Residence Life & Housing
All Undergraduate Students at Highlands College have access to Student Housing in one of our on-campus residence halls—The Heights and The Village. These intentional living communities are designed to cultivate growth, friendship, and unforgettable memories. Living on campus extends your college experience beyond the classroom and into a vibrant, purpose-filled environment where lifelong connections are built and students are equipped to grow in character, leadership, and spiritual maturity.
Housing Application
To help you build meaningful community and make the most of your time at Highlands College, all freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Once you are accepted and officially “commit” to Highlands College you will gain access to the HC Housing Application. Your Admissions Coach will walk you through these steps!
Once you’re committed, you can find the Housing Application in your Application Dashboard. Completing and submitting this application will allow you to access RoomSync, where you will build a profile and find your future roommate. We encourage you to complete your housing application in a timely manner for the highest chance of getting your housing preference.
Jenna Nielsen
Jenna Nielsen is the Director of Residence Life & Housing, and she oversees the development and daily operations of student housing, ensuring an exceptional residential experience that fosters community and growth. She leads the housing team in creating environments that support both the practical needs and spiritual development of students.
Dallie Kate Darnell
Dallie Kate Darnell is the Residence Life Coordinator, living on campus alongside our students to help create a vibrant, welcoming community. She works closely with our team of Resident Assistants (RAs) to provide support, foster connection, and ensure students thrive throughout their time at Highlands College.
Amenities
Furnished
TV Lounges
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Wi-Fi
Kitchen Areas
Preparing for Move-In
Each room comes ready with a twin bed and bed frame, a desk and desk chair, a chest of drawers, and a wardrobe closet per student. Additionally, each room has one kitchenette unit equipped with a microwave and mini fridge. Students may not substitute personal furniture for these items.
Students are allowed to personalize their rooms within certain limitations. Your room should reflect your personality, and both residents should agree on decor. The constraints placed by Highlands College generally prohibit anything that causes permanent change or damage to the room. Decoration should also reflect the values HC holds. Residence Life recommends waiting to purchase until your room assignment is confirmed and saving receipts for all purchased items.
Move-In Day
- Arrive on campus before your scheduled Move-In time and date. Go to the check-in desk to get your check-in materials (Room key, Parking Permit Tag, and Residence Hall information packet). From there you will head to a quick orientation and then head to your new home!
- Our team will be available to transport items with carts to and from rooms, but you will be responsible for unpacking things and arranging furnishings.
- Due to limited space in elevators, oversized items may be difficult to carry. Please plan accordingly when bringing in items.
- Pack belongings into easily transportable containers (suitcases, moving boxes, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
Because we utilize residence halls for summer camps and are busy preparing rooms for incoming arrivals, rooms are not ready for viewing until move-in day.
Specific room and roommate assignments for entering freshmen are made in June/July preceding the start of the fall term. Any questions regarding your housing & roommate assignments should be emailed to housing@highlandscollege.edu by the deadline.
Students can request to room with a particular person. However, specific room requests depend on availability and entry date of the application.
Room changes are not common. Students wanting to change rooms should speak to their assigned Staff Residence Life Coordinator. Requests for room changes are considered but not guaranteed.
Yes! Both residence halls have shared kitchen areas with ovens that students can use. Plus, every room comes equipped with a microwave and mini fridge for your convenience. You’re also welcome to bring an enclosed basket-style air fryer for your room if you’d like a little extra cooking flexibility outside of your provided meal plan!
Laundry facilities are located on the first floor in the east wing of The Heights and on the first floor in a designated laundry facility at The Village.
Through RoomSync! RoomSync is a platform designed to help you find a compatible roommate for your shared living arrangements this year. RoomSync utilizes a matching algorithm that considers factors such as lifestyle preferences, habits, interests, and social activities to pair students with potential roommates who are likely to be a good fit for you.
No pets of any kind are allowed.
Yes! Each room comes ready with a twin bed and bed frame, a desk and desk chair, a chest of drawers, and a wardrobe closet per student. Additionally, each room has one kitchenette unit equipped with a microwave and mini fridge. Students may bring their own décor to be hung with thumb tacks. No outside furniture, including but not limited to futons, recliners and couches, are permitted to be used in the Residence Hall.
Every year, students sign the Highland College Community Covenant which contains the commitments and practices that all students abide by during their time as a Highlands College student. This Covenant does contain practices as they relate to housing including:
- No alcohol or tobacco of any kind allowed
- No overnight stays with members of the opposite sex
- No disruptive gatherings that disturbs or impacts the peace of another
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