When you step onto the Franklin College campus you are truly entering a community committed to engage students in their academic, social, and personal identity development.
Learn more about Residence Life at Franklin College
Residence Life Mission
Residence Life promotes the mission of Franklin College by integrating a student-centered philosophy and providing distinct living communities to engage students in their academic, social, and personal identity development. Through our communities and programming, students learn to collaborate, actively communicate, and critically reflect on the impact of their decisions and values.
Residence Life Vision
Residence Life will provide engaging and diverse communities which promote safety, inclusion, and connectedness.
Residence Halls
Most Franklin College students live on-campus in one of our four residence halls or three campus homes. Our residence life communities are safe, dynamic, and provide an important foundation for being successful at Franklin College.
For questions about Residence Life, contact us at 317.738.8080 or email residencelife@FranklinCollege.edu.
Room Assignments
New Students: Room assignments are made in the order Housing Applications were submitted. New students can sign up for Housing using the New Student Checklist. All new students will be placed in Elsey, Hoover, or Cline Hall.
Initial notification of a student’s room assignment, roommate assignment, and contact information for the assigned roommate are emailed in July. Roommate assignments are made using information and interests students share in their Housing Application. If a student wishes to request a roommate, those requests will be honored if both individuals mutually request one another.
Continuing Students: Room selection for continuing students occurs during each spring semester for the following academic year. All students must be registered full-time for the upcoming fall semester and in good financial standing with the college. Priority for room selection is determined by class standing and lottery number.
Residence Life Programs
Members of the residence life staff strive to create living communities where learning, mutual respect, honesty, and responsibility are modeled and valued. The primary goal of hall programming is to facilitate the adjustment and success of students. Research on the ways in which students transition then adjust to life on campus suggests that their first few weeks on campus are critical to how well they adjust to collegiate life. This information is the foundation on which student programming at Franklin College is based.
Members of the residence life staff plan several programs in the halls each semester, including programs open to only one floor or to the entire campus. Students can reach out to their RA or Area Coordinator if they have questions about programming, or if they need accommodations to participate in any programs.
Residence Life Staff
There are 25 Resident Assistants (RAs) who serve in our four residence hall communities. An RA is an undergraduate staff member who lives in a residence hall and whose primary responsibility is to facilitate the development of a community among the students on each floor. RAs plan programs and activities for residents, respond to maintenance concerns and student emergencies, and help residents get connected on campus.
Additionally, each side of campus has one Area Coordinator who serves as the main point of contact for their respective residence halls, supervises the RA staff, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the halls. Students can contact their RA or Area Coordinator if they have any questions or concerns arise.
Explore our Residence Halls
Elsey Hall
Dedicated in 1956 as Brodehurst Elsey Hall, Elsey Hall is named after a loyal supporter of the College. During the 1998-1999 academic year, the building underwent an extensive renovation and opened again in the fall of 1999. Proud of the heritage of Brodehurst Elsey, the College placed his name on the north wing of the structure. The Great Room serves as a “social hub” for students with a full kitchen, pool table, fireplace and big-screen TV.
- Capacity: 260 (130 women, 130 men)
- Design: Double occupancy rooms
- Dimensions: 11.8’x11.8′
- Amenities: Air conditioning, laundry room, Wi-Fi Internet, loftable furniture, pool table, kitchen area
Hoover and Cline Halls
Constructed in 1959, Cline Hall is currently the oldest residential facility on campus. When Hoover Hall was built in 1968, the two structures were united by an enclosed breezeway and a shared lobby space was created. Hoover and Cline Halls provide housing for male and female students.
Hoover Hall
- Capacity: 105 (44 women; 61 men)
- Design: Double occupancy rooms, 6 singles, 4 quads (basement)
- Dimensions: Double (12’x13′); Single (9’x13′); Quad (24’x15′)
- Amenities: Air conditioning, kitchen area, computer ports, bunkable beds; laundry room
Cline Hall
- Capacity: 58 (29 women; 29 men)
- Design: Double occupancy rooms, 4 singles
- Dimensions: Double (9’x15′); Single (8’x15′)
- Amenities: Classrooms on the ground floor, air conditioning, kitchen area, computer ports, bunkable beds, laundry room
Johnson-Dietz
Johnson-Dietz stands on the site of what was once Bryan Hall, which was completely destroyed by a fire on March 27, 1985. The construction of Johnson-Dietz was completed within 19 months and is named for Clifford Dietz, trustee and honorary alum, and David T. Johnson, son of trustee and alum Robert A. Johnson. Johnson-Dietz is a popular living space for Franklin College students due to its suite-style design. Each suite is comprised of two bedrooms, a bathroom and a common room with large bay windows. In addition to 37 suites, the facility also houses the “Bubble,” a study lounge with windows for walls. Johnson-Dietz provides housing for men and women with 31 or more credit hours (cxcept students participating in the BOLD community).
- Capacity: 141 (76 women; 65 men)
- Design: 37 suites (2 bedrooms, common room, bathroom)
- Dimensions: Bedroom area (9’7″x16′); Common room (15’2″x10’6″)
- Amenities: Air conditioning, computer ports, loftable furniture, kitchen area, laundry room
Dietz Center
Established in 1994, the Dietz Center is the home of Career Services/Professional Development. The vision of the building was fathered by Dr. Clifford H. Dietz, an associate alumnus and trustee of the College. His vision was that one day Franklin College would have a program to help professionally “polish” its students by better preparing them for life after graduation. Dr. Dietz and his wife Paula backed up this idea with a $3.4 million donation to build this living and learning center to be known as the Dietz Center for Professional Development. Dietz Center provides housing for men and women and has areas designated for substance – free living.
- Capacity: (68 women; 38 men)
- Design: 60 singles & 12 suites ( 2 bedrooms sharing a bathroom)
- Dimensions: Single (9’x15′); Double (12’x18′)
- Amenities: Air conditioning, in-room sinks, computer ports, loftable furniture, carpeted floors, laundry room, kitchen area
What to Bring to College
Necessities: These are items we suggest for each resident.
- Band-aids and minor first aid supplies
- Bath Linens: towels, hand towels, washcloths, etc.
- Cooking supplies: silverware, can opener, microwave-safe dishes, cups, dish towel, dish soap, etc.
- Decorative items: plants, rugs, posters, pictures
- Floor lamp
- Fan
- Flashlight
- Hangers for clothes
- Health and beauty items: deodorant, soap, shampoo, Kleenex, hair products, toiletries
- Laundry supplies: detergent, fabric softener, and laundry basket/bag, iron & ironing board, etc.
- Memo board for room door
- Medications: both prescription and over-the-counter
- Computer; Microsoft Office is provided to students free of charge.
- Raincoat/umbrella
- School supplies: paper, pens, scissors, 3-ring notebook, stapler
- Sewing kit
- Shower supplies: bathrobe, shower caddy or bucket, shower shoes or flip-flops, etc.
- Sports equipment and games: Frisbee, bike, playing cards, etc.
- Surge protector/power strip (should be UL rated and grounded)
- Twin Extra Long (36 x 80) Bed Linens (mattress pad/cover, sheets, blankets, comforter, pillows, etc.)
These are items each room will probably want. Talk to your roommate to determine who will bring which item.
- Television
- Roku/Amazon Firestick
- Microwave (One per room, 700 watt or smaller)
- Refrigerator (One per room – 4.3 cubic feet in size or smaller)
Prohibited Items: The following items violate College policy and should not be in your room.
- Candles and incense
- Double-sided foam tape
- Extension cords or multiple receptacle plugs
- Halogen and heat lamps
- Open-coil cooking devices (hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, indoor grills)
- Pets (other than fish in aquariums of 10 gallons or less)
- Space heaters
- Window air conditioners
- Hoverboards
Residency Criteria at Franklin College
Franklin College firmly contends that campus residences offer unique opportunities for socialization and participation in community governance and that the challenges of group living are a contributing factor in students’ overall education and personal development. For this reason, the following residency policy is in effect at the institution.
Unless special permission is granted by the Office of Residence Life, students must be enrolled full-time at Franklin College and regularly attend classes in order to occupy a residence hall room. All first-year, sophomore and junior year students are required to live in college residence halls or fraternity houses except:
- Students residing with parents or legal guardians within Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Brown, Shelby, or Bartholomew Counties in Indiana (verification of residence may be required).
- Students residing with their spouses (verification of marriage may be required)
- Students with military veteran status verified by the office of academic records.
- Students who obtain medical waiver through the campus physician. Forms for this may be obtained in the Dean of Students’ office.
- Students over the age of 22.
- Senior year students who have 91 or more credit hours.
- Students who have obtained an exception from the Dean of Students. Exceptions are rare. Requests must be submitted in writing using the form that is available in the dean of students’ office.
Any student who fails to qualify for one of these exceptions will be billed automatically at the current lowest room rate. All students living in residence halls and those residing in fraternity houses which do not offer food service are also required to board at the student dining hall in the campus center. The dining hall is closed during Thanksgiving, winter holiday (Christmas), Spring Break, and Summer Intersessions.
Residence Life Policies
Franklin College, as a learning community, strives to structure a healthy campus environment which provides appropriate role models, caring mentors, sound rules equitably administered and accurate information on the use and abuse of alcohol.
Within this context, the college stresses four critical values regarding consumption of alcoholic beverages: responsible choice, responsible use, responsible hosting and responsible caring for the members of the Franklin community. A comprehensive list of all college policies is distributed at the beginning of each academic year in the handbook A Guide to Campus Life.
Alcohol and Drug Policy
Franklin College recognizes the legal, responsible use of alcoholic beverages by those members of the community who are of legal age (21 years) under Indiana State Law. All members of the Franklin community of legal age who decide to use or serve alcohol are expected to do so responsibly. Anyone who chooses to use or serve alcohol must accept responsibility for learning appropriate behaviors that do not result in harm to oneself or others in the community. Anyone who chooses to use or serve alcohol must do so in light of all regulations and laws governing alcohol use and will be held fully accountable and responsible for any consequences arising from such use.
Violations by individuals could result in the following: probationary status, fines, required educational programming, required alcohol assessment, removal from housing or suspension from the institution.
Other Drug Policy
Possession or use of stimulants, depressants, hallucinogenics, marijuana or other agents having potential for abuse violates state and federal law and is expressly prohibited at Franklin College. The selling, bartering, exchanging and giving away of such drugs or agents to any person is also illegal and prohibited. Only those drugs authorized through the prescription of a physician or dentist will be permitted. Possession, use or sale of illegal drugs and/or possession of drug paraphernalia of any kind may result in immediate removal from the residence halls and/or suspension from Franklin College.
Quiet & Courtesy Hours
All students are entitled to reasonable quiet in campus residences. Quiet hours are established in all campus residence halls from 9 p.m. – 8 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 12 – 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The sound level within a room must be such that it is inaudible to adjoining rooms and hallways. Residents are also expected to observe reasonable quiet in hallways, stairwells, lounges and restrooms during scheduled quiet hours.
During courtesy hours (times when quiet hours are not officially in effect), it is still important for the student to be considerate in the residence hall. Because residents have varying study schedules, sleeping habits and class meeting times, students must refrain from creating unnecessary disturbances in the residence hall. At any time, a student who refuses to respect the rights of others will be held appropriately accountable.
Safety and Security
The college attempts to maintain ample security in residence halls while trusting the ability of students to make responsible choices. Each residence hall has an “RA” on duty every evening and an Area Coordinator is “on-call” for the campus each night the halls are open for operation. In addition, campus security officers are on patrol 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Franklin College does not require students to be in the hall by a certain time; it trusts one’s mature judgment for self-regulation. For protection and security of residents and hall furnishings, exterior doors are locked no later than 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and remain locked on weekends from 9 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Monday morning.
In order to protect themselves from theft, students are encouraged to lock their rooms, especially when sleeping and any time the room will be vacant.
Visitation
All of the residence halls at Franklin College have 24 hour, 7 days a week visitation code.
Room Furnishings & Amenities
While the college’s facilities services staff cleans all of the common (or public) areas of the residence halls, students are responsible for keeping their own rooms clean. Vacuum cleaners and limited cleaning supplies are available in each hall and may be obtained through an RA (resident assistant). Residents are responsible for bagging trash that accumulates in their room or apartment and disposing of such trash by depositing it in designated dumpster and recycling containers.
Repair needs should be reported to a member of the residence hall staff. The repair will then be reported to physical plant and processed in a timely manner.
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