College-owned Off-campus Housing

With the exception of the Portlock Black Cultural Center, College-owned off-campus houses/apartments are not air conditioned.  Students living off-campus would follow the approval process through the Bailey Health Center to request installation of a window unit based on a medical need.  Only Facilities Operations Staff is permitted to install AC units in college-owned properties.

Living off-campus means you are a member of the College Hill community. Engage in the community by introducing yourself to neighbors, attending community events or attend a meeting of the College Hill Neighborhood Association.

Although off-campus housing is intended to give you more independence, you are also still a part of the College community and should stay updated on campus happenings as well.

The Lafayette College internet and cable network does not extend to the off-campus houses*.  Students are responsible for contracting vendors for any and all services they choose. It is a good idea to talk over these services as a household (include all roommates) in order to make decisions about finances, usage, and account ownership.

See the Facilities Operations website for additional information and listing of local service providers.

*The Portlock Black Cultural Center is connected to the College WiFi.  The cable television package available in our residence halls can be purchased directly through Facilities Operations.

You and your roommates are responsible for keeping the yard, porch, and sidewalks free of debris and unsightly items.  This means picking up garbage left by guests or passersby, collecting the delivered newspapers and fliers as well as taking in your garbage and recycling bins after they have been emptied.

As per the City of Easton ordinance and College policy, no furniture intended for inside use is permitted outside.

College-owned houses and apartments are supplied with basic furnishings:

• Bedroom: bed, desk, desk chair, and a dresser for each student (similar to residence hall rooms)
• Beds are traditional XL twins, the same size as in residence halls.  Beds may not be lofted off-campus.
• Kitchen/Dining area: a table and chair per student, oven/stove and standard sized refrigerator
• Living Room: generally seating for six, usually in the form of couch, loveseat and chair. Each unit should also have a coffee table and/or end table.

You will provide your own cookware, dishes, utensils, linens, etc.  Talk with your roommates about bringing additional furnishing that will give your place that personal touch.  Don’t forget about your outdoor spaces. Only appropriate outdoor furniture is allowed. No inside furniture outside!

As you think about how you are going to decorate your spaces please keep in mind, off-campus housing is no different than your days in the residence halls. You will be charged for any intentional or accidental damages. Please invest in any non-paint pulling adhesive products (eg: 3M Command products).  Most off-campus units have map rail to attach wall hangings to, please use them to avoid damage charges.

Students living in College-owned off-campus housing* have access to the community laundry room in the basement of Soles Hall. The entrance is in the rear, off the Health Center’s parking lot. There is a large, 24-hour study lounge connected to the laundry room as well as a vending machine.

*Portlock Black Cultural Center and Hillel House have their own laundry facilities.

The Facilities Operations department is responsible for maintaining College owned off-campus properties.  The Residence Life staff assist Facilities Operations by relaying work order requests. Students are prohibited from doing their own repairs.

Maintenance Requests

Non-emergency repairs should be reported to your Community Assistant.  Provide as much information as you can about the issue and a work order will be entered for you. Facilities Operations staff will fix the issue or be in touch if they have questions about your request.

Emergency requests should be reported immediately as follows:

• Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., call Facilities Operations at 610-330-5373.
• After 4:30 p.m. and on the weekends, call Public Safety at 610-330-5330.

Off-campus students request parking through the parking registration process managed by the Office of Public Safety and if approved for a Residential Parking Permit (RPP), may park overnight on streets in the City of Easton .

Students living in College Owned Off Campus housing still have a meal plan requirement, which is based on the presence of a private kitchen in their unit.

The room fee for off-campus housing fee reflects the costs associated with maintaining and operating the properties.  Tuition, housing, and dining fees are posted on the Finance and Administration webpage.

Trash is collected every Tuesday on College Hill.  Garbage should be placed on the curb Monday night after 6 p.m.  If the garbage is not placed on the curb, it WILL NOT be collected. The College will supply a trash can and recycling can.  Students may receive fines or Code of Conduct violations for trash that is improperly managed.

Be sure to review the City of Easton Trash and Recycling Schedule.