Housing at Scripps
Welcome Home!
The residential experience is one of the cornerstones of life at Scripps, and the campus will become your foundation for belonging, community, and personal growth. We’re excited to help you settle into your new home at Scripps. Here’s what you need to know:
Important Updates
- All housing communications will be sent to you Scripps email account, including guidance on how to access and complete your housing application in the housing portal.
- June 4: Housing application opens
You will receive access to the Student Housing Portal to complete your housing application - June 19: Housing application due
Through the housing application, students will share living preferences, emergency contact info, select a meal plan, and can search for potential roommates. All students need to complete the housing application.- Students requesting housing accommodations should contact the Accommodations and Academic Resource Services Office at [email protected] as soon as possible — the deadline to submit a formal request is June 19.
- July 15:ÌýDeadline to complete required Claremont Colleges Student Health Services (SHS) health forms.
You will receive forms directly from SHS. If not completed by July 15, you may not receive access to your residence hall on move-in day. - Mid-July: Housing assignments announced
- During New Student Programs and Orientation (NSPO) you will learn more about student resources, academics, campus life, and meet other new students as you begin your college experience at Scripps.
- Please check your email regularly for more information about your housing selection and the new student orientation program.
Your Room Awaits
First-year students will likely be assigned to triple roomsÌýwith two roommates. Each student room includes everything you need to live and study comfortably (one of each for each student):
- Twin XL bed with mattress
- Desk, chair, and floor lamp
- Two-drawer dresser
- Closet or armoire
Each residence hall features a shared kitchen with a stove, refrigerator, and microwave—perfect for late-night snacks or cooking with friends.
Laundry Made Easy
Every hall has washers ($1.00 per load) and dryers ($0.50 per load) that use Claremont Cash loaded onto your student ID.
Good to Know
- Leave your car at home! First-year students cannot have cars on campusÌýunless approved for special circumstances.
- Housing closes during winter and summer breaks—plan ahead for these times away.
For more detail and the most up-to-date housing information, students should visit the .
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