About Our Themed Living Environments

Ferris State University Housing offers many different themed residence hall environments designed to meet the needs of our students. Students have the option of living in a hall with specific programming if they choose. Those students, who do not choose a specific programmed hall, will be assigned to a traditional residence hall, based on room availability.

Keep in mind that students are assigned to programmed halls based on their request/acceptance (see “New Students for 2009-2010” on the back of Housing & Dining Contract Signature Card), the date their Housing & Dining Contract Signature Card and $200 contract guarantee are received by the University, and room availability.

We are proud of the programmed hall choices we offer students. Below is a short description of the programmed halls and/or floors. 

Private Rooms
Substance Free/Health & Wellness
North Bond Private Rooms – 20 Years or Older
Masselink Private Suite – 20 Years or Older
Taggart Graphic Design (floor/hall)
Brophy - McNerney Justice Learning Community (JLC)
Honors Halls

Private Rooms
In most private room situations, two students of the same gender each have their own room and share a bathroom. There is an additional $900 private room charge per semester. Please note that some private rooms contain two sets of furniture. Student room furniture must remain in the residence hall room. Under no circumstances will the University remove or store student room furniture. Please be advised that students assigned to a private room may be assigned a roommate in instances where most rooms in the residence halls are full and there are students needing placement. In all cases, final determination of room assignments rests with the University. It is not possible to honor all assignment requests; however, every attempt is made to do so. We do not discriminate based on age, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.  

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Substance Free / Health & Wellness
The use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs is prohibited in this hall. The storage of, decoration with, or display of any containers or paraphernalia relating to these is also prohibited. Residence Life Staff and students strive to create an environment in which friendships can thrive through an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Students in this hall can select a double or private (additional $900 per semester, if available) room occupancy. We do not discriminate based on age, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. Participation in the health and wellness program is optional.

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North Bond Private Rooms – 20 Years or Older
This hall offers private rooms exclusively for students 20 years and older. There are two students of the same gender sharing a bathroom but each student will have their own private room. There is an additional $900 private room charge per semester. Please note that some private rooms contain two sets of furniture. Student room furniture must remain in the residence hall room. Under no circum­stances will the University remove or store student room furniture. 

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Masselink Private Suite – 20 Years or Older
This hall provides all private suites for students 20 years and older. One student will occupy the entire suite (two rooms and a private bathroom). There is an additional $900 private room charge, per semester. This hall typically offers one set of furniture for one room of the suite. Student room furniture must remain in the residence hall room. Under no circumstances will the University remove or store student room furniture.

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Taggart Graphic Design (floor/hall)
Taggart Hall reserves a limited number of rooms for Graphic Design students. This hall features a Graphic Design work studio, MAC computer lab and an adhesive spray room strictly for Taggart residents in the Graphic Design Program. Students in this hall can select a double or private (addi­tional $900 per semester, if available) room occupancy. Please note that some private rooms contain two sets of furniture. Student room furniture must remain in the residence hall room. Under no circumstances will the University remove or store student room furniture.

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Brophy - McNerney Justice Learning Community (JLC)
Brophy and McNerney Halls have a limited number of rooms reserved for first year pre-Criminal Justice students who choose to partake in the JLC Program. Students must contact the School of Criminal Justice and be admitted into the JLC Program to request this option. The JLC program is designed to introduce pre-CJ students to the stimulating world of liberal arts as it relates to criminal justice while at the same time helping to make the transition to university life. Please note that some private rooms contain two sets of furniture. Student room furniture must remain in the residence hall room. Under no circumstances will the University remove or store student room furniture. 

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Honors Halls
Students must be admitted into the Honors Program to live in the Honors Halls. All rooms are private (additional $900 per semester). 

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