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Residence Life

Mission Statement: The Office of Residence Life seeks to foster self‐development, good citizenship, democratic principles, and an environment of self-understanding and appreciation through the acquisition of decision‐making skills on the part of the student and through the emulation and promotion of values inclusive of respect for fellow students, honesty, and student involvement in the residence hall governing structure.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology students.

Led by a team that works hard to create safe and healthy environments, our residence halls are dynamic communities that support students as they grow academically and personally.

We have four residence halls that are centrally located on our main campus, additional residence hall floors at our Griscom Education Center, and an additional residence hall at a nearby university. All offer close access to classes, dining, activities, and more.

Rooms house up to three students and offer wireless internet. Each residence hall offers on-site staff, study spaces, free laundry facilities, and other amenities. All rooms are air-conditioned and have fire alarms and sprinkler systems.

A student who requests housing accommodations due to a disability must complete the housing accommodations request form and provide the appropriate documentation to the coordinator of counseling and accessibility for review and accommodations approval.

Information on housing costs is available on our tuition and fees webpage.


Residence Hall Abbreviations

  • ARH = Armstrong (Main Campus)
  • BOH = Bourne (Main Campus)
  • BRH = Brenner Hall (Main Campus) Gender Inclusive Housing
  • GEC = Griscom Education Center (multiple wings: A, B, C, D, and E)
  • HEH = Herrington (Main Campus)
  • MGH = Metzger (Main Campus)
  • RGH = Reighard Hall at Millersville University

Moving To Campus

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Are you moving to a new home on our campus? We look forward to welcoming you! Consider bringing the following items with you:

Personal Care Products & Necessities
  • Soap, shampoo, and deodorant
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Comb/brush
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • Shower caddie to carry bathroom items
  • Towels/washcloths
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe or terry cloth “wrap around”
  • Sheet sets, 80” long
  • Pillows and pillowcases
  • Mattress pad
  • Blankets
  • Laundry bag or basket for dirty clothes
  • Laundry detergent (HE – High Efficiency)
  • Alarm clock
  • Fan (our rooms are air-conditioned)
  • Shower shoes or flip-flops
  • Clothing and shoes
Optional Items
  • Stereo
  • Computer or laptop
  • Ethernet cord
  • Cell phone
  • Refrigerator (no larger than 5.0 cubic feet)
  • Rug
  • Television
  • Curtains and tension rod (a window shade is provided)
  • Clothing hangers
Prohibited Items

Please verify with Office of Residence Life personnel any questionable items or activities not listed below, as this list is not all encompassing.  

  • Microwaves, all toasters, grills, skillets, open coil burning devices, electric cooking devices, portable heaters, air fryers, irons, coffee makers/water heaters without an auto-shut off feature, and all other open heat appliances
  • Refrigerators larger than 5.0 cubic feet 
  • Room decorations deemed offensive or inappropriate by the College 
  • No adhesive hanging lights or items (must use push pins or wall safe tape) 
  • All animals, fish, and creatures not approved by the Office of Accessibilities and the Office of Residence Life 
  • All lamps that do not have a metal covering 
  • Candles, incense, fireworks, and all other open flame devices or liquids 
  • Live-cut Christmas trees, artificial trees, and other flammable decorations 
  • Electrically amplified instruments, DJ equipment, and drum sets 
  • Extension cords and multi-prong outlets that are not surge protectors 
  • Wireless routers (disrupts the school’s provided network connection for others
  • Weights and associated equipment heavier than 15lbs 
  • Weapons of any kind (darts/dartboard, guns/ammunition, toy guns/toy ammunition, BB/paintball guns, swords, etc.
  • Drug and alcohol paraphernalia and advertisements 
Prohibited Activities
  • No hall sports or outdoor activities can be played in the Residence Hall (basketball, football, water balloon fights, snowball fights, roller skating, bike riding, hoverboarding, scooter riding, etc.) 
  • Playing music/TV outside your window 
  • Practicing instruments in common areas/lounges 
  • Moving rooms without the approval from the Office of Residence Life 
  • No sharing room key or school ID with anyone other than yourself 

Gender Inclusive Housing

Brenner Hall, one of the residence hall buildings on the Main Campus, which also hosts our Resource Center, will include female housing on the second floor and gender-inclusive housing on the third floor.

Important to Note:

  • Individual microwaves, heating devices, air fryers, and cooking devices are prohibited in our residence halls. Thaddeus Stevens provides microwaves in common areas for student use.
  • Phones are located at the entrance of each residence hall and connect straight to the College’s security team.

Off-Campus Housing

There is no on-campus residency requirement for our students. Housing away from the campus is all privately owned and is separate and independent of the College. The College does not own, operate, or supervise these properties. Students are responsible for securing their own off-campus housing and then communicating your local address to the College.

Residence Hall Closure

All residents must vacate the Residence Hall during closures by the deadlines below. 

Thanksgiving Break 

Closing on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 6 p.m. 

Opening on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 12 p.m. 

Winter Break 

Closing on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 6 p.m. 

Opening on Sunday, January 12, 2024, at 12 p.m. 

Spring Break 

Closing on Friday, March 7, 2024, at 6 p.m. 

Opening on Sunday, March 16, 2024, at 12 p.m. 

Summer Break 

Closing on Friday, May 16, 2024, at 6 p.m. 

Residents must fully move out everything in their room and return keys. 

Opening: please check your Thaddeus Stevens email for the upcoming academic year move-in dates. 

Contact Us

Office of Residence Life

750 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Residence Life Staff

Dawan Worsley: Director of Residence Life

Reighard Hall, Office: Griscom Education Center

Ginene McDowell: Residence Hall Advisor

Bourne Hall

Reggie Minter: Residence Hall Advisor

Armstrong Hall

Brandon Delp: Residence Hall Advisor

Griscom Education Center

Kelly Montgomery: Residence Hall Advisor

Griscom Education Center