Room Options
Room Types
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
Gender Neutral
Room Types
All rooms will have a bed, desk, chair, and dresser for each occupant plus a wardrobe and garbage can to share. The rooms and halls are carpeted and there are drapes on the window(s). There is one overhead light in each room, but we do recommend that you bring a study lamp for your desk. Our desks do not have extended surfaces, so “clamp” style lamps are not recommended. Tubular-type halogen lamps are not permitted, as they are a fire hazard. We recommend that you do not bring additional furniture with you, at least until you see what’s already there, and until you discuss it with your roommate. We cannot remove or store furniture, as we have no extra storage space at the college.
Single
Singles are a tight fit – measuring about 9 x 10 feet. We have a very limited number of these rooms at Porter, so they are generally only available for transfer and continuing students. As singles are in high demand all year, we keep a Singles Waitlist in the Housing Office in the event that rooms open up. You add your name to the list anytime during the year. Your position on the waitlist is determined by your age, class level, and length of Porter residency – NOT by when you sign up.
Double
Double rooms are the most common accommodation for new students. They measure about 12 x 18 feet.
Triple
All triples are large, open rooms with balconies. Keep in mind, however, that with an average size of 12 x 23 feet, each person has less personal space than they would in a double room.
Quad
Our quads are large, open spaces with balconies. With an average size of 18 x 23 feet, however, each person has less personal space than they would in a double room
Gender Neutral
These spaces are for those students who identify as transgendered or intersexed and their allies. A supplemental application will be required for those students requesting this space.