The Additional Occupancy Program

Information You Can Use to Live Successfully in Additional Occupancy and Swing Spaces

The demand for housing at Bridgewater State College exceeds the number of spaces available for resident students. Experience has shown that a significant number of students scheduled to live in the residence halls either never show up or withdraw after the semester begins. The additional occupancy program offers housing to as many students as possible and keeps room rates down. A set number of rooms are designated as additional occupancy rooms at the beginning of the year. As spaces become available through 'no-shows' or withdrawals, the empty spaces are filled from additional occupancy rooms and normal capacities are achieved.

Here are a few facts and figures regarding additional occupancies:

• There are 100 additional occupancy spaces in Shea/Durgin affecting 300 students.
• There are 11 additional occupancy spaces in Woodward Hall affecting 38 students.
• There are 55 additional occupancy spaces in upperclass housing affecting 166 students.
• Students will receive a 20% rebate for each week during the Fall semester they are involuntarily living in a temporary additional occupancy room or swing space. This rebate will be credited to their account at the end of the semester.
• The rebate ends when the residents of the room are offered a space in a room with normal occupancy.
• Historically most students in additional occupancy rooms and swing spaces have been offered normal occupancy rooms by the beginning of the second semester.

Living in an additional occupancy room or swing space can present both more challenges and more fun. The resources on the left can assist you and your roommates in resolving any issues that may arise. If you have questions about additional occupancies, check out our Additional Occupancy FAQs.

Last Modified: September 15, 2009

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Questions?
Contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing at 508-531-1277 or reslife@bridgew.edu