The mission of residence life at Cottey College is to provide each student with a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment that fosters personal growth and enrichment. This is achieved through the cultivation of relationships and the development of life-long interpersonal skills. Residence life at Cottey is designed to support students in becoming effective learners, leaders, and citizens.
The director of campus and residence life oversees all residence hall activities, which include supervising the coordinator for residence life and hall directors, organizing and training residence hall staff and suite chairs, and collaborating with the director of the physical plant to ensure the maintenance of residential facilities. The director also works with the vice president for student life and enrollment to establish and evaluate residence hall policies and procedures. The Office of Residence Life is located on the first floor of Main Hall.