Residential and Dining Services Policies
Theme Housing
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Community Action
A community of students willing to spend their free time engaged in community service projects, service learning, and/or social activism. Students must commit to volunteering 8 hours per month. To be considered Community Action students must submit a one page essay expressing their interest in community service with their application.
Freshman Halls
Freshman Halls provide a dynamic living-learning environment with smaller staff to resident ratios and focused academic resources to support students in their transition to college life at Evergreen. One of the best measures of freshman success is related to living on campus. Freshman Halls provide social space for students, Resident Assistant sponsored events, conversations with faculty and a healthcare specialist. Freshman Halls are designed for freshmen participating in a dining plan.
Gender Neutral
Gender Neutral theme housing provides a living situation on campus where one’s gender is not the means by which one is assigned to college housing making it a comfortable and safe living environment for members of the LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Ally) community.
Quiet Housing
Quiet Housing is an environment where respect for lower noise levels and quiet study is encouraged. Residents are urged to have one-on-one conversations with those making noise. Residential and Dining Services recommends that you address situations early on. Use "I" statements, resist placing blame and refrain from accusations. Approach the situation in a positive manner and try to understand the other person's perspective. Express your needs clearly and be willing to compromise. Assistance is available from the Quiet Housing Resident Assistants, the on-duty Resident Assistants and the on-duty Resident Director.
Substance Free Housing
This is a community of students who wish to abstain from alcohol, tobacco and non-prescription drugs. Residents of Substance Free Housing are encouraged to have one-on-one conversations with those presenting problems. Housing recommends that you address situations early on. Use "I" statements, resist placing blame and refrain from accusations. Approach the situation in a positive manner and try to understand the other person's perspective. Express your needs clearly and be willing to compromise. Assistance is available from the Substance Free Resident Assistants, the on-duty Resident Assistants and the on-duty Resident Director.
Sustainability
This is a community of students committed to a more environmentally conscious lifestyle, sustainable agriculture and environmental activism. Residents commit to eight hours per month of volunteer service in sustainability work. Sustainability students attend theme-house seminars and community meetings related to environmental activism.