Welcome to Dickinson College!
As a First-Year student, you're now part of Dickinson's vibrant campus community. We encourage you to immerse yourself in everything it has to offer you.

Community
Living on campus is more than just a place to sleep, it’s a chance to find your community.
Residence halls bring students together to connect, build friendships, and support one another. By living and learning alongside one another, residents build meaningful relationships, support their peers and contribute to a respectful and inclusive living environment where everyone belongs. Through shared spaces, hall events, and everyday moments, you’ll meet new people and create a sense of belonging that makes campus feel like home.
Thriving
Join Residence Life programming throughout the semester to thrive both personally and academically!
Our events are designed to help you connect with others, build meaningful relationships, and feel a true sense of belonging in your living community. Through supportive spaces, engaging programs and everyday moments of connection within the residential community, residents are encouraged to find joy, build resilience and develop the skills that support personal growth both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it’s residence life programming, educational workshops, or community-building activities, each program is a chance to strengthen connections and create lasting memories.
Come be part of a supportive and vibrant community where everyone is encouraged to engage, contribute, and thrive together!

Curiosity
Residence Life encourages students to embrace curiosity by exploring new ideas, perspectives and experiences within their residential communities.
Through conversations with peers, participation in residence life programmng and engagement with campus resources, students are invited to ask questions, try new things and discover more about themselves and the community around them.
Before You Arrive
Some things you may need to take care of before move-in day!
Incoming Student FAQs
Any and everything you need to know about your first year at Dickinson!
First Year Housing Options
Click on each building name to learn more about them!
Housing Resources
Campus Resources
Contact Us
Reach out to reslife@dickinson.edu with any questions!
Address: 28 North College St., Carlisle, PA, 17013
Tel: 717-245-1556
Email: reslife@dickinson.edu
Instagram: @dson_campuslife
