Housing at Mason LIFE is designed to support students in enhancing their independent living skills. Students will develop skills in the areas of inventory, shopping, meal preparation, cleaning and laundry. Additionally, students will learn to live with others and navigate the social aspects of becoming independent.
Students reside in apartment suite style residence halls.
Students will have their own individual room in an apartment style suite. Each apartment suite will either consist of three Mason LIFE students and an Overnight Support Staff or four Mason LIFE Students with a Building Support Staff available as needed.
No, student room placements are final. All students will sign a roommate agreement at the beginning of the year outlining personal interests, cleaning preferences, student schedules, etc. This agreement will be used to address and resolve any conflicts if they arise. Additionally, all residential students must sign the Housing & Dining Agreement through Housing & Residence Life.
An apartment suite consists of
- 4 individual bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 1 kitchen area
- 1 dining/living room area
Each bedroom is furnished with an extra-long twin bed, desk and chair, chest of drawers, and an open closet. The kitchen consists of an oven, refrigerator, microwave, sink, counter, and cabinet space. The dining/living area consist of furnished couch, side chair, and either a dining table with 4 chairs or an eating counter with 4 bar stools. A video of the apartment suite can be found here.
Yes, the handbook can be found on the Housing & Residence Life website.
There is a laundry facility located on each floor. Laundry costs are factored into your overall Room and Board fee.
No, all students are responsible for cleaning their space. A cleaning schedule is discussed and developed when all apartment residents sign their Roommate Agreement.
Yes, students need to be back in their dorm rooms by 9pm on weekdays and 12am on weekends. Additionally, quiet hours will be observed during the following times: 10:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sunday – Thursday and 12:00 a.m. (midnight) – 10:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Yes, students are required to cook 3 full course meals for dinner each week. Students will receive support with preparing meals.
Support Staff can provide strategies to assist with waking up in a timely manner, however it is the student’s responsibility to develop their own routine.
Support Staff can provide strategies to assist with medication management, but ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to ensure they take their medication.
Yes, students are permitted to travel off campus independently, but you must complete an Independent Off-Campus Form.
Yes, but only if all students living in the apartment suite give their approval.
Students have the opportunity to take a Budget Course through Foundational Academics, where they can learn about helpful tips and strategies to develop a budget. However, Mason LIFE does not provide any personal budgetary management.
