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Note: A student who requests housing accommodations due
to a disability must complete the housing accommodations
request form (which is available on the College website) and
provide the appropriate documentation to the special needs
coordinator for review and accommodations approval.
Off Campus:
Housing away from the campus is all privately owned and is
separate and independent of the College. The College does
not own, operate, or supervise these properties. Information
regarding off-campus housing is available from the director of
residence life.

Additional Locations

The additional locations at Thaddeus Stevens College has
allowed the College to expand and provide student services
in multiple areas. In addition to residential space, there is
a recreation center, nursing station, and a computer/study
lab available for student use. Student peer tutors are also
available during posted hours for academic programs located
at the additional locations.

Food Services

Jones Dining Hall
Thaddeus Stevens College has a spacious, comfortable
dining hall that serves 19 meals a week. The dining hall is
closed during official school recesses and during the summer,
except for the summer college-level education programs from
late June to early August.
Tuition students can buy meals on a cash basis or purchase a
five- or seven-day meal plan.
Meal Plans
Students who purchase a meal plan will have their student ID
cards activated to use in the dining hall. Thaddeus Stevens
College offers two different meal plans for students who wish
to eat meals on a regular basis during the regular semesters.
The meal plan prices reflect the cost for one year.
Academic Year
* 5-Day ...............$3,260
* 7-Day ...............$4,120
Summer
* 5-Day ...............$509
* 7-Day ...............$641
Per Meal
* Breakfast ........$ 4.60
* Lunch...............$ 8.15
* Dinner ..............$ 8.25
(All prices are subject to change.)
Vending
Vending machines are located at convenient locations around
the campus. Items include beverages and snacks.
Bulldog Café I and Bulldog Café II
At Thaddeus Stevens College, students always have the
opportunity to enjoy a meal or just a quick snack from one
of two Bulldog Cafés. Bulldog Café I is located on the first
floor of the Schwalm Student Center on the main campus.

Bulldog Café II is located adjacent to the main lobby at the
Thaddeus Stevens College on Orange Campus.
At times, hours of operation at the Bull Dog Cafés may
change to better serve student needs or when conflicting with
a campus-wide activity or event.

The College Store

The College Store is located at the Cence House,
immediately adjacent to the main campus on East End
Avenue. The store offers items that reflect the pride and
colors of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Some
items that can be purchased are T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets,
ball caps, and sweaters. Many of the items display the logo
of the Thaddeus Stevens College bulldog, the official mascot.
The story of the College can also be found online at the
College's website.

College Activities

Participation in campus activities and organizations is
encouraged at the College. These activities are designed
to enhance interpersonal skills, self-development, and
interaction with others from different backgrounds. Students
have the opportunity to meet other students, faculty, and staff
in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Special campus-wide entertainment include homecoming
events, musical events, and various types of popular
entertainment. Resident hall activities include pool, ping-pong,
and dart tournaments, movie nights, pizza parties, dorm room
decorating contests, and various holiday activities.

Cultural Activities

The College seeks to provide a genuine environment that
celebrates diversity and fosters cultural support mechanisms
for all students. Monthly events are planned to learn and
celebrate diversity including designated events, speakers,
and activities. Student groups also contribute in celebrating
multiculturalism, including the Black Student Union, Young
Lions support group and the Latino Scholars organization.
The Women's Center
The Women's Center offers a place of solitude for reading
and doing homework; a library of feminist and women's
history books; a television; a small kitchen; a forum for group
discussions, meetings, and workshops; and research sources
on career information and employers.
Human Relations Committee
The purpose of this committee is to provide a positive forum
through which issues of diversity, cultural sensitivity, and
human relations are recognized, understood, and observed
by all members of the Thaddeus Stevens College community.
The Committee works with various constituencies and
organizations on campus to promote communication, equity,
and acceptance of diverse groups. The Committee identifies
and coordinates educational and training opportunities for
students and staff. The Committee provides a confidential
forum for individuals to discuss concerns that may be of a
discriminatory nature and serves as a recommending body
with respect to diversity issues in specific cases or for the

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