1. Eastern's campus and University-sponsored events are completely alcohol and drug free.
2. Residence Hall visitation by opposite sex friends is limited to a specific schedule:

   Monday and Tuesday    Wednesday Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

   4:30 pm - 10:30 pm NO VISITATION 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm 1:00 pm - 1:00 am 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm

3. The entire campus is smoke-free both inside and outside the buildings. All other official policies and procedures related to Resident Life and University Housing can be found in Eastern's Student Handbook

Housing Assignments

Building a sense of community that is characterized by Christian love and values is an important goal for housing at Eastern. The Department of Resident Services makes all room assignments. After these assignments are made, room changes are not permitted until the end of the first six weeks of the semester. The Coordinator of Housing must give approval for the move. Learning how to live harmoniously with others encourages the development of acceptance, communication skills, and confrontational skills.

Residence Directors

Each housing unit has a live-in professional staff member who is available for consultation, counseling, and discussion. Resident Directors (RD's) are available in the evening hours for emergency student-related needs. RD's work closely with the Residence Life Staff.

Residence Life Staff

Each floor of students (between 14 and 40 residents) has a Resident Assistant (RA) who lives in a central location on the floor. RA's at Eastern are concerned with each individual's adjustment to and success in college. They are supportive, mature students who are trained in para-professional counseling skills, crisis intervention, and community building.

When campus expectations are not met or rules are violated, the RA will often be the first person to confront the student. However, the primary goal of the RA is to establish a harmonious living situation on the floor that fits the goals and expectations of the University.

Residence Halls

Doane Hall

Doane is made up of sections A, B, C, and D.  Men are housed in two floors of section A, and the rest of the floors are for women. Doane has a lounge in each section and laundry facilities in three sections. Students in Doane enjoy it for its unique design, homey feeling, and panoramic view of the campus.  Nathaniel Stutzman is the Resident Director for Doane Hall and lives with his wife, Maryann in the Doane apartment adjacent to the main lounge.

Hainer Hall

Hainer Hall is a building housing both men and women. It is the oldest of the residence halls, but includes a newer addition. There is a large laundry facility and lounge in the basement. Those living in Hainer Hall enjoy the close community created by the students who live there. Heidi Birtwistle is the Resident Director for Hainer Hall. She lives in the ground south apartment with her husband, Mark, daughter, Ali, and son, Jackson.

Kea/ Guffin Hall

The Kea and Guffin Halls are attached to each other, and they house both men and women. Some of the furniture is attached to the walls with fairly large closets and drawer space. Students in Kea enjoy air-conditioning and say that the lounges are great gathering places. The Breezeway Cafe, as well as a big screen TV, are located here. The Resident Director for Kea/Guffin is Theresa Noye, who lives there with her husband, Henry, their son, Regal, and their daughter, Nia.

Gallup Center

Gallup is made up of four buildings: Gallup House (A), Clemens House (B), Alumni House (C), and Kresge House (D). The first two buildings house women (A and B), the third building houses men and women (C) and the last one houses men (D). They offer an excellent view of the campus. All rooms are suites and share bathrooms with one or two other rooms. There are also 5 student apartments on the first floors of B, C and D. The entire facility is air-conditioned. These four buildings contain a lounge and computer lab in the Gallup A building. Elizabeth Hager lives in the Gallup B South apartment.

 Gough Hall

Gough Hall is nestled in between Hainer and Guffin, and offers wonderful views from the rooms and numerous lounges. The building has a combination of suites and "long hall" traditional style floors. The entire facility is air-conditioned. A large laundry facility is available for the residents, as well as an exercise room, mail room, kitchen, and lounges. The Resident Director for Gough Hall is Paul Daigle who lives on the first floor of the west wing with his wife, Diana and their daughter Matea.

Sparrowk Hall

Sparrowk Hall opened in January of 2001. Combining modern accommodations and a friendly atmosphere, Sparrowk offers its residents a mixture of suites and traditional floors as well as full size double and triple occupancy rooms. The residence hall also boasts a large laundry facility, mailroom, spacious lounges, and air-conditioning. The Resident Director for Sparrowk is Calvin Skinner, who lives in the apartment on the ground floor of the west wing.

Eagle Hall

We are proud to open the doors of Eagle Hall for the 2007-2008 school year. Eagle offers variations of suites and traditional floors. The residence hall offers a new aspect of on campus living, the introduction of common rooms in 12 of Eagle's suites. Eagle is fully air-conditioned and is equiped with laundry facilities, mailroom, large lounges and multiple study lounges. The Resident Director Travis Yoder lives in the apartment on the first floor of the north wing.

On-Campus Apartment Living

Special housing spaces of different locations and sizes are offered to Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students. These apartment-type units offer students an opportunity to live in a smaller, more independent community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call any of these members of the Residence Life Staff.

The Village - Apartment-Living Housing Option for Graduate Students and Students over Age 23

If you are an individual, Eastern University student, who is over 23 and interested in affordable, all inclusive apartment living in a Christian community with other EU students, The Village is for you. Located under one mile from EU's St. Davids campus, The Village consists of 5 buildings with 4 apartments in each and is located in a secure, quiet, residential neighborhood.  It is within walking distance to public transportation and to the business district of Wayne, PA. 

CLICK HERE for more detailed information about The Village. 

Interested in living at The Village?  Email housing@eastern.edu and mention "The Village" or call 610-341-5840 and speak to the Housing Coordinator. Reserve your space now!

For more information, please contact:                                                                        Bettie Ann Brigham, VP for Student Development
Daryl Hawkins, Dean of Students
Travis Yoder, Coordinator of Housing

Residence Directors

Calvin Skinner, Sparrowk Hall
Heidi Birtwistle, Hainer Hall
Paul Daigle, Gough Hall
Theresa Noye, Kea/Guffin Hall
RD TBA, Gallup Hall
Nathaniel Stutzman, Doane Hall
Travis Yoder, Eagle Hall