Student Housing

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!

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Sumner Campus (Wellington) Housing Info

Director of Student Housing

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.

Cowley Help Requester

Q

What should I bring and what is not allowed?

A

What to Bring

Necessary Items:

  • Sheets - XL Long Twin
  • Blanket(s)
  • Pillow(s)
  • Towel(s)
  • Trash Can
  • Alarm Clock
  • Toiletry Items
  • Toilet Paper
  • Soap
  • Laundry Supplies
  • Laundry Basket
  • Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
  • Extension Cords
   
 

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

   
 

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)

   
 

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.

Q

What is provided?

A

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:

  • Computer labs in each dorm
  • In-room Internet access, and internet
  • Central heating and air conditioning
  • Toll-free phones in dorm lobbies
  • Convenient free parking – parking stickers are required
  • Mail service (Monday-Friday)
  • Smoking prohibited in all housing units - Smoke Free
  • Close to all campus services
  • Clean and well maintained
  • Safe
  • Handicapped accessible dorms and rooms
  • No cost to use washers and dryers
  • On-site snack and beverage machines
  • Academic awards for students GPA 3.5 or better

Q

What are some of the activities offered?

A

  • Free movie night
  • Free bowling night
  • Intramurals
  • Ping Pong and Pool Tournaments
  • Dances
  • Winter Homecoming
  • Steak night in the cafeteria
  • Picnics
  • Entertainers and Concerts
  • Social Activities
  • Dorm Competitions

Q

Do I get to pick my roommate?

A

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.

   

Q

How do I get my meals?

A

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.

   

Q

What is the curfew/visitation policy?

A

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.

   

Q

How secure is the campus?

A

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.

   

Q

What if I get sick?

A

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

All plans require a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.

Residents in Arkansas City on-campus dorms

Gold Double (19) - $6,600

 

Silver Double (14) - $6,300


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 Thursday-Wednesday.

Residents in The Lodge (Arkansas City)

No Meal Plan

No Meal Plan-Double - $4,600

No Meal Plan-Single - $4,900

Gold Meal Plan

19-Gold Double - $6,600

19-Gold Single - $7,500

Silver Meal Plan

14-Silver Double - $6,300

14-Silver Single - $7,200

Residents on Sumner Campus

No Meal Plan

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

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Preview Video of Central Avenue Dormitory

Floor Plan

Floor Plan diagram

Floor Phones

Floor #2: 620-441-6553

Floor #3: 620-441-6554

Dorm Manager

Scott Camien

Scott Camien

Office Hours:
M–F: 8:00 to 11:30 AM

Email: scott.camien@cowley.edu

Phone: 620-441-5100

3D DORM TOUR

William R. Docking Dormitory

122 South Fourth Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005

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Preview Video of Docking Dormitory

Floor Plan

Floor Plan diagram

Floor Phones

Floor #1: 620-441-6318

Floor #2: 620-441-6319

Floor #3: 620-441-6320

Dorm Manager

Lana DaSilva Milner

Lana DaSilva Milner

Office Hours (Docking Dorm):
M–F: 8:00 to 11:30 AM

Email: lana.dasilva@cowley.edu

Phone: 620-441-5322

3D DORM TOUR

Oscar Kimmell Dormitory

125 South Fourth Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005

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Preview Video of Oscar Kimmell Dormitory

Floor Plan

Floor Plan diagram

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

Brady Matthews

Brady Matthews

Office Hours:
M–F: 8:00 to 11:30 AM

Email: brady.matthews@cowley.edu

Phone: 620-441-5307 or 620-441-5293

3D DORM TOUR

Kirke W. Dale Dormitory

110 South Fourth Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005

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Preview Video of Kirke Dale Dormitory

Floor Plan

Floor Plan diagram

Floor Phones

Floor #1: 620-441-6321

Floor #2: 620-441-6322

Floor #3: 620-441-6323

Dorm Manager

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Dae'Trell Gordon 

Office Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Email: trell.gordon@cowley.edu

Phone: 620-441-5289

3D DORM TOUR

D. Robert Storbeck Dormitory

109 South 3rd Street
Arkansas City, KS 67005

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Preview Video of D. Robert Storbeck Dormitory

Floor Plan

Floor Plan diagram

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

Marcos  longo ribeiro

Office Hours:
M–F: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Email: Marcos.Ribeiro@cowley.edu

Phone: 620-441-5369

3D DORM TOUR

The Lodge Dormitory

2575 Greenway Road
Arkansas City, KS 67005

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Preview Video of The Lodge Dormitory

Floor Plan

Floor Plan diagram

Floor Phone

Floor #1: 620-307-6680

Dorm Manager

Lynlea Bartlett

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

3D DORM TOUR


Sumner Campus Housing

2206 E Shurtz-Juden Loop
Wellington, KS 67152

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Preview Video of Sumner Campus Dormitory in Wellington

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

sumner dorm room floor plan

Housing Fee

No Meal Plan - Room Only - $5,200

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