Welcome Home Residence Hall Life at KCC
Living in the residence hall is much like living in a home with a lot of rooms, a place of responsibility, community, and belonging. It’s not a hotel or apartment; it’s your community.
Take the Tour
Get a peek at your new home before you arrive!
A Look Inside
At a Glance
- Room Deposit: $175.00 (refundable)
- Lost Key Replacement: $60.00
- Student ID Replacement: $10.00
- Max TV Size: 32″ flat-screen per room
- Max Refrigerator Size: 3.2 cu. ft. per room
- Max Microwave Size: 1.2 cu. ft. per room
Room Guidelines
Rooms are assigned by the resident directors. Requests for rooms and roommates are honored when possible.
| Room Deposit | $175.00 refundable upon graduation or proper cancellation*, return of keys, and when Student Services confirms the room is vacated in good condition. *Written cancellation due by July 1 for fall semester; December 1 for spring semester. |
| Lost Key | $60.00 replacement charge for a lost or unreturned key. |
| Student ID | $10.00 replacement charge. |
| Refund Policy | No reduction or refund for any time a student may be away from campus. |
| Breaks & Vacations | Students may request permission to stay during in-semester vacations and Christmas break (additional charges apply). Meals are not provided during Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Spring breaks. Christmas break stay requests must be submitted in writing by November 1. |
| Move-Out | Rooms must be vacated by the Monday following the last day of classes or exams to avoid a rental fee. Summer residency requests must be submitted in writing by April 1. |
| Appliances | Permitted: one microwave (1.2 cu. ft.), one small refrigerator (3.2 cu. ft.), and small appliances (coffee makers, irons, etc.). One flat-screen TV (32″ or smaller) per room. No open cooking in uncovered containers (woks, skillets, etc.). |
| Open Flames | Insurance regulations prohibit candles, incense, and open flames in the residence hall. |
| Common Areas | Floor lounges must be kept orderly at all times. Minimize food/drinks and always dispose of trash properly. |
| Decorating | Personalize your room with tasteful, Christ-honoring posters or pictures. Use only resident-educator-approved products for hanging items to protect walls. |
| End of Year | All students must remove all personal items and appliances at the end of the school year. International students may request summer storage. |
| Pets | No pets except fish are allowed in student rooms. |
| Laundry | Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on the galleys on each floor. |
Room Furnishings
The college provides the essentials. Here is what to expect and what to bring.
| Bring Your Own | Pillow, bedding (sheets & blankets), and towels. |
| Provided by KCC | Beds, clothes storage, closets, and window blinds. |
| Room Upkeep | Students are expected to keep their rooms clean and orderly. |
| Permanent Fixtures | Any installation requires approval from the facilities coordinator and must be performed by the maintenance department. Installed fixtures become the property of the college. |
| Furniture | Room furnishings and lounge furniture may not be reconfigured. |
| Painting & Additions | Students may not paint their rooms or add furniture to the residence hall without prior approval from resident educators. |
Questions? Contact the Student Services Office at 913-722-0272 or visit us at 7401 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66204.
