Student Life at Goshen College

Student Apartment Selection Process

Goshen College is committed to encouraging students in intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth. Students are invited to engage in a dynamic and life-giving community here and to mature as individuals through respectful relationships in the classroom, the local community, in the broader Christian church and among other cultures. All are expected to demonstrate sensitivity and concern for others’ convictions, perspectives and struggles.

Throughout the residence life programs we hope that students develop a sense of purpose living in community while seeking opportunities to contribute to campus life in meaningful ways.

Desired outcomes for life in the Student Apartments:

1. Demonstrated responsibility and support for "GC’s commitment to community standards.”

2. Friends willingly encourage and accept responsibility for each other. Respect others’ right to express their needs, values, opinions and ideas.

3. Students respect the autonomy of others while working towards cooperation in resolving conflicts. Some may have to allow others time to sort out reactions before responding.

4. Individuals respect the right of others to ask that students change their behaviors for the good of the group.

6. The group chooses to live together and works at getting to know one another. This means allowing each other to make mistakes, to grow and to change.

Important Dates:

Lottery Draw: TBA in the Union hallway from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. If you have not picked up a number yet go to AD 14 and do so.

Sign Ups: TBA at 10 p.m. in AD28. Bring the following on sign up day:

Standards Response Statement ( one per group)
Receipt of $200 deposit (non refundable)

Considerations:

By start of Fall semester, must have completed 2 years since high school graduation.
Selection process gives priority to students in this order: documented ADA accommodations, years since high school, lottery number and capacity.
Groups must have confirmed capacities by sign up. Students with less than the designated capacity will not be permitted to reserve an apartment.

Apartment Capacity Breakdown