Residential Life

Thanksgiving and Winter break is coming up! Find out when the residence halls open and close to plan your travel to and from campus.

Fall Opening and Closing Dates

Welcome to life at CMC! The Residential Life Office seeks to provide a safe and comfortable living environment for all students.

CMC’s residential campus is fairly compact. Walking from Wohlford Hall to Auen Hall (the two residence halls farthest from each other) usually takes no more than three minutes.  

Our Team

We are responsible for housing assignments - including new student housing, housing changes and Room Draw, the Resident Assistant (RA) Program, meal plans, and responding to residential life questions and concerns. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the team.

Meet the Team

Valach Hall.

Housing

CMC has 14 residence halls and one student apartment complex. There are no “freshman dorms” at CMC; all residence halls are composed of students from various class years.

Residence Halls

Room Draw

Dining Services

Collins is CMC’s dining hall, featuring health-conscious food and light-filled seating areas. In addition, students can visit the Hub for quick meals. Meal plans also work at the other Claremont Colleges dining halls.

Campus Dining

Meal Plans & How to Pay

Students dining at Collins Dining Hall.

New Students

Welcome to the newest members of our CMC community! Orientation is designed to introduce you and your family to the College's traditions, academic programs, and unique culture as well as to help you meet new people and learn more about the college experience.

Orientation and Move-in Day

New Student Portal

International Students

CMC is deeply committed to the success and well-being of our international students. International students make up nearly one-fifth of the entire student body and are an invaluable part of our CMC community.

International Student Resources

Move-In

Getting to Campus

Returning Students

Be sure to check the student portal for updated information on key campus dates and academic calendar.

Student Portal

StarRez Portal

Ways to Connect

Dean of Students Office

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Daily 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
(909) 621-8114
Heggblade Center
deanofstudents@claremontmckenna.edu

After Hours Emergency
Campus Safety: (909) 607-2000

CMC Cares

If you notice or sense any concerning behaviors, please let us know. This information will be forwarded to the appropriate staff in the Dean of Students office.

Submit a Referral

If you feel concerned for a student’s immediate safety, please contact Campus Safety at (909) 607-2000.