The Department of Residence Life & Community Standards (DRLCS) supports the mission of Saint Mary’s College by creating a safe and inclusive community that promotes the personal growth and success of each resident. We do this by organizing social and educational programs and activities, showing personal attention to students’ needs, and maintaining our community standards. Furthermore, we are committed to helping women grow in the appreciation of their strengths and the needs of others.
When you arrive on campus at Saint Mary's College, you join a community of amazing women from across the country and around the world. The halls are a vibrant community where each student is supported, respected, and valued. Whether you’re enjoying late-night chats in your room, studying for tests, or getting your floor-mates together on an intramural dodge ball team, you’ll enjoy friendships with women from various backgrounds and with wide-ranging interests. The six (6) semester residency requirement ensures that students get the most out of their college experience.
Each of the traditional halls is staffed by a professional Hall Director (HD) and a number of Resident Advisors (RA) who coordinate community development. HDs and RAs work closely together to make the residence halls a home away from home.
Contributing to the leadership of each hall are the Hall Councils and the Residence Hall Association. The hall councils and RHA act as programming organizations, planning and executing social and educational events such as dessert with the College president, t-shirt tie-dyeing, and Little Sibs weekend.
Eighty-one percent of Saint Mary’s students live in one of five residence halls. Each hall has its own distinct character. Part of this character is tied to the history of the building, its architecture, and its unique attributes but the true identity of these halls is determined by the women who call them home. Every fall, each hall develops a new and distinct personality.
