Northeastern Residence Life

Residence Life

Northeastern strives to make college life a positive and knowledge building experience!

Northeastern’s residence halls provide the opportunity for students to live in an academic-based community. As the largest residential two-year college campus in Colorado, the chances to meet new people are endless. Living on campus allows students to build new friendships, gain a strong support system during their college career (and often after college as well), and live close to classes and resources available on campus.

The Residence Life program is committed to providing each resident with a living-learning environment that promotes personal, academic and social growth within a safe, well maintained and caring community.

Fall 2026 Move-In Days

New Student Move-In Day

Residence halls will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13th, 2026.

Returning Student Move-In Day

Residence halls will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14th, 2026.

First-Year Student Housing Policy

All first-year students with less than 30 semester credit hours earned are required to live in the residence halls for two semesters and/or until 30 semester credits are earned. Exemptions to this policy are first-year students who are:

  1. Over twenty-one years of age.
  2. Married.
  3. Have minor dependent children.
  4. Commuting to Northeastern from a parent/guardian's residence in a 60-mile radius.
  5. Serving in the military.

Freshman students will be required to contract housing for two semesters. Students who do not meet the exemptions above and who choose to live off campus will be charged one half of a semester standard room/board rate.

Access the eRezLife Housing Portal at Northeastern Junior College!

The eRezLife Housing Portal offers a way for residents to access their housing information, manage housing applications and meal plans, submit work orders, and much more! 

Student & Alumni Profiles

Photo of Elliott Cotton, from England
Student Profile
Elliott Cotton, England

As a student, I have loved how much the teachers care about you. They want you to succeed in whatever you want to do and are always willing to help. It makes it much easier to cope with change and classes that aren't your strong suit.

Photo of Nino Egli, from Switzerland
Student Profile
Nino Egli, Switzerland

What I love about Northeastern is definitely the community feeling and the feeling of comfort! It is such a small college, so everyone knows everyone! It is like a huge family.

John Bosbyshell
Alumni Profile
John Bosbyshell

Great things can happen to you when you attend Northeastern. Opportunities are plentiful and you have an advantage over other candidates because of the foundation and ability to quickly learn and adjust as new things.

Staff

Houston Clevenger
Hall Director - Blue Spruce Hall
970-580-7465
Blue Spruce Hall
Sterling
Houston Clevenger
Brant Davis
Director- Residence Life and Student Activities
970-521-6655
Hays Student Center 113
Sterling
Brant Davis
Hannah Gibbs
Assistant Hall Director - Dowis Hall
970-580-0903
Dowis Hall
Sterling
Hannah Gibbs
Kelli Moe
Administrative Assistant III- VP Student Services & Residence Life
970-521-6608
Hays Student Center 113
Sterling
Kelli Moe
Steven Smith
Vice President-Student Services
970-521-6657
Hays Student Center 113
Sterling
Steve Smith
Madison Solverud
Hall Director - WGRB Hall
970-580-4945
WGRB Hall
Sterling
Madison Solverud
Caitlyn Waller
Assistant Coach- Women's Soccer/Assistant Hall Director- Poole Hall
970-521-6914
Knowles Hall/Poole Hall
Sterling
Caitlyn Waller