Residence Life

Residence life is a major part of the Providence experience. Providence has a strong community setting; it is often referred to by students as a family environment.  Living on campus helps Providence students develop connections between faith, learning, and living.  Our programs aid in academic learning as well as focus on character building and spritual formation.  Full-time Resident Directors live on campus and serve as mentors and educators.  Student leaders in residence, known at Resident Assistants, provide peer support for resident students and develop community in their section of residence with a group of 10-15 students.  This group meets weekly for Care Group and often becomes a strong unit of support for each of the individual members. 

Residence Halls

Each of our residence halls is set up for double occupancy, and therefore includes two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, and shelving, storage and closet space adequate for two people. 

Bergen Hall (Men’s residence)

60 rooms on 2 floors, in 4 wings, for a maximum of 120 living spaces.  Rooms are furnished with twin captain’s beds, two desks, shelving units mounted on the desks, and desk chairs. All furniture is moveable, allowing students to rearrange their room. Roommates share a closet, which is approximately 6’ wide and 2’ deep with a double row of shelves. Each room has its own washroom, which includes a shower, toilet, sink, cabinet and shelves. On each floor there are sub-lounges; lounges include a fridge, microwave, couches, coffee tables and chairs.  In the basement you will find a laundry room with 3 washing machines as well as 3 dryers available at a minimal cost.  Also, Bergen has two study rooms.  

Kindred / Sweet (Women’s residences)

15 rooms on 2 floors for a maximum of 30 living spaces in both Kindred and Sweet. Rooms are furnished with loft beds, two desks, two desk chairs, and shelf space. Beneath the lower bunk are three drawers, which must be shared between the roommates. Underneath each of the loft beds is a 3-drawer dresser. Each room has one closet, which is approximately 4’ wide and 2’ deep, with either one or two shelves. Each suite (four rooms) shares a lounge and two bathrooms (bathrooms include, a sink, toilet, a bathtub with a shower, and a cabinet). Each lounge is furnished with couches, coffee table and chairs. The lounge on the lower floor also has a fridge, which is shared with the residents on the upper floor. On the lower level you will find a laundry room with a washing machine as well as a dryer, which is available at a minimal cost.

Eichhorst Hall (Women’s residence)

30 rooms on 2 floors, in 4 wings for a maximum of 60 living spaces.  Rooms are furnished with twin captain’s beds, two closets and 3 book shelves for each person. A desk top runs the entire length of the far side of the room, with desk drawers underneath, providing ample work and storage space. Two rooms share a bathroom (bathrooms include a sink, toilet, a bathtub with a shower, and a cabinet) and each floor has their own lounge. The lounges are furnished with a fridge, microwave, couches, coffee table and chairs. In two of the lower level hallways you will find a laundry room with a washing machine as well as a dryer, which is available at a minimal cost.  There are two study rooms in Eichhorst.  

Residence Events

Care Group

Once a week each Residence Hall gathers for Care Group. These groups meet with the goals of growing spiritually and relationally… and having a blast.

Student Development Presents

Student Development Presents happens several times throughout the semester and takes different forms. These events aim to promote community and individual growth. Events done in the past have included discussion groups, dorm wide competitions, learning practical skills, support groups and more.

Open Dorm

Typically dorm rooms are off limits to members of the opposite sex, however twice a week dorms are open to all resident students to visit, regardless of gender. This provides an opportunity for students to be able to visit their friends and make new ones in the room they call home.  

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