Welcome to Holland College’s student residences, home to 277 students, and a great place to meet friends, socialize, relax, study, and grow! Heading off to college is a big step, and it’s understandable if you’re a little nervous. Our residence staff are here to help you make this transition as comfortable as possible. There’s a live-in residence staff member on every floor. They are trained to answer your questions and help you with anything that’s concerning you. Over the next few weeks, you’ll get to know the staff — and if you have a chance, stop by the office and introduce yourself!
To get the most out of your residence experience, get involved in the residence community. Try to meet as many people as you can, especially in the first month. Most of our tenants are away from home for the first time, so help us make the experience positive and welcoming for everyone.
Residence life can be exciting, but you may face challenges as you adjust to your new surroundings. This handbook explains what you should expect – and what we expect from our tenants. We have developed the policies you will find in this handbook to ensure that everyone gets the most enjoyment out of their time in residence. They are intended to provide all tenants with a safe and secure living environment that supports learning. Abiding by them will increase your enjoyment and the enjoyment of the other students. Our overarching expectation is that every tenant behaves in a respectful and considerate manner toward all other tenants.
As a tenant in one of our residences you are expected to:
The policies and rules in this handbook may be changed or updated. If they are, we will let you know.
If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please talk to a member of the residence staff or email residence@hollandcollege.com.
