2012-2013 Fact Book - Ferris State University

HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Living on campus has proven to foster student engagement and improve overall student success. Ferris
State University on-campus housing provides environments that are clean, comfortable, safe and
conducive to supporting the academic mission of the University. More specifically, living in the residence
halls enhances and completes the learning that occurs at the University.
Student growth is enhanced through exposure to other points of view, experiencing diverse populations
and learning to live interdependently in a community of peers. Living with others helps residents
develop coping skills and experiment with responsible decision-making in a safe environment.
A variety of housing and dining options allows students the opportunity to create the environment in
which they feel most comfortable. Amenities include wired and wireless internet connections in each
residence hall, a choice of double or private rooms, health, wellness and substance-free living, the firstyear
experience and many other themed housing options. Cable television, available in every room,
includes HD and movie channels. Washers and dryers are located on virtually every floor, mail is
delivered to each residence hall, and residence halls are equipped to provide a feel of home with such
items as board games, large screen televisions, overstuffed furniture and hall-sponsored activities.
Living in the residence halls is an educational endeavor. Staff provide social and educational
programming aimed at building cohesive communities on each floor. While hall staff are in place to
assist in maintaining community standards, residents are reminded that maintaining community
standards is a shared responsibility.
The university apartment community consists of the west campus townhouses and the south campus
apartment complexes. The west campus complex has 150 two-bedroom and 50 three-bedroom
unfurnished townhouses which are designed to provide a neighborhood atmosphere for families and
single students alike.
The south campus apartment complex consists of 88 traditional one-and two-bedroom units. They are
designed for single students and have laundry facilities in each building.
The East Campus Suites are neither residence halls nor apartments. Rather, this new style of on-campus
housing combines the best of both worlds. Each of the three 3-story buildings is home to 100 students.
Exterior doors are locked 24/7 utilizing the same card swipe access and blue light/call box phone
security system as our residence halls. Each building houses 24 4-bedroom suites and 2 2-bedroom
suites. Every student has their own furnished bedroom and shares a full bathroom with one other
student. A furnished living room and full kitchen complement the feeling of home each suite provides.
With amenities such as air conditioning, garbage disposal, wireless connectivity, campus cable television
and more, the suites are sure to be a campus favorite for generations to come.
Fully accessible residence halls, townhouses and suites are available for students with special needs.
Learn more of what the Office of Housing & Residence Life has to offer on line at
http://www.ferris.edu/housing.
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