Housing and Assignment Policies

Residential Requirement

All students enrolled at Kenyon are required to live in College-owned housing and participate in the College dining plan. Students may not use non-Kenyon housing or facilities to supplement their College housing. Requests for exceptions to the residential requirement must receive prior written approval from the Office of Residential Life and the Dean of Students. Students found in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action.

Acceptance Agreement

By accepting a Kenyon College residential housing assignment, students living in Kenyon College residences agree to the Housing and Meal Plan Terms and Conditions. This agreement establishes the terms and conditions of occupancy in the College residences between the room occupant and Kenyon College. All residents are expected to review and understand the obligations outlined in this agreement.

Repeated or continued violations of Residential Life and College policies may result in penalties to available housing options during future selection processes and/or administrative reassignment.

Residence and Room Environment

Residents are expected to treat all residence hall common areas and individual rooms, suites, and apartments with care and respect, and will be held accountable for damages beyond normal wear and tear. To protect the health and safety of all residents, living spaces must be maintained at an acceptable level of cleanliness. This includes the prohibition of cleaning game or fish within residential spaces, as well as actively preventing unsanitary conditions or the accumulation of garbage. Failure to maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness may result in a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and action by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Residential Living Agreement

This agreement is designed to help roommates get to know each other and to open and establish lines of communication on topics that are important for successful roommate relationships. View tips for living with a roommate. We strongly encourage students to complete this agreement with their roommate(s) shortly after moving in, and save a copy for future reference.

Noise and Quiet Hours

Quiet hours are established in residential housing to support environments conducive to sleep, study, and overall well-being. During designated quiet hours, residents are expected to keep noise at a level that cannot be heard outside their room, suite, or apartment. This includes, but is not limited to, noise made by music, televisions, gaming consoles, speakers, conversations, and gatherings. Twenty-four hour quiet hours are in effect during final exams periods. Courtesy hours are in effect at all times, meaning residents should be mindful of noise and respond promptly to reasonable requests from others to reduce disruptions.

At no time should speakers be directed out windows or doors. Speakers used outside must comply with Village of Gambier noise ordinances.

Failure to comply with quiet hour expectations may result in referral to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.