For many students, RSD’s Residential Life program is an important part of feeling connected, supported, and fully included in school life.
Our on-campus residential program is available Monday through Friday for eligible students who live far from campus or who would benefit from the bilingual language, academic, social, and community support of living at RSD during the school week.
In our dorms, students experience a safe, structured, and welcoming “home away from home” where they can grow in independence, build friendships, strengthen communication skills, and take part in the full life of the RSD community.
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Residential students live on campus Monday evenings through Friday mornings and return home on weekends, school breaks, and holidays. Students are housed in Willis Hall and Galloway Hall, with dorm assignments based on student needs and program enrollment.
Our residential counselors provide a high level of supervision and support. They help students with daily routines, homework time, meals, evening activities, social development, and independent living skills. Staff work closely with families, school staff, nursing staff, and administrators to support each student’s well-being.
Living on campus gives students more opportunities to communicate, socialize, and learn in an environment where ASL and English are part of daily life.
Students benefit from:
Residential students have access to many activities and spaces on campus, including the Wildcat Zone, gym, pool, recreation areas, outdoor fields, and evening activities such as movie nights, swimming, games, and special events.
The Wildcat Zone offers space for snacks, games, arts and crafts, homework, videophone use, and social time. Off-campus activities may also be planned, with parent permission and staff supervision.
Meals are provided free of charge to residential students and served in Forrester Hall. Students also have access to the Student Health Center, which is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nursing staff and trained residential staff support student health needs, including medication procedures when needed.
RSD’s campus is supported by around-the-clock security. Residential students also participate in regular safety drills, including fire and lockdown drills, so they understand what to do in an emergency.
Residential Life works best when families and staff communicate openly. Families are encouraged to stay involved, visit when appropriate, and communicate with residential staff about their child’s needs, routines, and well-being.
The Residential Program Handbook provides detailed information about dorm routines, expectations, safety procedures, technology use, family visits, student responsibilities, and more.
