Living on campus is a rewarding experience that can further enrich your Champlain education. More than just a comfortable place to live, our residence halls provide you with a meaningful community outside the classroom. And with campus conveniently located just a short walk from downtown Burlington and the Lake Champlain waterfront, living here means you'll have full access to everythingVermont's largest city has to offer. 
Have a question about housing? Check out our Residential Life FAQ's for answers to important housing-related questions.

Residence Hall Options

• Victorian-Era Mansions: Once occupied by some of Burlington's most prominent citizens, our 21 restored Victorian-era mansion residence halls house all first-year students and many returning students as well. 
• Contemporary: Our contemporary, suite-style accommodations are right on or within walking distance from campus. Transfer students are encouraged to join the vibrant transfer community in Lakeview Hall, a contemporary residence hall with amazing views of Lake Champlain. 
• Apartment-Style: We have deluxe apartments just a few blocks away from campus, with shuttles running from early morning to late at night.
• Off-Campus: For those looking for comfortable living off campus, we have resources to help you locate nearby housing.

Sent once you have made your enrollment deposit

In order to begin the housing selection process, you must first submit your enrollment deposit. Within a week of submitting your deposit, you will receive an email from Champlain with the username and temporary password for your Champlain College Student Account (subject: "Activate Your Champlain College Student Account"). 

After you receive the email, activate your Champlain College Student Account as soon as possible (instructions are provided on the activation page; follow instructions for "New Users").

You will not be able to complete your Housing Preference Form until you have received the email with your username and temporary password and you have activated your account.

You will have access to the Spring Housing Application if you have:

1. Received your username and temporary password in an email (subject: "Activate Your Champlain College Student Account"), and
2. Activated your Champlain College Student Account. (Details on activating your account were sent to you in the email referenced above.) 

If you have not yet activated your Champlain College Student Account, please visit  welcome.champlain.edu to do so.

The deadline for completing your Spring Housing Application is December 8; however, students who submit their deposit after this date will still be able to access and submit the form.

How to access your Spring Housing Application:

1. Once your account is activated, visit The Housing Director (THD), our online housing tool. Select the "New Students" option, and log in using your Champlain College Student Account username and password. (Your username is still your firstname.lastname.) 

• Having trouble logging in? Make sure you are using the "New Students" option.  You may also need to  try a different browser. If you continue to experience issues, contact Housing and Residential Life by email (reslife@champlain.edu) or by phone at (802) 860-2704.

2. Once logged in, you will be taken to the Housing home page. Click on "Applications" from the menu on the left side and select "Incoming Student Housing Preference Form (Spring 2024)" from the drop-down menu.
3. Provide an electronic signature for the Main Campus Housing Agreement and click "Continue."
4. Complete the My Information portion of the Housing Selection Preference Form, indicating the choices that best suit your lifestyle. Click "Continue."
5. Add your Living Requests to rank your top three building preferences. Click "Continue" to submit your form.

Video: How to fill out the Housing Preference Form

By creating a roommate profile you can search for other students with similar interests. Individuals who wish to live together must each select the other(s). Roommate searching is available through June 1. Follow the instructions below to find and select roommates.

1. Complete a Roommate Profile by selecting the "Personal Information" tab from the menu of the Housing home page and then clicking "Roommate Profile." (Maintain the default setting "Profile Privacy: Display my information and my profile" to enable roommate selection.) Add your Contact Information, and write My Profile so that other students can learn more about you, then click "Update Roommate Profile."
2. To search for a roommate, select "Room Selection" from the menu, then "Select Roommates." Change the Term to "Spring 2024." Use the "Search for Roommate" section to identify other students with lifestyle choices and interests similar to your own. Students who meet your search requirements will be displayed. Students who have already identified a roommate can search for that individual using the "First Name" and "Last Name" fields. (Only students who have completed a Roommate Profile will appear in the results.)
3. You may contact any students you would like to connect with before requesting them as a roommate. Their preferred contact information is in their profile. Once you've selected the individual(s) you would like to live with, click "Request Roommate."
4. Once a request is sent, the other student must confirm or cancel the request. Once a confirmation is complete, you're done!

Video: How to fill out the Roommate Selection Form

The Office of Accessibility strives to provide successful access and services to qualified students with disabilities. The Office of Accessibility staff will work with students to coordinate academic and housing accommodations. Upon receipt of a completed Accommodations Request Form, a staff member will be in touch to discuss your request.

If you are in need of accommodations, please submit the appropriate form(s) for your needs as soon as possible:

Academic Accommodations Request Form     Housing Accommodations Request Form

All residence hall rooms will have a bed, desk, chair, dresser, and closet space. The rest is up to your imagination and style! Here are a few guidelines for what to bring (and what to leave behind) to get you started.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Stackable crates (load them to travel with, stack them for storage)
• Alarm clock
• Desk lamp and light bulbs
• Power strip with internal safety circuit breaker
• Fan (window or tabletop)
• Small wastebasket
• Extra-long twin bed sheets (36" x 80") and pillowcases
• Blankets, comforter, quilt, pillow, towels, and washcloths
• Shower caddy to carry toiletries to the bathroom
• Shower sandals or slippers to wear while walking from the shower to your room
• Laundry basket/bag, detergent, and dryer sheets
• Clothes hangers
• Cold-weather clothes and boots
• Bowl, plate, cup, silverware, dish soap, sponges, and dish towels for late-night snacks
• Wall adhesive to hang posters (if using tape, please use painter's tape so that walls are not damaged)

THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING:

• Bicycle and bike lock
• First aid kit
• Iron or steamer (that auto shuts off) and small ironing board
• Mini fridge
• PC or laptop (not required by Champlain, but some students prefer to have their own)
• Scissors and sewing kit
• Speakers and TV
• Vacuum cleaner

LEAVE THESE ITEMS HOME, PLEASE:

• Candles
• Coffee pots
• Halogen lights
• Hot plates
• Hoverboards/motorized self-balancing boards
• Microwaves
• Pets
• Toasters

What to Bring And Not to Bring