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Rates, Plans & Dates

The Office of Residence Life and Housing are here to support, guide and encourage all students to excel in their academics and personal livesOur Housing Team works closely with students, as well as with campus colleagues and resources to create an on-campus experience that will help you succeed while attending college. Whether you have questions about housing, how Gillette College works, or how to handle roommate conflicts, the Housing Staff is here to serve all our guests. 

Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Room & Board Rate

Includes meal plan (required for all on-campus students). Housing Fees on your account also include:

  • $70 for laundry
  • $30 for student activities

Room Type

Meal Plan A

19 meals per week / 323 meals per semester

$2,445 total for semester

Meal Plan B

16 meals per week / 272 meals per semester

$2,227 total for semester

Meal Plan C

13 meals per week / 221 meals per semester

$1,931 total for semester

Tanner Village Double Rate

Double Per Term

$1943

$1943

$1943

Total for Academic Year

$8776

$8340

$7748

Tanner Village Single Rate

Single Per Term

$2515

$2515

$2515

Total for Academic Year

$9920

$9484

$8892

Inspiration Hall Double Rate

Double Per Term

$1943

$1943

$1943

Total for Academic Year

$8776

$8340

$7748

Summer 2026 Room & Board Rates

Includes meal plan (required for all on-campus students). Housing Fees on your account also include:

  • $70 for laundry
  • $30 for student activities

Room Type

Cost Per Summer Semester

Tanner Village Double Rate

$1528

Tanner Village Single Rate

$2004

Inspiration Hall Double Rate

$1528

Key Housing 26-27 Dates & Deadlines

August 1, 2026 Fall Student-Athlete Move-In Day
August 3, 2026 Fall Priority Housing Application Deadline
August 20, 2026 Move-In Day (assigned time slots)
August 20, 2026 Mandatory Housing Orientation
August 21, 2026 Convocation & Orientation (Mandatory for new students)
August 22, 2026 Tanner Fest Cookout: 6 PM
August 24, 2026 First day of Classes
September 7, 2026 Labor Day (No Classes; limited dining services)
September 8, 2026 Title IX course DUE (for New Students only)
October 19–20, 2026 Fall Break  (No Classes; limited dining services
October 21, 2026 2027 Spring Priority Housing Application Opens
November 25, 2026 Thanksgiving Break, No Classes, College Closed (limited dining services)
November 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Break, No Classes, College Closed (No Food Service)
November 27-29, 2026 Thanksgiving Break, No Classes, College Closed (limited dining services)
November 30-December 11, 2026 Meal Plan Change Window (Spring 2027)
December 1-12, 2026 Regular Hours of Operation for Food Services (meal plans active)
December 12, 2026 All Residence Halls Close: 10 AM
December 11, 2026-January 17, 2027 NO FOOD SERVICES. Closed for Winter Break.
January 17, 2027 Residence Halls Reopen / Move-In (10:00 AM)
January 17, 2027 Dining Open (Dinner Only)
January 18, 2027 No Classes (limited dining services)
January 19, 2027 First Day of Classes
February 16, 2027 First Day of Spring 2026 Classes
March 15 – 19, 2027 No Classes
March 15 – 21, 2027 Campus Closed (limited Dining services)
March 22 – May 6, 2027 Regular Dining Hours
May 4, 2027 Summer Housing Application
May 6, 2027 Last Meal at High Plains Grill
May 7, 2027 Dining Service Closed
May 8, 2027 Residence Halls Close (10:00 AM)
May 14, 2027 Summer Move-In Day
May 14, 2027 Spring Priority Housing Deadline

Payment Information

Housing Payments for Housing and Meal Plan:
Students planning to live on campus are required to have a meal plan

A housing deposit is required:
The first payment is a deposit made to the Business Office for $200. This security deposit pays for an administrative fee ($50) and is required to secure your spot in the residence hall. At the end of the year, when you check out of the residence hall, your deposit is returned to you. If you have caused any damage to the residence hall, do not return your keys, or checkout improperly, you may face checkout fees where your deposit may be used to pay for those costs.

When and how to make payment:
Once you receive an email (all information is sent to your Sheridan email account) about your housing assignment and meal plan, you can make your housing deposit payment.

  • To pay Housing Deposit Online:
    • Please follow this step-by-step process for paying your Housing Deposit online:
      1. Click on the following link: sheridan.edu/paynow This will bring you to the NWCCD Business Office document where you make your payment.
      2. Where it states, “Amount Due” enter $200
      3. Where it states, “Select one from the dropdown list” select Housing
      4. Enter your first, middle, and last name
      5. Enter your Phone Number
      6. Enter your Student ID (if you have one)
      7. Click on the button at the bottom of the screen that states, “Process Payment/Submit”
    • Once payment is submitted, each student will receive an email that has the receipt of payment.
  • To pay Housing Deposit by Phone:
    1. Call the Business Office at 307-681-6332.
    2. Please let the Business Office know that you are calling to make your Housing Deposit at Gillette College
    3. Please provide your credit card information to the Business Office.
    4. Business Office will then confirm that your payment has been made and will have your receipt on file.

Using your financial aid award:
If you would like to use your financial aid to pay for housing and/or your meal plan, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 307-681-6041 to understand how much your award amount is, when it will arrive, and how it will cover your costs throughout the year.

For additional information, please contact:
David Wolfe, Director of Residence Life and Housing
307-681-6503
dwolfe@gillettecollege.org

Contract Cancellation Fees

Students who submit a housing contract cancellation request after receiving a housing assignment will be charged a cancellation fee based on the fee structures outlined below. The cancellation fee is in addition to the applicable room, meal plan, and repair/cleaning charges.

Fall Term
Cancellation Fee Timeframe (Pertains to all incoming ‘New’ residential students at start of semester)Cancelation Fee AmountLoss of Deposit
Prior to July 31$0 (full refund of paid room & board)No
After August 1 but prior to August 20$200 Cancelation FeeYes
August 20-September 1015% of total semester room & board feesYes
After September 10No refund of room & board fees and $350 cancelation feeYes
Spring Term
Cancellation Fee Timeframe (Pertains to all incoming ‘New’ residential students at start of semester)Cancelation Fee AmountLoss of Deposit
Prior to December 1$0 (full refund of paid room & board)No
After December 1 but prior to January 20$200 Cancelation FeeYes
January 20-February 1015% of total semester room & board feesYes
After February 10No refund of room & board fees and $350 cancelation feeYes
Summer Term
Cancellation Fee Timeframe (Pertains to all incoming ‘New’ residential students at start of semester)Cancelation Fee AmountLoss of Deposit
Prior to May 1$0 (full refund of paid room)No
After May 1 but prior to May 15$200 Cancelation FeeYes
May 15-May 2915% of total semester room feesYes
After May 29No refund of room fees and $350 cancelation feeYes

Please refer to the Residential Life Handbook for more information.

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If you have questions, concerns, or would like a tour, we are more than happy to help! The Office of Residence Life and Housing is located in Inspiration Hall. Feel free to contact us at 307-681-6502 or email the Housing Team at housing@gillettecollege.org.

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