🏠 Washington College — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Washington College.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at Washington College

Washington College requires all full-time students to live on campus, with limited exemptions for seniors with strong academic standing, students over 22, or local residents. New students submit a Housing Preference Form detailing lifestyle preferences, which staff use to make roommate assignments; students can also request a specific roommate through the housing portal until the May 31 deadline. Housing options range from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living.

As of May 14, 2026

📍 Location

Chestertown, MD

🏛️ College Type

Private Liberal Arts College

👥 Enrollment

1,300 total students

🏠 Housing

14 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Minta Martin Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Reid Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Caroline House 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Kent House 0 🍽️ Dining Hall
Queen Anne's House 0 🍽️ Dining Hall
Chester Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Corsica Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Sassafras Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Morris Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall
Cullen Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Middle Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
West Hall 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Western Shore 0 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
William Smith Hall 0 🍳 Shared Kitchen

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🔗 Residential Life

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🔗 Residence Halls

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🔗 Residency Requirements

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🔗 Guide to Living On Campus

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for Washington College dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female