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Quick Facts
- coed
- loft-able furniture
- air conditioned
- semi-private bathrooms
Walk-Through Video
For a detailed walk-through of Botsford/Swinford Hall, watch this video.
Located in the new north residential neighbor, Botsford/Swinford provides students with easy access to academic buildings, and the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Facility. Renovated in 2015, Botsford/Swinford is the home of the Communications Living Learning Community.
Rooms
Rates for each hall vary depending on the type of meal plan you select and the room type selected. See all of our rates and plans.
Botsford/Swinford Rooms and Rates - 2019-20
Room Type |
21 Meal Plan |
18 Meal Plan |
14 Meal Plan |
10 Meal Plan |
Double Room | $11,262 | $11,176 | $10,806 | $9,910 |
Single use of a Double Room* | $13,100 | $13,014 | $12,644 | $11,748 |
Single Room | $12,604 | $12,518 | $12,148 | $11,252 |
Triple | $11,262 | $11,176 | $10,806 | $9,910 |
Amenities
Facilities
- game room
- music room
- computer lab
- fitness room
- lounges
- test kitchen
Furniture
- desk
- chair
- bed
- closet
- dresser
- trash Can
Technology
- wireless Internet
- wired Internet
- PCs (in Computer Lab)
- Macs (in Computer Lab)
- printer (in Computer Lab)
Dining
This residence hall does not feature an eat-in food service, but the following Dining facilities are nearby.
On top of the many amenities we provide, we strive to serve all students, including students who are transgender, those with disabilities, and students of any age.
Learn more.
Communications and Emerging Media Community
The College of Communication, Information, and Media Living-Learning Community is for students pursuing majors in the College of Communication, Information, and Media. Students living in this community can expect an environment that focuses on exploring the different majors and careers associated with communication, information, and media.
Opportunities
- Participate in community events to learn about the different majors associated with the College of Communication, Information, and Media, as well as student leadership opportunities
- Become involved in radio, television, and print media contests
- Relationships with faculty, upper-level students (including the academic peer mentor), advisors, alumni, and professionals in the communications world
Majors
Majors housed within the Communications LLC include (but are not limited to):
- advertising
- journalism
- telecommunications (Pre-TCOM)
- public relations
- film directors producers
- photojournalism
Programming
- meet-and-greet events with campus-wide speakers program
- production of a live cooking show in the test kitchen
- 72-Hour Movie Contest
Partners
- College of Communication, Information, and Media
- Career Center
- Academic Advising
Our Living-Learning Communities are part of a university-wide set of programs that provide a supportive environment for freshmen, which has been recognized by “U.S. News & World Report” since 2004. Learn more.
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