Amplify your DigiPen experience by living with like-minded students and growing your community through exciting events and unique activities! You’ll need to be a resident in DigiPen Housing and Residence Life to experience it all, but this page aims to give you a taste of what’s to come as you apply for housing.
You can also use this space to view our housing policies and other community resources. If you have any questions regarding these procedures or want more information, feel free to reach out to us.
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Decorating Your DigiPen Housing Space
Make your space your own! For students living in DigiPen Housing, there’s plenty of ways to personalize your room and make it feel like home. See just a few examples of how Dragons expressed themselves when they transformed their rooms to fit their style and passions:
Community Events and Activities
DigiPen Housing holds community events and activities during each housing term. Each event is planned by Resident Assistants and focuses on our six community pillars to enrich and support students as they learn and grow at DigiPen. These six important principles include holistic wellness, community service, collaboration and innovation, academic freedom, vision and excellence, and diversity and inclusion.
What can you expect once you’re a resident? There’s a lot that happens throughout each housing term, and we’ve rounded up some of our most popular gatherings that previous residents found the most fulfilling!
- Take refreshing day trips to our favorite local spots like Idylwood Beach, Kirkland Waterfront, Snoqualmie Falls, Pike’s Place Market, and Redmond Town Center.
- Get crafty with our regular Make and Take events — assemble scrapbooks, put together a mini succulent, work together to create jewelry, and more.
- Karaoke parties, ice cream socials, and gathering around the campfire make Social Nights hard to miss!
- Stay focused on your education and future career with events like Coffee Chats with SSA, resource fairs, and other opportunities for networking.
- Learn something new with educational opportunities at events like Identi[TEA] Time, Drag Night, and Monopoly and Financial Literacy.
Once you’re a resident, find our calendar on Campus Groups and RSVP to upcoming events to meet other students in DigiPen Housing!
Resident Assistants (RAs)
A Resident Assistant (RA) is a student leader who has previously lived in DigiPen Housing. RAs are selected to oversee a section of residents within our housing communities and are responsible for checking in on residents, connecting them to DigiPen resources, and hosting various events to foster a sense of belonging at DigiPen. Each apartment is assigned one RA for residents to reach out to whenever they need support in navigating issues within their apartment or academic pursuits.
Interested in joining the RA team? DigiPen Housing and Residence Life opens applications for students interested in becoming an RA in November of each year. Visit our Jobs page to find our open positions, eligibility requirements, and offered compensation.
Community Policies and Housing Agreement
Students living with DigiPen Housing and Residence Life are expected to abide by all provisions of their Housing Agreement, Residential Life Handbook, and DigiPen Institute of Technology policies. Violation of policies may result in disciplinary action through the student conduct process. DigiPen Institute of Technology and DigiPen Housing and Residence Life reserve the right to add to or otherwise amend these policies as circumstances arise.
Rainbow Themed Living Learning Community
The Rainbow Themed Living Learning Community (Rainbow TLLC) strives to host a supportive and welcoming environment for new residents who identify as LGBTQ+ or as allies of the community. Through educational opportunities and specialized programming, interested incoming first-time freshman can engage with peers within this community with the support of a Resident Assistant (RA) and staff advisor.
Those who join the Rainbow TLLC can expect to:
- Attend unique programs and events led by the community’s RA centered around identity affirmation, discovery, and LGBTQ+ education.
- Develop interpersonal relationships with peers who may have similar interests and goals.
- Learn from local non-profits and organizations who support LGBTQ+ individuals and initiatives within the Seattle area.
- Gain social support and discover professional development opportunities from DigiPen faculty and staff through opportunities exclusive to residents of the Rainbow TLLC.
Students accepted into the Rainbow TLLC must complete the following each academic year to be considered a resident in good standing:
- Attend monthly education workshops throughout the academic year.
- Attend two Rainbow TLLC events per semester.
- Support and respect all members and the LGBTQ+ community across campus.
Ready to join? Those interested in living in or participating in the Rainbow TLLC should indicate this when submitting a DigiPen Housing application. The application portal will supply you with a supplemental application specifically for the Rainbow TLLC upon completion of your housing application. If approved, you will be sent information regarding next steps from DigiPen Housing staff.
Additional Resources
Get our newsletter, browse our event calendar, find important forms, and view resident resources at Campus Groups.
Please feel free to visit the following pages to learn more about the resources available for LGBTQ+ students at DigiPen: