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Residence hall living is part of the living and learning experience at Northland College. It provides an environment that is conducive to personal growth and an opportunity to develop a sense of community with student peers, as well as develop individual maturity and responsibility. The Residential Life Office is dedicated to promoting a healthy living and learning environment for all students. Upper-class students are hired to serve as Residence Hall Directors and Resident Advisors. Northland College requires all freshmen and sophomores to live on campus. Exemptions are granted for married students, students from the greater Ashland area who are living with their parents, Armed Forces veterans, or students who turn 21 years of age prior to September of the academic year for which they are enrolled. Questions regarding exemption eligibility should be addressed to the Director of Residential Life.
The largest, coeducational facility on campus with the capability of housing approximately 160 students, located on the north edge of campus.
An all women's residence hall housing approximately 80 students. Built in 1927, Memorial is the oldest residence hall on campus possessing a distinct charm and character.
A co-educational facility, constructed in 1964, McMillan is home to approximately 115 students. Traditionally, many of its residents enjoy outdoor activities and environmental interests, and are active in sports on campus. McMillan is located a short distance from the athletic building, pool, and library.
Built in 1955, Mead is the smallest residence hall on campus housing approximately 50 co-educational students in its east wing. The west wing is home to an office complex that houses a variety of administrative offices and programs.
Providing a unique alternative housing option for 32 upper-class students, these two-bedroom, two-bath apartments combine an independent lifestyle with on-campus convenience.
The College also provides two houses adjacent to campus for 10 (5 each) upper-class students. Each house is theme-oriented with residents organizing and facilitating programs related to the house mission.
The newest facility opened in the fall of 1998. A two-story building consisting of three wings housing 114 co-educational students, the MELLC has three styles of accommodations: traditional double rooms, suites, and apartments. The building contains four lounges and five study areas that may also be used as seminar rooms. Resource efficiency and renewable energy sources are integral components of the MELLC building. Besides high energy and water efficiency features, the building contains four renewable systems: a 120-foot wind tower with a 20 KW capacity, three photovoltaic arrays mounted on trackers that position the arrays to follow the sun for the most efficient solar collection, fourteen solar panels preheat hot water for residential use, and composting/waterless toilets are in two of the apartments. The building also has a passive solar design and two attached greenhouses operated by residents.
Northland College Career Services offers a variety of opportunities and assistance ranging from individual career counseling and exploration to skills workshops. A career resource library is also available. Career Services provides help with such things as:
Preparing students for life in an increasingly diverse, global society is the focus of Northland's minority student support services. Services offered include:
Students attend Northland from a variety of countries and represent diverse cultural backgrounds. In an effort to assist students with their educational plans, Student Success provides support services geared specifically toward the unique needs of international students. Assistance includes:
Since sometimes success needs a helping hand, counseling services provide students with support to develop academically, personally, socially, and spiritually. Students are offered support and tools to enhance their college and life experiences. Services include:
Spiritual life at Northland College includes a variety of opportunities. Recognizing the diversity of students' spiritual backgrounds, most on-campus activities reflect Judeo-Christian, East Asian, and Native American worldviews. Campus Ministry at Northland:
A registered nurse coordinates the health center and provides a variety of services, at no charge, on an individual and group basis. Services include:
The College requires health insurance coverage for all students.
Outdoor Pursuits and the Outpost support the campus community by providing a diverse variety of information, outdoor adventure and leadership opportunities, opportunities, and quality equipment rental at affordable prices. Some of the student-planned and student-facilitated outdoor experiences include:
Northland's food service provider, Chartwells, has served the community for more than 20 years. Several meal plans, including a vegetarian program, are available to serve a diverse array of preferences and appetites. In addition, 20 percent of the fresh produce used is organically grown. Students may also customize a meal plan to fit their needs.
The Information Desk offers many services for students. Students can check out laptops with their college ID from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Students can also book reservations on campus and receive general information, such as phone numbers, facilities hours, and the whereabouts of items lost & found. The Information Desk is responsible for answering the main college switchboard, coordinating the campus calendar, and booking outside group reservations. The campus information kiosk is located at the Information Desk and continuously runs a presentation on daily and upcoming events, hours of operation, and specialty items in the snack bar.
A variety of services are available to students and their families to address their financial obligations to Northland College. Cashing checks, paying balances, making bill inquiries, and signing up for direct deposit are a few of the services available. Our services are offered on a walk-in basis at the second floor information desk. In addition, specific questions or concerns regarding payments or individual accounts can be handled in person or over the phone with staff in this area.
The Financial Aid Office's role is to help students and their families find ways to cover the costs of attending college. The Financial Aid office helps students secure grants, scholarships, loans, and on-campus work. Students can receive funding from state, federal, and institutional sources. In order for this to happen, help with filling out forms or finding answers to questions about the financial aid process is always provided to students. This office also coordinates the Student Employment program.
The Registrar's Office maintains all student academic records. In addition, this office administers institutional academic policies while ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and security of student records, both physical and electronic, in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB) of 2003. The Registrar's Office also serves as a professional resource for students, faculty, and staff in compliance with FERPA and GLB.
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