Residence Life
It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Housing
Apartment Features
Important Housing Dates & Deadlines
- ADA Housing Accommodation Request Deadline: June 29, 2026
(Housing-specific ADA accommodation requests) - ESA (Emotional Support Animal) Request Deadline: July 20, 2026
Housing Services – Statesmen Rentals
The Office of Residence Life is excited to offer additional housing services through Statesmen Rentals, including:
- Loft kits
- Premium mattress upgrades
- Flat-screen TVs
- Micro-fridges
- Electronic safes
- Headboards and more!
Please click this link to view available options and pricing.
New Student Move-In – Thursday, August 20, 2026
Move-in times are based on floor assignment:
- 1st & 4th Floors: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 2nd & 3rd Floors: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
To view your housing assignment, meal plan, and roommate information, please log in to the MyHousing Portal at housing.rbc.edu/login!
Housing assignments will also be sent to your RBC student email account, so please monitor your email closely as we get closer to the assignment release date.
If you have questions regarding your housing assignment, please contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing directly:
Email: residencelife@rbc.edu
Phone: 804-862-6100 ext. 6161
Returning Student Move-In – August 21–22, 2026
Residence halls will be open for move-in:
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
If you plan to arrive later than your anticipated move-in date, please contact Residence Life in advance so our staff can prepare accordingly.
Residential Orientation – Sunday, August 23, 2026
Residential Orientation is required for all residential students.
- Location: Statesmen Hall
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Please note: Students who do not attend and sign in will receive a $150 charge to their student account.
Additional Reminders
- Continue checking your RBC email for updates regarding housing assignments and the move-in process.
- Begin preparing items needed for move-in day and review your packing checklist in advance.
If you have any questions, please contact Residence Life and Housing.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus this fall!
Housing Application
To all Residence Life Students – Housing & Dining Update
Greetings Statesmen!
We are excited that you have chosen to live on-campus at Richard Bland College. Living on-campus provides you many advantages, among them, easy accessibility to class and campus activities. We are committed to making your home away from home enjoyable, safe, and developmental.
Residence Life prides itself on creating an atmosphere that will foster community building, personal development, and that encourages eventual transfer to a 4-year institution. Living in our state-of-the-art residential facilities will be an exciting opportunity for growth. We encourage you to use your living experience to foster a sense of community and collaboration with your hall mates by becoming involved participants.
For some of you this will be your first opportunity to experience a community living environment. We would like to take time to remind all students that living on-campus comes with a great deal of joy and responsibility. Each person who lives and grows with us takes responsibility for their community and their individual success.
Sincerely,
Office of Residence Life
Frequently Asked Questions –
New Students must pay a housing damage deposit of $156.00, with $100 eligible for a refund and a $56 non-refundable housing application processing fee.
Returning Students are not required to pay the housing deposit. Students are only required to pay the $156 housing deposit one time!
How do I pay the required fees?
The link to pay is broken.
If I change my mind about living on campus, do I get my deposit back?
The housing damage deposit of $156.00, with $100 eligible for a refund and a $56 non-refundable housing application processing fee.
What are the housing requirements?
- ALL students must have completed housing application.
- ALL students are required to remain in full time status and remain in good academic standing (meaning you must be enrolled in at least 12 credits throughout the academic semester and 50% of classes must be in seat).
- ALL students must be admitted to Richard Bland College.
New students must pay the $156 housing damage deposit fee
• ALL students must complete housing application.
Payment of fees and submission of a housing application DOES NOT guarantee housing. Space is limited and assigned on a first come first serve.
When will housing assignments go out?
July 14, 2025
How do I select my meal plan/dining plan?
Residential students are NOT given the option to select the Commuter Block 40 Meal Plan. If selected at the start of the semester, the Office of Residence Life and Housing will automatically assign the student to the Block 100 Meal Plan.
When will I find out where I will be living or who I will be living with?
Housing assignments will be sent out on July 14, 2025. Please keep in mind that housing assignments may be subject to change up to move-in day.
Remove repeated question – If I requested a single will I get a single?
I requested a specific person to be in my room, will I get them as a roommate?
When applying for housing you have the option to list a request roommate, please keep in mind that the requested roommate must also request you as a roommate to match. Please also keep in mind that all requests are not guaranteed but the Office of Residence Life and Housing will work diligently to accommodate your requests.
When do I move-in? (Fall 2026 semester)
New Student Move-In – August 23, 2026
1st and 4th floor 8am – 12pm
2nd and 3rd floor 1pm – 5pm
Returning Student Move-in – August 21-22, 2026
What furnishings are provided in the room?
The Office of Residence Life offers new housing services through Statesmen Rentals, including, bed bunking, premium mattress upgrades, flat screen TVs, micro-fridges, electronic safes, and headboards. Dorms Direct Link: https://statesman.rentals/
Office of Residence Life:
Mission:
The Office of Residence Life seeks to provide a living environment that supports the transfer and development of students by engaging residents in intentional programming that supports their intellectual, moral, personal, and social growth.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Mailing Address:
Richard Bland College
Office of Residence Life
11301 Johnson Road
South Prince George, VA 23805
Contact Information
Phone: (804) 862-6161
Email: residencelife@rbc.edu
