ALL freshman live in triples, really???

WhatIsNormal
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:54:11 +0000

I’ve responded to this issue before. It is true that Freshmen are in triples. But maybe the room felt smaller than it was because there were 3 beds. The Chapman dorms are 11 feet by 19 feet. At UC Santa Barbara and most of the other UC’s, dorm rooms are 12x12 and sometimes also house triples. Chapman’s freshmen dorms have either a private bath or walk-in closet. My son’s room has both. All three beds are on the floor, none of them bunked. It is a little tight, but they’re fine with it. I understand your feeling put off by this because it was my first reaction too, but my son was well-matched with his two roommates and they get along fine. The RA’s are very helpful too. Truly, I would not let this put you off. I almost didn’t want my son to apply because of this, and it has turned out to be perfectly fine.

Can we hear from some other parents or some students?