Cottey is a residential college. Living in college housing is an integral part of the Cottey College educational experience. The unique suite-style living contributes to the development of interpersonal skills and thus adds to the pleasure and value of a Cottey College education. Therefore, full-time students (i.e., those enrolled for at least 12 credit hours per semester) are expected to live in college housing. Exceptions to this residential policy require written approval from the vice president for student life and enrollment. Students are able to sign the Residence Hall Agreement and complete the application process once they have made their tuition deposit.
Any student who wishes to live off campus must submit a Residency Requirement Exemption Request Form and the requested supporting documentation to the director of housing, who will review it with the vice president for student life and enrollment. To receive the form and additional information regarding an exemption request, email the director of housing.
Residential students live in P.E.O. Hall, Reeves Hall, Robertson Hall, and Townhomes. The halls are divided into suites which are comfortable and beautifully decorated, made possible by P.E.O. chapters, individual donors, and others. Individual suites house eight to 14 students from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations in single, double, or triple rooms. There is a computer suite in each residence hall with eight to ten networked computers, printers, and scanners available on a 24-hour basis. For students bringing personal or laptop computers, the option of accessing a high-speed wireless network system within the residence halls and campus wide is available. All residence halls are nonsmoking and Robertson Hall and Reeves Hall are air-conditioned.
Residence life staff and student resident assistants live in each residence hall to supervise and be of assistance to the residents. Suite residents also elect a suite chair to act as the coordinator for the suite.
The College has established student regulations, consistent with living cooperatively in a community, designed to support the mission of the College. The possession or use of alcohol or illegal drugs is prohibited on campus. The use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and repeated disregard for procedures and regulations have a negative impact on the educational process. Along with other guidelines for campus living, the specific policies, regulations, and the disciplinary system are contained in the Student Handbook which is available online. Students are urged to become familiar with these policies and regulations and to support them. Enrollment at the College constitutes an agreement on the part of the student to comply with the policies in this catalog and in the Student Handbook.
Eating in Raney Dining Room is also a part of residential life at Cottey College. All meals are served in Raney Dining Room which is located in Robertson Hall. Meals are provided three times per day Monday through Saturday and twice on Sunday. Extra care is taken to provide a pleasant dining experience. Weekly special buffets such as make-your-own stir-fry, southern food, and soup, salad and wings are highlights for Cottey students. Lunch and dinner include a wide variety of entrees, including vegetarian, vegan, glutenand dairy-free options in addition to soup, salad, and deli bars. A Centennial Room dinner is a special event for suitemates to dine together in a more formal and private setting. Personally prepared by Dining Services staff, students select a six-course meal sure to delight.
The Chellie Club, the campus coffee house located in the Center for Campus Life, features deli items and a wide variety of coffees and drinks.