Residence Life - Columbia Bible College
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RESIDENCE LIFE
Live in Community
Living on campus puts you in the centre of Columbia’s community.
We believe that transformative learning happens not only in the classroom, but also when we live out the things we are learning in community. Residence at CBC is a place where learning from the classroom can be applied, take seed, and grow. In other words—integrated into your life. We see this opportunity to integrate learning in everything from the way we relate to one another, the habits we live into, to the way we take care of our spaces and take out the garbage.
While students
are not required to
live on campus, they are encouraged to consider this
option
because of the tremendous potential for transformative and integrated learning. First year students under the age of 20 who do not live with parents during the school year
are required to
live on campus.
In general, living in residence is available for full-time students only. Any requests for exceptions to this policy must be
submitted
, in writing, to the respective Residence
Director. On-campus housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to apply early.
Junior, Sophomore, and Senior Housing
Dorms are so much more than just a place to eat, sleep and study. It is a community where people are valued, challenged to grow and discover more of what is means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. That is our heart for you: that through leaning into your faith and studies in community, you too can be transformed—leaving CBC different than from when you came and equipped for a life of discipleship, ministry, and leadership.
Junior Housing
Intended for ages 17-22
Will usually share a room
Enjoy meals in Dining Hall
Is Junior Housing for you?
This is your first time on your own
You don’t know anyone at Columbia
You will be in Year 1 at Columbia
You want to be connected and engaged
You don’t want to worry about groceries/cooking
You want the ‘classic’ college experience
Sophomore Housing
Intended for ages 20-22
Will share a room
Share a full kitchen with 4-6 other students
Split meals between self-prepared and dining hall
Is Sophomore Housing for you?
You want to gain life skills to live on your own
You are in year 2 or 3 at Columbia
You want independence while still participating fully in the CBC community
Senior Housing
Intended for ages 23+
Share a full kitchen with 2-3 other rooms
Cook most of their own meals
Live in Redekop Hall
Is Senior Housing for you?
You have lived on your own before
You like to prepare your own meals
You are in year 2/3/4 at Columbia
You want to participate in a more mature, independent community
About Redekop Hall
A mix of Women’s Junior Housing, Women’s Sophomore Housing & Men’s and Women’s Senior Housing
Three-room pods
Each pod is home to 3 – 5 students
A limited number of single rooms are available, most in Senior Housing
Two lounges per floor
Shared kitchenettes
Key-cards required to access building and floors
Laundry room in the basement
Ladies Fitness Room in the basement
Typical Junior Housing Floor Plan
Senior Housing Floor Plan
Sophomore Housing Floor Plan
Columbia Hall Typical Room Layout
About Columbia Hall
Men’s Junior Housing and Men’s Sophomore Housing
Double Rooms
One bathroom per two bedrooms
Two desks per room
Lounges on second & third floors
Shared fridges on each floor
Key-cards required to access building and floors
Laundry room
Welcome to Community
Your engagement is essential to the growth of you and those around you. The phrase “you get out of it, what you put into it” many times does hold true. So how will you own your experience? It is our hope and prayer that your time in residences will set you up for future success and that you have the opportunity and courage to be known and loved, as well as know and love—as Christ has first done for us.
Your Residence Directors
Ben Smith
and
Donnel Schmidt
are staff
residence directors
. They live on-campus and oversee housing.
When you live in residence, you will be part of a
unit
. Units are led by student
resident leaders (RLs)
, who will help you settle into life in residence and stay connected with you all year. Your first unit meeting will be during Orientation Week.
Good To Know
Things to Bring
Bedding for a twin/single bed
Towel(s)
Toiletries (including toilet paper)
Cleaning Supplies
Laundry hamper/bag
Laundry detergent and fabric softener
Hangers
Computer/Laptop/Tablet
Workout clothes (all students have access to the on-campus fitness facility)
Electric kettle (for late-night tea/Kraft Dinner!)
Ethernet patch cable (6′ for Men’s Dorm, 25′ for Women’s Dorm / Senior Housing)
Move-In Day!
For students starting in Fall, move-in starts the Sunday of the Labour Day Weekend.
Laundry
Each residence building includes a laundry room equipped with phone-tap activated washers and dryers. You just load money onto your student card, download our laundry app, and then simply tap your phone to the sensor on the machine to start your washer or dryer load. Rates are $3.00/wash and $3.00/dry. Don’t forget your laundry detergent and fabric softener!
More Info
A few links you might find helpful:
Student Handbook
Residence Handbook
Parking Info
Dining Services
Student Discounts