each apartment – free of charge

  • Cable and high-speed Internet

  • Central air/heat

  • Easily accessible parking in front of the building

RESIDENCE HALLS VS DORMS
Our on-campus residence hall options vary from traditional living units to apartment style suites. By definition, a dormitory is a place for eating and sleeping only. A residence hall offers more extensive living facilities (lounges, game rooms, study areas, meeting areas, TV rooms, laundry facilities). They also operate with an educational and holistic philosophy that works to positively impacts students during their formative college experience. DC's on-campus residential communities of McReynolds, Whitney, Jacket Suites, and Grand Avenue are residence halls, not dorms or dormitories.