Whether you live on campus, off, or commute, we're here to make the BW experience feel like home!
All BW students, regardless of whether they live on or off campus, are expected to know and abide by BW's Student Handbook.
General Housing Selection is April 9th! Click here for more information!
Halls Close Friday May 9 at 9pm. Need to stay? Check out our closing information here.
RA programs will be added to Jacket Connect, so check out the Events in the next section of this page to see what's happening in your hall.
Living off campus starting this fall? Take this off campus student survey! BW Residence Life and Housing is collecting this information about the 2024-2025 academic year in order to best serve and support its off campus student population. For example, this information will help our department deliver welcome kits in fall, share out important information, and begin creating an off-campus directory that may help future students identify off-campus housing opportunities.
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This policy explains the specific requirements applicable to a student's use of an ESA in University housing.
For undergraduate students wishing to request an exemption to BW's residency policy.
In the process of being updated. Check back soon!
Air conditioning is provided in 21 Beech, Carmel, Ernsthausen, Findley, Front Street, North, and Davidson Commons.
Residential rooms in Constitution, Floreske, Heritage, and Lang do not have air conditioning. However, students are permitted to bring and set up one portable air conditioner per room. Students must coordinate with their roommate(s) to purchase or rent a unit (bedloft.com). These requirements must be followed:
Only portable floor-style units are permitted. Window units are no longer permitted. Any window units installed in rooms will be removed by the BW Buildings and Grounds department.
The unit must be 6,000 BTUs or less.
When purchasing an air conditioner, confirm that it is an air conditioner and not an evaporative cooler.
The unit must not draw more than 12 amps.
The unit must be plugged into the ivory/white receptacles (there should be 2 together) and NOT the gray receptacles in rooms in the wiremold (there should be 4 of those together).
Microwaves or other appliances that draw a lot of power may not be in the same outlet.
Students are responsible for installation. Students may NOT use the self-adhesive sticky foam insulation that comes with some units (it will likely cause major damage to the window). If the window seal is too short, a piece of plywood and painter's tape can be provided by a residence hall staff member.
The unit must be regularly maintained (filters cleaned and water drained properly if applicable) by the student.
Baldwin Wallace University reserves the right to inspect rooms to make sure air conditioners are plugged into the correct outlet and outlets are not overloaded. BW is not responsible for repairs to portable air conditioners.
BW's preferred provider for summer storage:
E: reslife@bw.edu
P: 440-826-2114
Residence Life and Housing Academic Year Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5pm
Friday, 8:30am - 3pm
