Friends Village is the perfect choice for students wanting to transition to an environment with a little more freedom while not having to think about paying separate electric, gas, water and cable bills. Friends Village features independent living within the context of our Community Life Standards so as to support what is truly important: your academics! Students must be at least sophomore status (29 earned credit hours or more) to live in Friends Village. Two well-trained resident assistants and a coordinator of student development live in the apartments to assist with housing needs. They also develop social activities to promote community.

Amenities
This apartment complex houses approximately 90 students. Each apartment is carpeted and has blinds on all the windows. The apartments also have their own bathrooms and either a patio or deck. The University covers water, trash, electricity, gas, wireless network access and basic cable.

Additional Features

• Custom draperies
• Individual heating and air conditioning
• Cable television hook-ups
• Spacious closets
• All-electric kitchens featuring range with self-venting exhaust hood, continuous cleaning oven, refrigerator and garbage disposal, no microwave

Meal Plans
Students who choose to live in Friends Village are required to purchase a meal plan. The assigned meal plan for upper class residential students allows you to purchase 5 meals each week in the Casado Dining Hall or from Freddy's Snack Bar. The meal ticket is deducted from your account through your student ID and does not roll over from week to week. You may purchase a full meal plan if this better suites your needs by contacting us, or add Munch Money by visiting the cashier. Costs are subject to change each academic year.

2011-2012 Pricing
Friends Village has a variety of floor plans from which to choose. Click here to view them all.

Billing
The first year of occupancy, residents sign a contract that begins August 1 and ends May 31. The residents must pay summer rent for the month of August before August 1 or the housing assignment will be forfeited.

If the resident renews the contract for a second year, they can continue to live in their assignment throughout the summer. The second year of occupancy, residents must pay summer rent for both July and August prior to August 1.The contract beings July 1 and ends May 31.

If the resident renews the contract for a third year, they can continue to live in their assignment throughout the summer and must pay summer rent for June, July and August prior to August 1. The contract begins June 1 and ends May 31.

All of the official terms of the contract will be included in an apartment contract, which each resident is required to sign before he or she moves into the apartment.

Please note that financial aid and scholarships only assist with paying rent for September 1 to May 31. Summer rent cannot be applied to financial aid or scholarships.

How are roommates selected?
Roommates are first assigned based on requests from the residents. If a student has no roommate preference, the Community and Residential Development staff will do their best to aid him/her in finding a compatible roommate. However, the responsibility of finding a roommate ultimately resides with the student seeking housing.

How many roommates will I have?
The Office of Community and Residential Development has a maximum and minimum number of occupants allowed in each apartment. Please contact us for more information.

How can I decorate my room?
You may decorate your room in any way you like as long as your decorations conform to Community Life Standards and housing guidelines and do not damage any part of the apartment. Nails or anything else that damages the walls are not allowed.

The information on this page is tentative and subject to change at any given time. Please check back periodically. If you have any questions, email us at reslife@friends.edu.