8 Elbridge House
8 Elbridge House is a 3 floor house with a lot of homey charm. It is a coed living unit, housing 31 residents and is conveniently located near campus and local shops/restaurants on Elbridge Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who lives in 8 Elbridge House housing?
- WPI students.
How many student staff members support 8 Elbridge House?
1 Community Support Assistant (lives in 8 Elbridge House), 1 Residential Mentor, and a team of Community Development Mentors.
What type of building is 8 Elbridge House?
- A house with three floors containing common areas and bedrooms.
- There are double and single bedrooms.
What are the amenities in 8 Elbridge House?
- Bathrooms on each floor
- First floor lounge area
- Kitchen with refrigerator and stove
- Laundry room, located in back of house
Is a residential meal plan required in 8 Elbridge House?
- Residents are not required to have a residential meal plan because the house includes a kitchen. Residents can choose to purchase a voluntary plan, if desired.
What is provided for furniture/appliances in 8 Elbridge House?
- Bedrooms are outfitted with a bed, desk, desk chair, and dresser for each resident. Closets have doors with a hanging bar for clothes.
- Living rooms are outfitted with soft seating (for example – couch, chair, dining table, dining chairs, etc.).
Is kitchenware (pots, pans, silverware, etc.) provided for residents in 8 Elbridge House?
- Kitchenware is not provided for residents. Residents are encouraged to work together to determine who will bring specific items for the year.
Can beds be lofted or bunked in 8 Elbridge House?
- Beds are able to be bunked. Residents need to ask for pins to bunk the bed, but are responsible for un-bunking the bed at the end of the year and returning the pins to the Housing & Residential Experience Center.
- Beds cannot be lofted and lofting equipment is not provided.
Does 8 Elbridge House have air conditioning?
- 8 Elbridge does not have air conditioning in the house. Residents are encouraged to bring fans for their space. Personal air conditioners are not permitted.