I'm Joelle Kennedy, your Residential Housing Manager here at Hocking College—and I am so excited to help you find your place on campus! While living on campus isn’t required, I have to tell you... it’s where the magic happens. 
Let's make your next chapter feel like home from the very start!
The Riverside Residential Village, located across the river in Nelsonville, is made up of Sycamore and Summit Halls and provide for semi-independent living with the inclusive pricing of a Residence Hall.
Sycamore Hall is located off-campus, directly off of the Hocking Adena Bikeway.
Other amenities include:
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Summit on the River is located off-campus, directly off of the Hocking Adena Bikeway.
Other amenities include:
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Hillside Residential Village The Hillside Residential Village, located on campus, is made up of Hocking Heights, Downhour Hall and North Hall.
North Hall is reserved for male residents only and is located on the west side of campus, directly behind John Light and Oakley halls. The rooms are 12 by 21 feet and are $2,990 a semester. Other amenities include:
Downhour Hall is reserved for female residents and is located on the west side of campus, directly behind John Light and Oakley halls. The rooms are 12 by 21 feet and are $2,990 a semester. Other amenities include:
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Downhour and North Hall Floor Plan
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Downhour & North Hall Lounge
Hocking College’s campus is cozy, connected, and designed with students in mind. Most residence halls are just a short 1–2 minute walk to class, giving you that sweet “sleep-in-and-still-make-it” convenience. The furthest dorms are about a mile out—roughly a 30-minute walk—but they come with perks like quick access to downtown Nelsonville and a scenic connection via the Hocking Adena Bikeway. Whether you’re steps from the lab or a breezy bike ride from the square, campus living fits your pace.
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Let’s be real—living off campus gets expensive fast. Rent in Athens County can run you over $1,000 a month, and once you add food, internet, electricity, and water, you could be looking at $7,500 or more each semester. At Hocking, your housing and meal plan together cost just $5,105, and that covers your room, food, utilities, and Wi-Fi—all bundled up and ready to go. Plus, you're right here on campus, close to class, surrounded by friends, and part of all the action. Dorm life doesn’t just save you money—it makes college way more connected.
Click here to view full details pertaining to the housing and meal plan options at Hocking!
Packing for campus? We've got your back! Your dorm should feel like home, so bring the essentials: Twin XL bedding, shower shoes, towels, hygiene products, school supplies, and some decorations to make your space your own. Don’t forget the little things like a laundry basket, flashlight, and your favorite snacks (just don’t forget the Keurig!). That said, please leave the hot plates, candles, pets, microwaves, and mini-fridges at home—they’re not allowed for safety reasons and could result in a violation of housing policy. Let’s keep things cozy, safe, and Hawk-approved! 🦅
Click here to see the full list of approved and items that are not allowed on campus.
Living on campus at Hocking College is all about making connections, staying safe, and creating your own space to grow. The housing handbook is your go-to guide for everything from handling roommate stuff and being part of your hall community, to finding campus resources and just taking care of yourself. It’s got real tips on how to talk things out, keep your space clean, and stay healthy while managing classes and life. Whether you're new to campus or coming back, it’s all about being respectful, staying involved, and making this place feel like home.
It also spells out the rules in a way that helps everyone enjoy dorm life. You’ll find what you can and can’t bring, how check-ins work, why quiet hours matter, and the dos and don’ts of having guests over. There’s info on laundry, parking, mail, internet, even how to handle maintenance requests. Bottom line: follow the guidelines, respect your neighbors, and you’ll have a solid, low-stress experience living at Hocking. Plus, you’re never on your own—there’s always a staff member or fellow Hawk around to help if you need it.
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A $60 non-refundable application fee is required when a housing application is submitted.
A $250 security deposit is due, in full, before a room assignment will be made.
Please contact the Cashiers Office at 740.753.7029 to pay your Application Fee and Security Deposit.
The security deposit is non-refundable if a dorm cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the start of classes, if damage is reported in the dorm or if the room is missing items at checkout.Please allow 48-72 business hours for your Housing Application to be processed. Once it is processed, the application fee and security deposit will be posted to your Self Service account.
All eligible students who have applied for housing before June 1, will receive, via their Hocking College email, their housing assignment, roommate information, and move-in time.
Room assignments will not be made until these fees have been paid.
If payment is made with a credit card a $5 processing fee will be applied.
Once your housing application has been processed (please allow 48-72 business hours after submitting the application), the application fee and security deposit will be posted to your Self Service account where you can pay via credit card or in-person by check. If payment is made with a credit card a $5 processing fee will be applied.
Room assignments will not be made until these fees have been paid.
The security deposit is refundable the first term of residence if cancellation, in writing, is received 30 days before the first day of the term for which the applicant is applying.
The security deposit is refundable, depending on the condition of the room at the end of the term. The security deposit will be credited to the applicant's housing charges should the contract be successfully fulfilled. If there is a refund, it will be mailed to the address on file with the College.
The security deposit will be refunded through BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. if the contract is successfully fulfilled. Visit this link for more information: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoices/.
A student must meet all eligibility requirements and a $250 security deposit is due, in full, before a room assignment will be made.
You will then receive your room assignment and move-in information no later than July 15.
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Our application allows you to indicate your first, second and third preference on dorm. It also allows you to indicate a preferred roommate (roommate requests must be mutual, one from each roommate). This can be done by both parties emailing housing@hocking.edu or using the "roomeez" function in Erez Life. The application process includes a roommate matching questionnaire. It is very important that the student complete the questionnaire and not the parent.
Students who've already provided us with their preferred roommate information still need to submit this questionnaire in the event that their preferred match does not attend.
*Please note that you are not able to request suitemates, only roommates.
Download our helpful PDF checklist that you can print out and use as you go shopping and pack for your move into a residence hall!
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Students living in dorms are required to have a minimum meal plan of 14 meals a week. This meal plan includes $100 in Hawk Bucks, which can be used at Rhapsody Music & Dining, the college-owned restaurant located in downtown Nelsonville.
There is an optional meal plan that is 19 meals a week with $100 in Hawk Bucks if you'd like additional meals.
For meal plan pricing, download this information sheet.
Visitors are permitted during visiting hours (Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM; Friday & Saturday 5 PM to Midnight). NO OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE PERMITTED. Female guests are not permitted in Male-only dorms, Male guests are not permitted in Female-only dorms. Guests are limited to 2 per room at one time; meaning that there is only one guest allowed per roommate for a total of 4 people in the room at any time.
The host of a visitor is responsible for the actions of the guest and must be escorted by the host at all times. Roommates can veto or restrict any guest for any reason at any time.
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Student permits are $106 all year, meaning it is for the summer, autumn, and spring semesters for that academic year. These student permits are also required at the Summit and Sycamore apartment locations. Permits can be obtained in the Cashier's Office. Students are required to complete a Vehicle Information Form when they purchase their first parking tag or change vehicles. Student permits are identified by term through a sticker attached and clearly displayed on the inside lower left-hand corner of the front windshield (driver's side). Students are permitted to park in designated student parking areas. See the Hocking College Campus Parking Brochure for exact locations.
Reserved parking permits are $150 for all year. All students who are wanting to park up by the Hocking Heights, Downhour, and North Hall dorms will need to purchase a reserved parking pass. The reserved parking passes are on a first come, first serve basis.
All parking passes will start being sold in the summer semester. These parking permits are non-refundable.
Television services vary depending on the residence hall.
All residence halls have Wi-Fi and high-speed internet access that are ideal for streaming services.
Nelsonville TV Cable is available! However, the cost of this service is not included in the cost of the room. Financial responsibility for this service is between the student and Nelsonville TV cable.
Students wishing to obtain additional cable TV services, such as digital cable, premium channels or additional internet for streaming or gaming, may contact Nelsonville TV Cable at 740-753-2686. This number can also be used to contact Nelsonville TV Cable for customer support.
Residence Hall applications are processed in the order they are received with required fees paid. Students are encouraged to apply when applications open (usually 4-6 months) before the start of the term.
It is recommended that applications be submitted no later than at least two months before the term begins. However, there is no official deadline for application.
Roommates are assigned using a variety of information and space availability. The Manager of Residence Life will make every attempt to accommodate mutual requests.
Having roommate troubles? Check out our Handbook for On-Campus Living, where you'll find some helpful tips for conflict resolution. Also, don't hesitate to reach out to the Residence Life staff.
Your financial aid is applied to tuition and course fees before you can use it for paying your room and board.
That being said you cannot use financial aid to pay for your application or security deposit fees.
Under certain circumstances, your contract may be appealed. Please see your Housing Contract for more information, and complete the appeal form here.
A $60 non-refundable application fee is required when a housing application is submitted. Financial aid cannot be used to cover this fee.
A $250 security deposit is due, in full, before a room assignment will be made. Financial aid cannot be used to cover this fee.
The security deposit is non-refundable if a dorm cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the start of classes, if damage is reported in the dorm or if the room is missing items at checkout or at the end of the term.Any new our current student who is registered for at least 12 credit hours, submitted a housing
