Student Housing

Q

What should I bring and what is not allowed?

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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. LED lights will not be allowed if they are adhered by anything other than sticky tack or command stips. Do not use the adhesrive on the LED strip lights to adhere to the wall.

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. Students are responsible for all cleaning of the area behind their dorm door. 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
• 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 after their first semester in the dorms.

Q

What are some of the activities offered?

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• Free movie night
• Intramurals
• Ping Pong and Pool Tournaments
• Dances
• Homecoming Week Events
• Steak night in the cafeteria
• Craft nights
• Entertainers and Concerts
• Social Activities
• Dorm Events

Q

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.

Q

How do I get my meals?

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Your student ID card is scanned each time you eat a meal in the cafeteria. 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. (Hint- Take a picture of your student ID on your phone) You MUST have your ID to eat in the cafeteria.

Q

What is the curfew/visitation policy?

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Dorms are open for visitation from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 AM to 3:00 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?

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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.

Q

What if I get sick?

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We have Wellness Services that provide over-the-counter medicines and vouchers for office visits to a local doctor Cowley has partnered with.

2025-2026 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 Friday to Thursday.

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 - $4,600