Introduction

Carleton College is a residential liberal arts college. An important and exciting part of being a Carleton student comes directly from residing with other students in the residence halls.

Living at Carleton is a challenging and rewarding experience--an experience of intellectual, emotional, and social growth. By living in a residence hall, students learn from other students a great deal about themselves and how to work and live with others. In all residential settings, students have the opportunity to learn about citizenship and responsibility by developing community standards. At Carleton, students are encouraged to develop mature new interests, skills, and attitudes. As a vital part of this growth process, they are held accountable for adult standards of behavior. Residence hall regulations are minimal because students are expected to know proper standards of conduct and to make every effort to adhere to them. Residence hall living is unique to educational institutions and some regulations are necessary. All students are expected to know and abide by the regulations and policies that govern residential community living at Carleton.

Residential Life Mission

To create a healthy, safe and thriving environment where students can gain experience, be involved and develop their interpersonal, academic, and leadership potential.

Residential Life Goals

• Assist residents with their adjustment to living with roommate(s) and floor/house residents.
• Help residents learn to accept responsibility for self and personal actions.
  • Assist with the development of self-management, health and wellness skills.
  • Assist with the development of balancing life's pleasures and responsibilities.

• Encourage residents to get involved with and provide leadership to residential activities.

• Work with students to develop a sense of respect for self, others, and property.

• Help residents to learn civility and gain an understanding of diversity.