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Residential Sustainability

Residential Sustainability

Residence Life and Housing is committed to supporting a sustainable and environmentally responsible campus community. Our residence halls incorporate green building features, energy-efficient systems, and programs that encourage students to live sustainably.

Sustainable Buildings and Features

  • Two LEED-certified residence halls 
  • Green roofs on Fitzgerald Hall and Randall Hall 
  • Solar roof panels 
  • Energy-efficient lighting (CFL and LED bulbs) 
  • Sustainable residence hall furniture 

Recycling in Residence Halls

  • Single-stream recycling is available in all residence halls   
  • Designed to make recycling easier and more accessible

    Student Involvement

    Green Rep Program

    A team of student employees are hired as Green Reps each semester. The Green Rep program empowers students to promote sustainability within their residence halls by creating educational resources for the hall such as bulletin boards, hosting programs and collaborating to create sustainable initiatives each semester.

    Sustainable Transportation

    • Exterior bike racks located throughout campus
    • Campus bus

    Water and Laundry

    • Washers and Dryers
    • Water bottle fillers or water fountains in every hell