Bridgewater State University Office of Residence Life and Housing is a featured program.
“Through the Office of Residence Life and Housing, Bridgewater seeks to provide resident undergraduate housing that is safe, clean, comfortable and conducive to student learning. Our students enjoy living-learning environments where there is an appreciation of diversity, a respect for individual rights and a commitment to sustainability.”
Bridgewater State University Office of Residence Life & Housing
Bridgewater State University Strategic Vision
Since the time of its founding in 1840, Bridgewater has remained steadfast in its commitment to empower individuals and instill in its students and faculty a deep appreciation for advancing the public good. These missions are at the very core of who we were then and who we are now. Our strategic vision and resulting priorities rest squarely upon this foundation – and our university leaders possess the foresight, experience and civic awareness that will move us forward along this path.
Overview
Founded in 1840 as one room in the Town Hall basement, Bridgewater State University has grown to include 38 buildings on 278 acres where it serves 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students, and boasts more than 50,000 alumni. Bridgewater State University is proud of its student/faculty ratio of 20:1, average class size of 22, student clubs and organizations numbering more than 95, our own T stop, and our 100% wireless campus. Among our full-time faculty 92% holding doctorate or other terminal degrees, we are the 8th largest 4-year college or university in Massachusetts, and in 2,270 degrees were awarded in 2012, which was 4th among all Massachusetts public institutions.
Mission Statements
Residence Life & Housing Mission Statement: The Office of Residence Life and Housing seeks to provide undergraduate housing that is safe, clean, comfortable and conducive to student learning. Departmental staff develops, promotes and assesses programs, services, and staff interactions that encourage student development with particular emphasis on individual responsibility within a community setting. Efforts are directed towards establishing a living-learning environment where there is an appreciation of diversity, a respect for individual rights and a commitment to sustainability. Delivery of services is provided with an understanding of and a dedication to quality with regard to efficiency, fairness and cost effectiveness.
Student Affairs Mission Statement: The mission of Student Affairs is to promote student learning. Student Affairs supports the mission of Bridgewater State University by promoting student learning in the following ways:
- Create and maintain educational and physical environments that intentionally support student learning;
- Establish opportunities for meaningful experiences that help students assess their development, try new roles, and integrate classroom learning to encourage the development of life skills necessary to achieve personal and professional goals;
- Build supportive communities where all members are treated with respect, where diversity is embraced and celebrated, and where the contributions of all community members are valued;
- Enhance the critical thinking that allows students to make independent decisions and advocate for themselves;
- Help students solve problems and overcome obstacles that would otherwise interfere with their learning;
- Promote student belonging and loyalty to the University, in order to support persistence to graduation and positive, long-term involvement in the University.
Mission Statement for Parent and Family Relations: Parent and family relations is a campus-wide effort that supports the mission of the University and enriches the BSU experience for students and their families. The success of all BSU students is supported by strong partnerships between the University, our students and their families. In order to accomplish this mission we strive to:
- Create a sense of community among parents, family members, students, and the college through participation in programs and events.
- Encourage students to make their own choices and decisions by partnering with parents and family members to support student learning and personal development.
- Communicate important and timely information via newsletters, e-mail and other forms of communication.
- Support the educational experience of students through financial support of the annual fund, student initiatives, and the Parent Association Scholarship.
- Provide opportunities for parent involvement, leadership and feedback through the Parent Association.
Residence Halls
Crimson Hall
Crimson Hall, a co-ed residence that opened in Fall 2007, houses 408 upper-class students. Room styles consist of singles and doubles in a suite configuration. The most common suite configuration is one double room with two single rooms. This residence hall is located on East Campus next to the Lower Great Hill Parking Lot and East Campus Commons. There is a dining hall located in Crimson Hall. This hall has A/Ced and is Silver LEED Certified.
East Hall
East Hall, a co-ed residence hall, which opened in Fall 2002, houses 300 upperclass students. Room styles consist of singles and doubles in a suite configuration and have A/Ced. . The most common suite configuration is one double room with two single rooms. This residence hall is located on East Campus at the bottom of the Great Hill, next to East Campus Commons which contains the closest dining hall.
The Great Hill Student Apartments
The Great Hill Student Apartments, a co-ed living community, houses 200 upper-class residents. The apartments community is located on the Great Hill, near the Adrian Tinsley Center. Students live in 6 person units with shared kitchen, living room and bathroom facilities. There are also two 3 person handicap accessible units. The nearest dining room is the East Campus Commons, about a two minute walk away. Students who are 21 and over are allowed to have limited amounts of alcohol.
Miles and DiNardo Halls
Miles and DiNardo Halls, both co-ed residences, house 425 upperclass students in two buildings. These two buildings are mirror images of each other separated by a courtyard. Suites are for 5 or 7 people with rooms arranged as doubles and/or triples with a shared common room. These residence halls are located on East Campus across the street from the Moakley Center and next to East Campus Commons, which is the nearest dining hall. The Office of Residence Life and Housing is also located in DiNardo Hall.
Shea and Durgin Halls
Shea and Durgin Halls, both co-ed residences, house approximately 700 first year residents in the two buildings. Rooms are corridor style arranged in double, triple, and 4-person rooms. This residence hall is located on East Campus, on the Great Hill, next to East Hall and the Clock Tower. The closest dining room is the East Campus Commons, about a two minute walk away.
Weygand Hall
Weygand Hall, is a co-ed residence that opened in the Fall of 2013. It houses 500 upper-class students. Rooms are air conditioned and are singles and doubles arranged in suite and pod configurations. The most common configuration is a four bed suite. Weygand Hall is home to the Upper-Class Residential Learning Communities and the pilot Theme Housing program. This residence hall is located on East Campus next to the Parking Garage and East Hall. Health and Counseling Services is located on the ground floor of Weygand Hall. It is Gold LEED Certified. Bridgewater State University is the first state university in Massachusetts to have a residence hall at the Gold level.
Pope Hall
Pope Hall, a co-ed residence, houses 350 upperclass students. Rooms are corridor style arranged in doubles, triple rooms. This residence hall is located on West Campus next to the Conant Science Building and across the street from the Campus Center. The closest dining rooms are the Flynn Dining Commons and the Bear’s Den, each about a two minute walk away.
Scott Hall
Scott Hall, a co-ed residence, houses 280 students, both first year and upperclass students. Rooms are corridor style arranged in double and triple rooms. Scott Hall houses three Residential Learning Communities; First Year Honors, First Year Service-Based, and Science and Math. This residence hall is located on West Campus next to the Campus Center and across the street from Woodward Hall and the Boyden Quadrangle. The closest dining rooms are the Flynn Dining Commons and the Bear’s Den, each about a one minute walk away.
Woodward Hall
Woodward Hall, a co-ed residence, houses 250 first year residents. Rooms are corridor style arranged in double, triple, and 4-person rooms. This residence hall is located on West Campus next to Harrington Hall and across the street from Scott Hall and the Boyden Quadrangle. The closest dining rooms are the Flynn Dining Commons and the Commuter Cafeteria, each about a one minute walk away.
All the halls at Bridgewater State University are non smoking and include the following:
- Have vending machines, game room
- Mac Gray laundry Machines
- Security
- Handicap accessible rooms
- Community kitchens
- Free wireless printing
- Community lounge space (digital TVs with Netflix, blue ray players, 85 HD channels and 130 channels)
- Guest restrooms
- Mailboxes
- Wireless and wired internet
The Central Housing Staff
The Residence Life and Housing Central Office Staff at Bridgewater State University is comprised of a Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director-Assignments, Assistant Director-Housing Operations, Facilities Manager, Residential Security Manager, Institutional Maintenance Foreman, an Administrative Assistant, and a Clerk.
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