Residence Life
Living on campus allows you to be a part of a vibrant community with increased opportunities for socializing and making friends, engaging in campus events and activities, and being a part of a living-learning community that allows you to grow both academically and personally.
Research has shown that students living on campus have greater involvement in the campus community, achieve higher grades, have increased contact with faculty members and students, have additional opportunities for leadership development, and are more likely to graduate.
Residence HALLS
Our residence halls at Bushnell provide a supportive living and learning environment offering both comfort and community. Whether you’re a night owl or an early riser, you’ll be in good company! Take advantage of early morning workouts in the Morse Center, late night study groups in the Rug Room, Bible studies, sunset hikes, midnight snacks or mid-morning brunch. Our tight-knit Beacon community flourishes inside our housing options.
Housing Highlights
Academic Programming: Throughout the academic year, our residence halls host a variety of engaging programs and events designed to enhance the student experience. From movie nights to hall music video competitions to hall-specific events, there’s always something exciting happening in our halls.
Close Proximity to Campus: Our residence halls are conveniently located just steps away from campus facilities, allowing students to roll out of bed and easily access classes, libraries, campus dining, and extracurricular activities. This proximity not only saves time but also encourages a strong sense of belonging within the Bushnell University community.
Free Laundry Services: We understand the importance of convenience for our students, which is why all our residence halls are equipped with free laundry facilities. All you need to bring is your detergent, and you can take care of your laundry needs without any additional expenses.
Beacon Beanery: At Bushnell University, all residential students enjoy receiving a $150 credit at the Beacon Beanery, our on-campus coffee shop, every semester, conveniently located on campus grounds.
Supportive Staff: Our dedicated residential staff, including Resident Assistants (RAs) and Resident Directors (RDs), are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive living environment for all students. Each hall has a different theme chosen by the Resident Assistant who lives there, reflecting our commitment to fostering creativity and community spirit within our residence halls.
Burke-Griffeth HALL
Burke-Griffeth Hall, named after Bushnell’s second and third presidents, has two designated floors: one for women and one for men.
The floors are comprised of three designated halls for women and two halls for men which usually house freshmen and sophomore students. Each hall has a large community bathroom and each floor has a kitchen, lounge, and laundry room. The Burke-Griffeth Bistro and Beacon Beanery are located on the first floor.
Womack HALL
Womack Hall, named after James (Bushnell’s president emeritus, 1986-2004) and Sharron Kay Womack, is a newly renovated building that features single and double-occupancy rooms.
Each has its own private bathroom, student controlled room temperature control, and access to community spaces and lounges.
Mom Richart
APARTMENTS
Named after Mary “Mom” Richart, who served as a house parent 1957-1961. Mom Richart offers one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a full kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Apartment doors open to a common hallway. A parking lot and laundry room are conveniently located underneath the building.
Works VILLAGE
Named after Dr. Herb & Marilynn Works who became central figures on campus as they taught classes and served as house parents. Works Village is comprised of four buildings—two buildings with single-occupancy rooms, one building with double-occupancy rooms, and one building with a variety of room styles. All buildings are within a locked gate. Each apartment contains a full kitchen, bathroom, and living room. The laundry room is centrally located and parking surrounds the complex.
Residence Life at BUSHNELL
Bushnell University believes that the residential experience is educationally beneficial to all students and an important part of the University experience.
Bushnell is committed to ensuring the academic and personal success of each student. For this reason, we require that all full-time traditional undergraduate students under 21 years of age live on campus. We offer a variety of housing options to best fit your needs.
Below you will find information regarding on-campus housing costs, various on-campus housing options for undergraduates, different Bushnell University on-campus housing policy forms, and a list of Bushnell University Residence Life frequently asked questions.
Important Dates for the 2023-24 School Year
Fall Semester 2023
Move In for New Students: Thursday, August 24, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
All residential students will be divided into two move-in groups: BLUE and GOLD. You will know which group you are in when you receive
information along with your room assignments via email from the Office of Residence Life.
Returning Students Move In: Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.
Holiday Dates
Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26 – Campus housing and the cafeteria will remain open.
Christmas Break: Saturday, December 16 through Monday, January 15 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) – Campus housing will be closed beginning at 10am on Saturday, December 16. Last meal of the semester will be dinner on Friday, December 16. Housing will re-open Saturday, January 13 at 10am.
Spring Semester 2023
Move In: Saturday, January 13
Meals Begin: Sunday, January 14, Dinner
Move Out: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.
Meals End: Friday, May 10, Dinner
Spring Holiday Dates
Spring Break: Monday, March 25 through Friday, March 29 – Campus housing will remain open but the cafeteria will be closed. Last meal served will be dinner on Friday March 22. Meals will resume Sunday, March 31 for dinner.
On Campus Living Options
We currently offer several different on-campus housing options that provide an encouraging, educational environment for students located conveniently near classrooms, academic resources, campus dining, and athletic facilities. Each living area is equipped with wireless internet, laundry facilities, and 24/7 security.
All students (full-time traditional undergraduate) who are under 21 years of age shall live on campus. For a complete overview of Bushnell University’s residency requirements, please consult the Bushnell University Student Handbook.
Burke-Griffeth Residence Hall
Burke-Griffeth Residence Hall has two designated floors – one for women and one for men. The floors are comprised of three designated halls for women and two halls for men which usually house freshmen and sophomore students. Each hall has a large community bathroom and each floor has a kitchen, lounge, and laundry room. The Burke-Griffeth Bistro and Beacon Beanery are located on the first floor.
Womack Hall
New to Bushnell University in 2021, Womack Hall features single and double-occupancy rooms. Each has its own private bathroom, student-controlled room temperature control, and access to community spaces and lounges.
Mom Richart Apartments
Mom Richart offers one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a full kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Apartment doors open to a common hallway. A parking lot and laundry room are conveniently located underneath the building.
Works Village
Works Village is comprised of 4 buildings – two buildings with single-occupancy rooms, one building with double-occupancy rooms, and one building with a variety of room styles. All buildings are within a locked gate. Each apartment contains a full kitchen, bathroom, and living room. The laundry room is centrally located and parking surrounds the complex.
Meal Plan Costs
Burke-Griffeth Hall*
Double occupancy room, 19 meals per week: $5,490 per semester
Single occupancy room, 19 meals per week: $6,490 per semester
Womack Hall
Double occupancy room, 12 meals per week: $5,490 per semester
Single occupancy room, 12 meals per week: $6,490 per semester
Apartment**
Double occupancy room, 5 meals per week: $5,490 per semester
Single occupancy room, 5 meals per week: $6,490 per semester
Double occupancy room, 10 meals per week: $6,140 per semester
Single occupancy room, 10 meals per week: $7,140 per semester
*Includes triple room: The triple occupancy room is slightly larger in size. Single rooms are reserved for special circumstances and are based on availability.
**Apartments are reserved for upperclassmen in good standing. Additional meals can be added to the meal plan.
Additional Meals
5 Additional meals per week: $650 per semester
10 Additional meals per week: $1300 per semester
Housing Forms
New Students Living on Campus
Each year, incoming residents must fill out a Room & Board Agreement along with a New Student Housing Profile. The New Student Profile is used to match roommates together based on their preferences and interests. For more information on how to complete your enrollment paperwork, please visit our Admitted Student page.
Returning Students Living on Campus
Returning residents must complete a Returning Room & Board Agreement and Student Housing Application. The Room & Board Agreement is used for housing preference. The Student Housing Application provides returning students with the opportunity to choose who they would like as a roommate for the following year.
Students Living on Campus
All students who wish to live off campus must submit a University Housing Exemption Form.
Automatic exemptions are given to students who are:
- Commuting daily from a student’s permanent home of residence of their parent/legal guardian
- 21 years or older before September 1
- Married
- Parent/legal guardian caring for a dependent child
The Housing Committee meets to determine whether an exemption is permitted for the following reasons:
- Medical
- Financial
- Special Circumstances
To submit housing exemption, fill out our housing exemption form.
For more information on how to complete your enrollment paperwork, please visit our Admitted Student page.
Residence Life Mission Statement
Mission Statement
At Bushnell University, Residence Life strives to construct a community that is built on the importance of Community, Learning, Service, and Christ. Bushnell living areas are a microcosm of the greater community, church, and the world. Students live among diverse opinions, cultures, and lifestyles. Policies and policy enforcement are based on Christian values, the importance of promoting a living-learning community, and encouraging ethical decision-making in campus housing. Part of living in the residential community is learning how to negotiate differences and build bridges between people.
Staffing
The values of Bushnell University are reflected in the leadership of the Resident Assistants. Resident Assistants live with residents and assist with residential student needs including programming, maintenance needs, and policy enforcement. Resident Assistants lead programs for their residents that focus on social, spiritual, and relational wellness. Hall program examples include hiking, craft projects, Residence Hall Music Videos, movie nights, or community service projects.
Our Resident Directors (RD) live in each of our residential areas as live-on administrators providing Bushnell University with a 24/7 staffing presence. This professional staff member provides residential students the support that they need to navigate their college living-learning environment and also promotes the safety of our on-campus students.
Residence Life FAQS
Beacon BEANERY
The Beacon Beanery is located on the first floor of the Burke-Griffeth Residence Hall and continues to be one of the most popular hangout spaces on campus.
Campus DINING
Located at the west end of Burke-Griffeth Hall, the Burke-Griffeth Bistro is the daily destination for enjoying inspired American bistro fare (sometimes with a twist) – and to have a relaxed, yet energized dining experience with fellow students, faculty, and staff.
CONNECT WITH OUR residence life TEAM
You Belong at Bushnell
Jennifer Little, M.A.
Director of Residence Life
Jonathan Kurtz, M.Div.
Resident Director
Neha Joseph
Resident Director