Living in the dorms can be a major part of your college experience since you will be spending so much time studying, sleeping and socializing in your room. A campus tour is the perfect time to get answers to all your burning questions before you choose a place to live for the next year or more!

Questions to Ask Yourself When You Visit College Dorms

• Is there enough space for the things you plan to bring to college with you?
• Is the parking lot close to the dorms, if you plan to bring a car?
• How far are the dorms from your classes?
• Will you feel comfortable living in co-ed dorms?
• Have you heard anything from students about living in the dorms, including which dorm has the best reputation?
• Will you be sharing a bathroom with an entire floor or just a few students in the dorms?
• Is there a full kitchen on every floor?
• Is there space to study or hang out with friends outside of your room, such as an indoor common area?
• What furniture does the dorm provide?
• Is there a computer lab in each dormitory?
• Are the beds arranged in loft or bunk-bed style, and if not, can they be rearranged to increase space?

What to Ask the Tour Guide About Living in the Dorms

• Will you be given a choice of a single, double or triple room?
• How big are the rooms?
• Where is the closest dining hall, and what are its hours?
• Are any upperclassmen living in the college dorms, and if not, where do they tend to live?
• Are the dorms co-ed or single-sex?
• Are the dorms locked at night, requiring a key or password to get in after hours?
• How many times did the police or campus security visit the dorms last year?
• How many students had to go to the hospital due to incidents when living in the dorms?
• Are the dormitories closed for holiday breaks?
• Is there a laundry room in the dorms? If so, how many per building?
• Does the front desk of each dorm help with cleaning and pest control, such as by renting out vacuums, carpet cleaners or bug spray?
• What is the policy on visitors? How many guests can be in your room, and how long can they stay?
• Is there a list of prohibited items for students living in the dorms?
• Are quiet hours enforced, and what are the penalties for breaking these and other rules?
• What happens if a student does not get along with a roommate when living in the college dorms?
• Can students paint the room or hang pictures on the walls?
• How long do you have to move in, and can you ship any belongings to the dorms before move-in day?

Living in the dorms is a great way to stay close to your classes for at least the first year of college. This is why you should find out the basics about living in the college dorms before you even choose a school, and you can do so by asking the tour guide or simply seeing for yourself when you visit the college campus.

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