Aside from convenience to classes, labs, the dining hall, Alumnae Library, Maguire Fitness Center, Leary Field, and many other events and activities, living on campus — or close to it — keeps you involved in all the action.
Undergraduate Options
O’Leary Hall
Built in 1922, O’Leary Hall is the oldest and one of the most famous buildings on campus. Available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, O’Leary provides varied architecture and unique living spaces. This hall houses up to 180 students with options for single, double, triple, and quad rooms on all four floors, with men living on the first floor and women living on the second, third, and fourth floors. Rooms include walk-in closets, large windows, and nine-foot ceilings. O’Leary has small gathering spaces on each floor plus two large common rooms on the first floor, each with a flat-screen TV. One of these common rooms, the Great Hall, is perfect for studying as well as holding large group events. Laundry facilities are located in the basement. There is one Resident Advisor (RA) per floor to help you connect with other students and get involved with clubs and events on campus.
Rose William Hall
Elms’ largest residence hall is Rose William Hall, and functions as our first year residence option as well as housing for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The foundation was laid in 1964, and this hall houses up to 180 students on three floors. There is one large common room on the first floor with a flat screen TV and places to rest and relax, as well as newly renovated kitchen facilities on each of the first, second, and third floors. Laundry facilities are located in the basement. These common spaces are open concept, giving the invitation to students to cook a homemade meal. Acoustic-minded flooring helps to ensure spaces remain at an acceptable level of noise. There are two resident advisors per floor as each floor is connected in the middle by two swipe-access doors. The middle sections between the doors of the second and third floors are gender neutral, but the rest of the living spaces are designated male only or female only.
Graduate and Postbaccalaureate Options
| Room Type | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|
| Shared Room | $1,052* |
| Private Room | $1,472* |
The Dumay Center is located at:
199 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(Corner of Springfield Street and Fairview Avenue)
The Merci Marlene and Jacques Louis Dumay Living-Learning Community and Cultural Center
Opened in February 2020, the Merci Marlene and Jacques Louis Dumay Living-Learning Community and Cultural Center (formerly known as Gaylord mansion) underwent a multi-million dollar renovation that transformed this historic building into a beautiful architectural wonder. It now features classroom and meeting spaces on the first floor, as well as residence rooms on the second and third floors. This building is ADA-compliant and houses 12 students. There is a lift to the second floor, a full kitchen, laundry facilities, energy efficient heating and cooling systems, standing desks, and other modern amenities.
Summer Housing
Eligibility: Priority for summer housing will be given to current Elms full-time undergraduate students who are in good academic and financial standing with the college. Final decisions on summer housing will be made based on room availability. Students must be registered for summer or fall classes and plan to stay on campus for 2 weeks or more.
All students must comply with school and residence life policies to live on campus. Violations of college policies may prevent or revoke summer housing opportunities at any time. Please note that many College offices have limited staffing during the summer and the dining hall will be closed.
Summer housing schedule and pricing:
May 24 – August 14 $1,680 for the 12-week summer session.
Additional weeks may be added at the discretion of the Director of Residence Life.
Summer Housing Interest Form
What residence halls are available at Elms College?
Elms College offers undergraduate housing in O’Leary Hall and Rose William Hall. Graduate and post-baccalaureate students may have housing options in the Merci Marlène and Jacques Louis Dumay Living-Learning Community and Cultural Center.
Who can live on campus?
Elms College provides housing options for eligible undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students. Housing availability depends on student status, space availability, and applicable residence requirements.
Do I have to live on campus?
Some students may be required or encouraged to live on campus depending on their class year or housing eligibility. Students should contact Residence Life with questions about their specific situation.
What are the benefits of living on campus?
Living on campus helps students become part of the Elms community, connect with classmates, participate in campus activities, and have convenient access to campus resources.
Room Types & Housing Options
What types of rooms are available in the residence halls?
Residence halls offer a variety of room types, including single, double, triple, and quad rooms depending on the building and availability.
Can I request a single room?
Single rooms are available in limited quantities and are not guaranteed. Students may request a single room through the housing application process, and assignments are based on availability.
Are there dorm rooms that are single occupancy with a private bathroom if I have housing accommodations?
Students with approved housing accommodations may be eligible for housing modifications based on their documented needs. While Elms College does not typically offer single residence hall rooms with private bathrooms, exceptions may be available for certain accessibility needs, such as wheelchair accommodations.
In some residence halls, students with approved accommodations may also be provided access to a private, key-controlled bathroom located within a shared community bathroom.
Students requesting housing accommodations should contact the Accessibility Services Office as early as possible to begin the accommodation process and discuss available housing options.
Do dorm rooms have private bathrooms?
Most residence hall rooms do not have private bathrooms. Bathroom arrangements vary by residence hall and room assignment.Students who need housing accommodations related to bathroom access should contact the Accessibility Services Office to discuss available options.
Can I choose my residence hall?
Students may indicate preferences during the housing process; however, residence hall assignments depend on availability, class year, housing needs, and other factors.
Can I choose my roommate?
Yes. Students may request a roommate during the housing application process. Roommate requests are considered but are not guaranteed.
How are roommates assigned?
Students complete housing information and roommate preferences as part of the housing application process. Residence Life uses this information when making assignments.
Can first-year students have roommates?
Yes. Most first-year students live with roommates as part of the residential experience.
Housing Application Questions
How do I apply for campus housing?
Students complete the housing application and Room & Board contract through the Residence Life housing process.
When should I apply for housing?
Students should complete their housing application as early as possible. Housing assignments are based on availability and completed applications.
Is there a housing deposit?
Students should review the current housing application information or contact Residence Life for details about deposits and housing fees.
Can I change my housing assignment after it is made?
Housing changes may be possible depending on availability. Students should contact Residence Life to discuss available options.
Can I move rooms during the semester?
Room changes may be available depending on circumstances and space. Students should work with Residence Life before changing rooms.
Residence Hall Amenities
What furniture is included in my room?
Residence hall rooms include standard furniture for students. Students should check Residence Life guidelines for what is provided and what personal items they may bring.
Do residence halls have Wi-Fi?
Yes. Students living on campus have access to campus internet services.
Is laundry available in the residence halls?
Yes. Laundry facilities are available for students living in the residence halls.
Are kitchens available in the residence halls?
Yes. Residence halls include kitchen or kitchenette spaces for student use. Rose William Hall includes kitchen facilities on each floor.
Are there common areas in the residence halls?
Yes. Residence halls include shared spaces where students can study, socialize, and participate in residential activities.
Are residence halls air conditioned?
Students should check the specific residence hall information for details about building amenities.
Residence Hall Information
What is O’Leary Hall like?
O’Leary Hall offers a variety of room styles, including single, double, triple, and quad rooms. The building includes common spaces, laundry facilities, and Resident Advisors who support students living on each floor.
What is Rose William Hall like?
Rose William Hall is Elms College’s largest residence hall. It offers housing for first-year and upper-level students and includes common areas, kitchen facilities, laundry facilities, and Resident Advisors.
What is the Dumay Living-Learning Community like?
The Merci Marlène and Jacques Louis Dumay Living-Learning Community and Cultural Center provides housing options for graduate and post-baccalaureate students. The community includes shared spaces, kitchen facilities, laundry facilities, and select private room options.
Residence Life Support
What is a Resident Advisor (RA)?
Resident Advisors are student leaders who live in the residence halls and help create a welcoming, safe, and supportive residential community.
Who can help me with a housing issue?
Residence Life staff can help students with room assignments, roommate concerns, housing questions, and residential living support.
What happens if I have a roommate conflict
Students experiencing roommate concerns should contact their Resident Advisor or Residence Life staff. Staff can help students communicate and work toward solutions.
What should I bring when I move in?
Students should bring personal items, clothing, school supplies, and approved items for their room. Residence Life provides guidelines about permitted and prohibited items.
What items are not allowed in residence halls?
Students should review Residence Life policies for prohibited items, safety regulations, and approved appliances.
Accessibility & Housing Accommodations
How do I request a housing accommodation?
Students requesting housing accommodations should contact the Accessibility Services Office as early as possible to begin the accommodation process and discuss available housing options.
Can I receive a housing accommodation?
Students with approved housing accommodations may be eligible for housing modifications based on their documented needs. Accommodations are reviewed individually based on documentation, student needs, and available housing options.
Can an accommodation guarantee a specific room or bathroom?
Housing accommodations are reviewed individually. While accommodations may provide housing modifications based on documented needs, specific room types or locations cannot always be guaranteed due to availability.
Practical Questions
Can I have a car on campus if I live in a residence hall?
Students who bring vehicles to campus must follow campus parking requirements and register their vehicle as required.
Can visitors come to the residence halls?
Yes. Visitors are permitted according to Residence Life policies and procedures.
Are pets allowed in residence halls?
Residence Life policies determine what animals are permitted in campus housing. Students should review current housing policies before bringing an animal to campus.
Who do I contact with housing questions?
Students with housing questions can contact the Office of Residence Life.
Phone: 413-265-2461
Email: reslife@elms.edu
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