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
- 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
- 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.