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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Countdown Mailings and Forms Q: I will be in Europe over the summer. What should I do about the deadlines for various forms and sets of information? A: It is very important to figure out the details before you depart. If you can't receive mail at your summer destination, you need to be in contact with someone at home who can share the information you will receive and get your responses recorded. Failing to return preference forms will affect your housing. Fortunately, Residence Life has a FAX number (765/983-1552) and email: reslife@earlham.edu as well as the information on this web site, so you should be able to keep in touch with us from around the world. New Student Orientation Q: What events and sessions will occur during New Student Orientation? A: New Student Orientation is an exciting introduction to Earlham! For details on the schedule of events, check out the New Student Orientation link on the Countdown to Earlham web site. 
Roommates Q: How is my roommate picked? I am often shy/homesick/grumpy and sometimes I snore/stay up late/forget to go to class. I want to make sure that my roommate will be able to live with me. A: Residence Life knows that your first-year roommate plays an important role in your first year at Earlham. That's why Residence Life will hand-match each pair of roommates. We will take the information you provide on your information form and do our best to make a good match, taking into account academic interests, extracurricular activities, region, and living habits. We hope you will find a common bond to form a friendship; the differences that you discover will allow you to learn from each other. Finally, please remember that although we do all we can to make a good match, not all roommates end up as best friends. Most students branch out and meet new people during the year - plus, you've got a whole hall full of students to meet and get to know. Q: When do I find out the name and address of my roommate? A: You will find out the name and address of your roommate in the second countdown mailing that will be mailed to youon June 11. We encourage you to begin forming a relationship with your roommate before the beginning of school. Contact each other, discuss academic and social interests, summer plans, packing lists etc. Q: What should I bring to campus? A: Many students bring bare essentials (clothes, alarm clock, teddy bear) at first and have bigger items shipped later once they have met their roommate. Others choose to buy larger items here at local stores. It is important to remember the size of residence hall rooms. An average room size is approximately: 10.5' x 16.5' , window: 5' x 5', and ceiling 9'. Your room is already equipped with twin-sized beds, desks and chairs, dressers, towel rack or hook, a bookcase and a mirror. Extra-long twin beds on campus are in Barrett, Mills, Warren, Wilson, Hoerner, and Olvey-Andis - so if you've been assigned to that hall will you need to purchase the "extra-long" twin sheets. We are in the process of switching all campus bed to the extra-long twin size. Also, roommates often enjoy shopping in town and picking out their room décor together. More about your room/residence hall: All residence hall rooms are equipped with ethernet connections and a telephone with voicemail. Your residence hall has a community kitchen, limited storage facilities, laundry facilities, vending machines and a TV/Study Lounge. What you should not bring to campus!
Please be aware that Earlham College is an intentional living community. Alcohol, drugs and/or drug paraphernalia are forbidden on campus.
Housing Assignments Q: How are the housing assignments made? A: As you'll recall from your Housing Questionnaire, you had the opportunity to indicate a preference for a four-class-coed hall, a four-class-single gender floor, a wellness lifestyle hall, a quiet hall, or one of the theme halls. We will assign you to your residence hall based on these preferences. We will work to place you in a residence hall encompassing as many of your preferences as we can!
Important Dates & Arrival Information Q: I am an new student and I need to make my flight reservations for next fall right now. When should I plan to arrive on campus? When is Thanksgiving Break? Winter Break? A: First-year and transfer students should arrive on campus on Friday, August 22nd . Do not arrive early unless you have alternate housing until the 22nd; your room will not be available until Friday. Thanksgiving Break starts Saturday, November 22nd. Winter break starts on Friday, December 19th - housing closes at 5 p.m. For more detailed information, refer to the Academic Calendar. The Student Development Office offers shuttle service to the Dayton/Indianapolis Airports during the breaks. Q: I would like to ship some boxes early so that they will be ready for me when I arrive on campus. How should I go about doing this? A: Most students find that it works well to bring only the essentials on the plane and have larger items arrive over the course of the next few days. When shipping with UPS, include your name, your residence, and Richmond, IN 47374.
Campus Life Q: I'd like to set up a bank account at Earlham. What should I do? A: To find a list of local banks please refer to the Waynet web site. If you want to set up your account early, you can contact them directly. Or you can wait until your arrival to campus. The Waynet web site will also provide interesting links to other local information. Q: I'd like to think about what student organizations I'd like to participate in before I arrive. What should I do? A: Check out our student organization web site to get an idea of the tremendous opportunities for involvement at Earlham.
Miscellaneous Q: I'd like to bring my family to the Earlham campus over the summer to visit. Where can I stay? A: There are a number of hotels, motels, and Bed & Breakfasts in Richmond. Refer to Waynet for a list of local lodging information. Q: Where can I find a job on campus for the academic year? Should I start the job hunt now? A: Plenty of student jobs open up each autumn. The Career Development Center maintains an extensive listing of campus jobs; you may start searching for employment on the web on their work study pages (the number of listings will increase as the summer progresses). Most campus jobs are posted in August and September. Of course, we can't cover all student and parent questions here. If you've got one of your own, contact us reslife@earlham.edu directly! We are eager to make your transition to EC as smooth as possible! |
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Earlham College · 801 National Road West · Richmond,
Indiana 47374-4095 |