Bryant University. The Character of Success

Triple Rooms

Given the increasing popularity of Bryant, and the number of students choosing to live on campus, we must place incoming students in a triple room in a first-year hall.

While we recognize that this is not an ideal situation, we have a lot of experience dealing with this scenario and can help make it a workable situation for the students involved. Residence Life staff members are aware of the location of all triples and are intentional about programming with these students to meet their needs.

Tripled rooms receive priority as vacancies occur to break, allowing us to break down the triples as soon as possible.

Please note:

  • Tripled students receive a discount on their room rates. If the students are offered a vacancy to de-triple the room and choose to stay together, the discounted rate ceases.

  • All rooms have the same University-supplied amenities, so every student will have his/her own desk, bed, and dresser. We loft and bunk the furniture in these rooms to accommodate the third set of furniture.

  • Residents of the triple are responsible for deciding which roommate will move to the new vacancy when one becomes available.

You may be somewhat stressed when learning that your housing assignment is a triple. Below are some helpful hints in addressing some common concerns. Triples are relatively common in college life, and can be a successful experience.

  • Space is tighter in these spaces, so roommates should discuss who will bring the TV, MicroFridge, etc. Students will not need duplicate appliances.
  • More roommates often results in more connections to new people and friends on campus. On the flip side, it is important to remember that roommates do not have to socialize outside of their rooms, so people with different interests need not feel forced to be friends. We just expect everyone to respect each other and treat each other with civility in the living space.

  • Guests can often be a strain on tripled rooms if the roommates are not informed ahead of time. Students should make sure to tell both of their roommates of upcoming guests.

  • Pack light, pack light, pack light. Students will not need everything they think they need (the entire “maybe” pile can stay home), and with two roommates, community items can often be shared.

  • We hope that students will make their spaces feel like a second home. We encourage them to decorate and display things that are meaningful for them. 3 tastes in art, music or movies may clash, but everyone has an equal share of rights to the room.

  • Be aware of room cleanliness. Triples can feel smaller than they actually are if clutter, laundry, and trash encroach on the living space. Roommates are encouraged to discuss a communal chore list and set expectations for how they will keep their room clean. Vacuums can be borrowed from the RA to keep the room as clean as possible.

Triple Photos


Typical triple room setup

 


Lofted bed in a triple with placement of two of the three bureaus

 


Example of closet space shared by three students