Student Housing
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Great Rooms. Good Food. Reasonable Costs.
You'll be impressed with the comfort and convenience of our student housing at the
main campus in Arkansas City, Kansas. Our six dormitories house 500+ students, with
meal plans and many amenities.
WELCOME TO RESIDENT LIFE AT COWLEY COLLEGE
On behalf of Cowley College and the Housing Department I would like to welcome you to life living at Cowley. We aim to create an enjoyable, safe, and rewarding living and learning experience for you.
Once you arrive on campus, you will be treated as a student of higher learning. We strive to provide you with the most spacious and up-to-date living quarters of your choice in our six modern resident halls. Each hall is operated by one resident manager and up to three resident assistants. Halls will have a variety of activities throughout the year to help keep everyone involved and active within the hall community.
Rooms are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to fill out a residence hall contract as soon as possible. I hope you’re as excited as I am to work with you this upcoming year! If you have questions about living at Cowley or the resident halls, feel free to contact me.
Go Tigers!
Dorm Info
Amenities
- free laundry facilities
- free high-speed and wireless internet
- computer labs open 24 hours a day
- toll-free phones in the lobbies
- 24/7 security
Housing Details
IT - Maintenance - Custodial - Grounds - Dorms
All work requests for maintenance, custodial, IT, dorms, and grounds should be requested using the School Dude Maintenance Direct Requester. If you know how to submit a maintenance ticket, click the link above to go directly to the Cowley College Help Desk. Open the Quick Step Guide for Maintenance Direct Requesters if you need instructions.
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What should I bring and what is not allowed? |
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Necessary Items:
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Other items you may want for your room: In regards to the items below, you may want to visit with your roommate to see if they are bringing any of these items, as you only need one of each per room. Television, Compact Refrigerator, Microwave, Computer, Radio, Fans |
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Items that are not allowed: Air fryers, Instapots, Indoor or Outdoor Grills, Toasters/Toaster Ovens, Woks, Coffee Pots, Hot Plates, Candles, Incense, Pets of any kind, Frying pans, Cinder blocks, Space Heaters, Sofa/Loveseat/Futons (exception – The Lodge) |
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Wall/ceiling decorations: Cowley encourages students to personalize their room to make it feel more like home. However, there are restrictions to what is allowed on the walls/ceilings: There is to be no painting, discoloring, or writing on any college property. Residents can hang items on the walls with command strips or sticky tack only; push pins are applicable where there is drywall. Any type of tape, velcro, or any other adhesive other than command strips or sticky tack will remove paint. Absolutely no drilling, screwing, nailing, or cutting into the walls or furniture. Any damage to Cowley property will be billed to the student. |
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What is provided? |
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Each double room has two twin beds (extra long, stackable), two desks with chairs, and two wardrobes. Single rooms at The Lodge have one extra-long twin bed and a wardrobe. Every room comes with a sink and vanity, free digital cable (Cox High-Speed Internet access), and local WiFi. Each room is carpeted with blinds, but you may bring curtains if you wish. Maid service is not available. Each dorm has a laundry room and computer lab open 24 hours a day and free for residents. Some advantages are:
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What are some of the activities offered? |
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Do I get to pick my roommate? |
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Yes, you can request a roommate by writing the person's name on the questionnaire that accompanies the housing contract. If you do not have a particular roommate in mind, the questionnaire allows us to place you with someone who shares your interests, study and sleep habits, etc. |
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How do I get my meals? |
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Your student ID card is scanned each time you eat a meal. All dorm residents living on campus and athletes must choose a 14 or 19-meal-per-week plan. Residents of The Lodge can opt out of the meal plan. For special food requests, contact the Dining Staff. |
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What is the curfew/visitation policy? |
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Dorms are open for visitation from 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Exterior doors are locked 24 hours a day and any guest is to be accompanied by the resident at all times. Overnight guests must be approved by the dorm manager or director of housing 24 hours in advance. |
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How secure is the campus? |
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Full-time Campus Security & Public Safety officers patrol our campus to help assure the safety of students. Anyone may reach officers by phone if any assistance is needed at 620-441-5599. There also are security cameras that cover the dorm exits and floors for the safety of students. |
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What if I get sick? |
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We have Wellness Services that provide services including weekly visits from a Physicians Assistance, over the counter medicines and vouchers for office visits to a local doctor Cowley has partnered with. |
The following information explains the options for resident students.
Gold and Silver Plans
The Gold and Silver Plans include the cost of living in a campus dormitory and eating in the campus dining facilities during the Fall and Spring semesters, August through May.
No Meal Plan
Non-Athlete Students that live at The Lodge (dorm located off campus) can purchase a "No Meal" option.
Housing & Food Costs on Arkansas City & Sumner Campuses
2024-2025 Academic Year |
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All plans require a $25.00 non-refundable application fee. |
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Residents in Arkansas City on-campus dorms |
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Gold Double (19) - $6,600 |
Silver Double (14) - $6,300 |
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The Gold Plan includes the dorm cost and a 19-meal plan, which provides three meals per day Monday through Friday and two meals per day on Saturday and Sunday. |
The Silver Plan includes the dorm cost and a 14-meal plan, which provides for eating any 14 meals Friday to Thursday. |
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Residents in The Lodge (Arkansas City) |
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No Meal Plan |
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No Meal Plan-Double - $4,600 |
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No Meal Plan-Single - $4,900 |
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Gold Meal Plan |
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19-Gold Double - $6,600 |
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19-Gold Single - $7,500 |
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Silver Meal Plan |
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14-Silver Double - $6,300 |
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14-Silver Single - $7,200 |
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Residents on Sumner Campus |
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No Meal Plan |
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No Meal Plan - Room Only - $5,200 |
To fill out a residence hall contract, log into Cowley Connect and find the Residence Hall Contract under the Housing tab in Cowley Connect.
You will need to complete two forms:
- Cowley College Residence Hall Contract
- Cowley College Student Health Forms
Thank you for your patience as we transition to new online forms. As this is a new process, we hope you find it quick and easy to complete. If you encounter a problem while completing this form, please contact the Housing office so we can address the issue.
Main Campus Housing
Central Avenue Dormitory
102 South Fifth Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
![lobby of central ave dorm](/_resources/assets/img/life-at-cowley/housing/video-placeholder-central-dorm.jpg)
Floor Plan
Floor Phones
Floor #2: 620-441-6553
Floor #3: 620-441-6554
Dorm Manager
Scott Camien
Office Hours:
M–F: 8:00 to 11:30 AM
Email: scott.camien@cowley.edu
Phone: 620-441-5100
William R. Docking Dormitory
122 South Fourth Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
![docking dormitory front entrance](/_resources/assets/img/life-at-cowley/housing/Docking800x450.jpg)
Floor Plan
Floor Phones
Floor #1: 620-441-6318
Floor #2: 620-441-6319
Floor #3: 620-441-6320
Dorm Manager
Lana DaSilva Milner
Office Hours (Docking Dorm):
M–F: 8:00 to 11:30 AM
Email: lana.dasilva@cowley.edu
Phone: 620-441-5322
Oscar Kimmell Dormitory
125 South Fourth Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
![Oscar Kimmell Dorm](/_resources/assets/img/life-at-cowley/housing/Kimmell800x450.jpg)
Floor Plan
Floor Phones
Floor #1: 620-441-6324 (basement)
Floor #2: 620-441-6325 (street level)
Floor #3: 620-441-6326
Floor #4: 620-441-6327
Dorm Manager
Office Hours:
M–F: 8:00 to 11:30 AM
Email: housing@cowley.edu
Phone: 620-441-5209
Kirke W. Dale Dormitory
110 South Fourth Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
![Kirke Dale Dormitory](/_resources/assets/img/life-at-cowley/housing/KirkeDale800x450.jpg)
Floor Plan
Floor Phones
Floor #1: 620-441-6321
Floor #2: 620-441-6322
Floor #3: 620-441-6323
Dorm Manager
Dae'Trell Gordon
Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Email: trell.gordon@cowley.edu
Phone: 620-441-5289
D. Robert Storbeck Dormitory
109 South 3rd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005
![Robert Storbeck Dormitory](/_resources/assets/img/life-at-cowley/housing/Storbeck800x450.jpg)
Floor Plan
Floor Phones
Floor #1: 620-441-6314 (basement)
Floor #2: 620-441-6315 (street level)
Floor #3: 620-441-6316
Dorm Manager
Marcos longo ribeiro
Office Hours:
M–F: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Email: Marcos.Ribeiro@cowley.edu
Phone: 620-441-5369
The Lodge Dormitory
2575 Greenway Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005
![the lodge dormitory](/_resources/assets/img/life-at-cowley/housing/video-placeholder-the-lodge-dorm.jpg)
Floor Plan
Floor Phone
Floor #1: 620-307-6680
Dorm Manager
Lynlea Bartlett
Office Hours (Nelson Student Center, Room 201A):
M–F: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Email: lynlea.barlett@cowley.edu
Phone: 620-441-5289
Sumner Campus Housing
2206 E Shurtz-Juden Loop
Wellington, KS 67152
![Sumner Campus housing in Wellington](/_resources/assets/img/life-at-cowley/housing/Sumner800x450.jpg)
Campus Life in Wellington
Newly built and designed for comfort, Sumner Campus in Wellington offers on-campus housing! We provide the perfect place to rest your head after a long day of learning. The housing complex sits perfectly in proximity to I-35 allowing students an easy commute to nearby communities.
All Housing Includes
- Single, private units with individual bathrooms
- Innovative, new campus with onsite academic resources
- On-campus Tiger Eatery & restaurant options within walking distance
- In-facility kitchen
- Free laundry & WIFI
- 24/7 security
Dorm Manager
Steve Anderson
Phone: 620-441-6555
Email: steve.anderson@cowley.edu
Floor Plan
Housing Fee
No Meal Plan - Room Only - $5,200