First-Year College Houses

Your Home Away From Home

F&M first-year College Houses blend the everyday joys of residential living with academic discovery. You’ll live in your College House during your first year and discover that it’s not just a place to hang out, sleep, and study, but a place to make lifelong friends forged from movie and game nights, impromptu problem-solving sessions, workshops and guest lectures, bagel breakfasts, and so much more.

You’ll have the opportunity to join your College House government and chart your own course for social events. Each House receives an annual budget for student leaders to spend on social programs, academic and community activities, special projects and more. College Houses have organized:

• • Pizza parties, bagel breakfasts and field trips
  • Poetry, writing, and zine-making workshops
  • Tea, coffee, and meals with notable alumni and guest speakers
  • Chef demonstrations and food tastings
  • “Friendsgiving” and other holiday celebrations
  • Formal dances, open-mic nights, and more

The Houses

There are three first-year College Houses: Bonchek, Brooks, and Ware. Each College House has a live-in Residence Director and a faculty mentor, also called a House Don. Together, Residence Directors and House Dons support your academic and personal growth, offering informal academic guidance and helping you navigate your first year with confidence.