The College is a flurry of excitement as the first-ever residents of Shoreline’s new on-campus housing move in this fall quarter. Dubbed 7000 Campus Living, the residence hall features on-site laundry, a communal kitchen, study space, event space, a courtyard, and five floors of furnished apartments with full-sized kitchens.
Aside from its convenient location next door to the student union (PUB) building, residents will discover living on campus comes with a whole host of benefits, including a richer college experience, built-in community, and a higher graduation rate.
“It’s kind of the safe space between being away from home for the first time and really living on your own,” said Sundi Musnicki, Director of Student Leadership & Residential Life. “You can be in a welcoming, supportive community while learning how to adult. That in turn helps students feel more engaged and empowered both academically and personally.”
Musnicki will work hand-in-hand with a staff of Resident Assistants (RAs) to roll out the first activities programming in the hall. From game and movie nights to intramurals and trips to Seattle attractions, the aim is to provide residents plenty of opportunity to connect with fellow students.
“It’s really exciting to see all our hard work come to life and I can’t wait to create this really fun, engaging experience of living on campus for our students,” said Musnicki.
“Residence Life adds an immeasurable layer of opportunity for growth that goes beyond the classroom,” said Musnicki. “When I look back on my own time spent in college, I know that I grew just as much from my experiences outside of the classroom as in. Whether that was through learning about myself or the world around me, living on campus just provided invaluable space to develop as a person.”
Built-in programming will also nurture students’ development. “We’re exploring programming for the residence community that’s aimed at bolstering success like tutoring, leadership development opportunities, and more. Our hope is to really provide wrap–around support for students so they can reach their version of success.”
Though Residence Life is a new venture for the College, it’s already received a wealth of support from the larger campus community.
“What’s been super great is the number of campus offices that have reached out to Residence Life about how they might integrate into our programming,” said Musnicki. “From faculty members offering to lead cooking sessions in the community kitchen to International Education exploring cultural sharing opportunities, it’s been really fun to see the enthusiasm and think about the possibilities.”
Campus living offers another benefit to students: access to resources. “When you live on campus, everything you need for success is right outside your front door,” said Musnicki. “We can’t make it any easier to ask for and receive help, to get to class, to succeed. Living on campus eliminates 90% of barriers—you really just need to walk outside.”
Interested in becoming a resident? There are still a few spots available for fall. Learn more on our leasing website.
Fall quarter classes begin September 25. Learn about our programs.