BUILDING STRONG FUTURES IN SOUTHEAST OHIO

RESIDENCE HALLS

Housing

As one of the only two-year colleges in Ohio to offer college-owned residence halls, Hocking College is excited to provide you with a unique experience. Although living on campus is not required, many students take advantage of this fun and educational opportunity.

By becoming part of our living-learning communities, your academic experience will be enhanced by the support services available and the convenience of being on campus to take advantage of the multitude of resources available.

RESIDENCE HALL OPTIONS

Hillside Residential Village 

The Hillside Residential Village, located on campus, is made up of Hocking Heights, Downhour Hall and North Halls. 

NORTH AND DOWNHOUR HALLS 

North (for male residents) and Downhour (for female residents) halls are located on the west side of campus, directly behind John Light and Oakley halls. The rooms are 12 by 21 feet and are $2,840 a semester. Other amenities include:

  • Double rooms ($2,840/semester)
  • Semi-private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities on-site at North and Downhour halls. An outdoor walkway connects the two halls.
  • Hardline internet and Wi-Fi connections

Hocking Heights 

Hocking Heights is the original residence hall at Hocking College and has seen many different configurations. Currently Hocking heights is an all male residence hall that primarily houses our student athletes.    

  • Double rooms ($2,335/semester)
  • Semi-private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities on-site at North and Downhour halls. An outdoor walkway connects the two halls.
  • Hardline internet and Wi-Fi connections

Riverside Residential Village

The Riverside Residential Village, located across the river in Nelsonville, is made up of Sycamore and Summit Halls and provide for semi-independent living with the inclusive pricing of a Residence Hall. 

SYCAMORE HALL 

Sycamore Hall is located off-campus, directly off of the Hocking Adena Bikeway.

Other amenities include:

  • Double ($2,840/semester) and single ($2,940/semester) rooms available
  • Private and semi-private bathrooms
  • Community kitchen
  • Laundry facilities on-site
  • Wi-Fi

SUMMIT ON THE RIVER

Summit on the River is located off-campus, directly off of the Hocking Adena Bikeway.

Other amenities include:

  • Single ($2,940/semester) rooms available
  • Private and semi-private bathrooms
  • Community kitchen
  • Laundry facilities on-site
  • Wi-Fi

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A $60 non-refundable application fee is required when a housing application is submitted. 

A $250 security deposit is due, in full, before a room assignment will be made. 

Please contact the Cashiers Office at 740.753.7029 to pay your Application Fee and Security Deposit.

The security deposit is non-refundable if a dorm cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the start of classes, if damage is reported in the dorm or if the room is missing items at checkout.

Please allow 48-72 business hours for your Housing Application to be processed. Once it is processed, the application fee and security deposit will be posted to your Self Service account.

All eligible students who have applied for housing before June 1, will receive, via their Hocking College email, their housing assignment, roommate information, and move-in time.

Room assignments will not be made until these fees have been paid.

If payment is made with a credit card a $5 processing fee will be applied.

Once your housing application has been processed (please allow 48-72 business hours after submitting the application), the application fee and security deposit will be posted to your Self Service account where you can pay via credit card or in-person by check. If payment is made with a credit card a $5 processing fee will be applied.

Room assignments will not be made until these fees have been paid.

The security deposit is refundable, depending on the condition of the room at the end of the term. The security deposit will be credited to the applicant's housing charges should the contract be successfully fulfilled. If there is a refund, it will be mailed to the address on file with the College.

The security deposit is refundable the first term of residence if cancellation, in writing, is received 30 days before the first day of the term for which the applicant is applying.

The security deposit will be refunded through BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. if the contract is successfully fulfilled. Visit this link for more information: http://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/.

A student must me all eligibility requirements and a $250 security deposit is due, in full, before a room assignment will be made.

You will then receive your room assignment and move-in information no later than July 15, 2023.

Yes.

Our application allows you to indicate your first, second and third preference on dorm. It also allows you to indicate a preferred roommate (roommate requests must be mutual, one from each roommate). The application process includes a roommate matching questionnaire. It is very important that the student complete the questionnaire and not the parent.

Students who've already provided us with their preferred roommate information still need to submit this questionnaire in the event that their preferred match does not attend.

*Please note that you are not able to request suitemates, only roommates.

Download our helpful PDF checklist that you can print out and use as you go shopping and pack for your move into a residence hall!

Download the Checklist

Yes. 

Students living in dorms are required to have a minimum meal plan of 14 meals a week. This meal plan includes $100 in Hawk Bucks, which can be used at Rhapsody Music & Dining, the college-owned restaurant located in downtown Nelsonville.

There is an optional meal plan that is 19 meals a week with $150 in Hawk Bucks if you'd like additional meals.

For meal plan pricing, download this information sheet.

No. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students living in Hocking College cannot allow visitors to enter their residence hall or their assigned dorm room at any time. Residence halls are limited to the individuals who live in them, and individual dorm rooms are limited to only the people assigned to the room. You are not allowed to have guests in your room, even if they live in your residence hall.

Yes.

Student permits are good for one term only. They cost $53 for the autumn and spring terms and $35 summer term and are non-refundable. Permits can be obtained in the Cashier's Office. Students are required to complete a Vehicle Information Form when they purchase their first parking tag or change vehicles. Student permits are identified by term through a sticker attached and clearly displayed on the inside lower left-hand corner of the front windshield (driver's side). Students are permitted to park in designated student parking areas. See the Hocking College Campus Parking Brochure for exact locations.

Television services vary depending on the residence hall.

All residence halls have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet access that are ideal for streaming services.

Nelsonville TV Cable Complete Channel Listing

Hocking Heights, North and Downhour Halls
  • Television services are provided by Hocking College in partnership with Nelsonville TV Cable.
  • More than 100 channels of cable TV are provided.
  • This service is included in the cost of the room, there is no additional cost to the student.
Summit on the River and Sycamore Hall
  • Rooms are cable ready.
  • The resident must contact Nelsonville TV Cable to have cable connected.
  • Note: Financial responsibility for this service is between the student and Nelsonville TV Cable.

Students wishing to obtain additional cable TV services, such as digital cable, premium channels or additional internet for streaming or gaming, may contact Nelsonville TV Cable at 740-753-2686. This number can also be used to contact Nelsonville TV Cable for customer support.

Residence Hall applications are processed in the order they are received with required fees paid. Students are encouraged to apply six to seven months before the start of the term.

It is recommended that applications be submitted no later than at least two months before the term begins. However, there is no official deadline for application.

Roommates are assigned using a variety of information and space availability. The Director of Residence Life will make every attempt to accommodate mutual requests.

Having roommate troubles? Check out our Handbook for On-Campus Living, where you'll find some helpful tips for conflict resolution. Also, don't hesitate to reach out to the Residence Life staff.

Your financial aid is applied to tuition and course fees before you can use it for paying your room and board.

That being said you cannot use financial aid to pay for your application or security deposit fees.

Under certain circumstances, your contract may be appealed. Please see your Housing Contract for more information, and complete the appeal form here

A $60 non-refundable application fee is required when a housing application is submitted. Financial aid cannot be used to cover this fee.

A $250 security deposit is due, in full, before a room assignment will be made. Financial aid cannot be used to cover this fee.

The security deposit is non-refundable if a dorm cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the start of classes, if damage is reported in the dorm or if the room is missing items at checkout.

Any new our current student who is registered for at least 12 credit hours, submitted a housing 

CLICK HERE to apply for housing

QUESTIONS?
Contact The Office of Residence Life at Housing@Hocking.edu or  740-753-7043.

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