Residential Life at Bryant

One of the most exciting aspects of college is meeting new people and gaining your independence.  Before you can begin that experience at Bryant there are a few things you need to know

Roommate Matching Form

What if my roommate is nothing like me?  What if my roommate is just like me? 

We know you may be a bit anxious about having to share a room with someone you do not know. If you think about it, that is what college is all about - meeting new people.  One way we make sure it is a positive experience is by matching you up with someone compatible.  Our Roommate Matching Form includes a broad range of questions including your study habits, hobbies, interests and major, just to name a few.  With this information, the Office of Residence Life works hard at finding you the right roommate. 

Please mail the Roommate Matching Form to the Office of Residence Life by May 1, 2009:

Bryant University
Office of Residence Life
Box 41
Smithfield, RI  02917

Housing Options

In order to ease the transition into college life, first year students are housed together. This allows students to meet people with similar interests and form lasting friendships. Here are the different housing options we have at Bryant.

Please note that housing priority is assigned by the date we receive your enrollment deposit.

Hall 14 and Hall 15

These two halls – entirely reserved for first year students – are each four story, co-educational halls. Housing roughly 300 students, the living areas are divided by common bathrooms. Study and social lounges are available on each floor or each wing. On the main floor is a lobby area fully equipped with recreational games, vending machines, a television and a kitchen. The Resident Director’s Office and a laundry facilities are also on the first floor.

There are three different housing options available in Hall 14 and Hall 15:

Double Rooms and Triple Rooms: These are designed double and tripe rooms, and are equipped with all the furnishings you need. 
Quad Room: These larger rooms have been designed to accommodate four students.  This set-up provides you even more room and the opportunity to have three roommates.   

Hall 16 (Suite Style):

Hall 16 is a four story, co-educational hall  and two floors are reserved for first year students.  The suite style living has four double bedrooms, living areas and a common bathroom. Suite style living is organized by gender. A main lounge/lobby is complete with recreational games, vending machines and television. The main floor also has laundry service and the Resident Director’s office. The Office of Health Services is also housed in Hall 16. 
 

Things to Bring

We asked the experts (our students) and they answered. Here is a list of things you should bring with you to Bryant if you are living on campus:  

For a list of what not to bring, visit the Office of Residence Life website, and click on FAQ's.

Occupany and Board Contract

To reserve a spot on campus, you must return the Occupancy and Board Contract by June 1, 2009.  Please mail this form to;

Bryant University
Office of Residence Life
Box 41
Smithfield, RI  02917

Download a copy of the form here.

Health Services

Wondering where you can go on campus if you're not feeling well? Want to talk to someone about incorporating a healthy diet and exercise routine into your lifestyle? Health Services offers medical assistance, as well as health and wellness education. For more information, click here.

All incoming full-time students are required to submit a Health History form. Click here to download the form. It must be completed and mailed or faxed to the Office of Health Services by August 15, 2009. The fax number for Health Services is (401) 232-6702 and their mailing address is Office of Health Services, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917. If you have any questions, please contact Health Services at 401-232-6220.

Resources

There are many resources available to students on campus. One of them is the Academic Center for Excellence/Writing Center. Also, all new students take the Foundations for Learning (FFL) course during their first year. It helps students get acclimated to campus and make a seamless transition academically and socially into college life. And you never know - President Machtley just might be your instructor for FFL!

Learn more about the services offered in the Writing Center in the video below.