Residence Life

The close-knit Jewell community offers students an unmatched living and learning experience. Our four-year residential community encourages you to get involved and creates an environment that instantly feels like home. And you can even bring your pet!

What To Bring

You can come to Jewell knowing all rooms have a bed (with an extra long, twin mattress), 4-6 drawer dresser, desk, chair, wardrobe or closet space and Internet access for each resident. Students supply their own bed linens, including pillows. In each residence hall, you will find lounge areas with a large TV, a kitchen and/or microwave/refrigerator access, laundry facilities and vending machines for those late-night study sessions. We have staff living in every building. You will find our staff friendly, helpful and willing to serve you — the resident.

For planning purposes, please know Jewell prohibits the following items in student rooms: hot plates, toasters (all kinds), coffee makers with heating elements, or anything with an exposed heating element. Also note these items can be stored and used in the common area kitchenettes, located in each building, for student use. Not sure if you can bring something? Just e-mail the Residence Life Staff, and we will let you know!

Here's a list of ideas on what to bring to Jewell.

First-Year Residence Halls

Mathes Hall

Mathes is a co-ed hall that was fully renovated in 2018, complete with a fitness center. Dimensions: 13’4” x 19’11" (132 sq. ft.) - 15’7” x 15’2” (236 sq. ft.)
First-Year Residence Halls

Mathes Hall

The spacious lobby is ideal for studying and lounging. Community restrooms are located on each wing of each floor. (photo: Aaron Dougherty)
First-Year Residence Halls

Eaton Hall - Pet Friendly!

A co-ed hall, Eaton has community-style restrooms on each wing of each floor. Rooms on the first floor are tiled, so you can opt to bring a rug. Dimensions: 12’ x 12’2” (146 sq. ft.) – 19’7” x 18’1” (354 sq. ft.)
First-Year Residence Halls

Eaton Hall - Pet Friendly!

Pet-washing stations and a fenced-in dog park behind Eaton are new additions for your furry friends.
Halls for Returning Students

Browning Hall - Pet Friendly!

In this co-ed hall, each room has a sink and medicine cabinet/mirror. With tiled floors in each room, some students choose to bring a rug. Community restrooms are located on each wing. Dimensions: 13’7” x 11’2” (152 sq. ft.) – 16’8” x 12’5” (207 sq. ft.)
Browning Bowl

Bring on the Snow!

The area behind Browning Hall, dubbed Browning Bowl, has been cited as one of Kansas City’s best sledding spots. Grab a sled and give it a try!
Halls for Returning Students

Jones Hall

Jones is a co-ed hall featuring suite-style bathrooms. Dimensions: 12’6” x 11’6” (144 sq. ft.) – 14’10” x 14’4” (213 sq. ft.)
Halls for Returning Students

Melrose Hall

Melrose is a co-ed hall featuring suite-style bathrooms. Dimensions: 14’5” x 7’3” (105 sq. ft.) – 14’5” x 10’7” (153 sq. ft.)
Greek Housing

Kappa Alpha Order

Fraternity row is located on campus and is the site of three nationally affiliated fraternities, including Kappa Alpha Order, Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Gamma Delta.
Greek Housing

Lambda Chi Alpha

Fraternity row is located on campus and is the site of three nationally affiliated fraternities, including Kappa Alpha Order, Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Gamma Delta.
Greek Housing

Phi Gamma Delta

Fraternity row is located on campus and is the site of three nationally affiliated fraternities: Kappa Alpha Order, Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Gamma Delta.
Greek Housing

Shumaker Sorority Houses & Greek Commons

Shumaker Hall joins three sorority houses with common spaces. It features suite-style rooms, social lounges, fully-equipped kitchens, a fitness center, study rooms and a multipurpose conference center. The house is home to Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha.
Greek Housing

Shumaker Sorority Houses & Greek Commons

Each sorority wing houses fully-equipped kitchens, study rooms and a chapter room. Shumaker is Jewell's newest residence, dedicated in 2009.
Greek Housing

Shumaker Sorority Houses & Greek Commons

Shumaker Hall joins three sorority houses with common spaces. It features suite-style rooms, social lounges, fully-equipped kitchens, a fitness center, study rooms and a multipurpose conference center. The house is home to Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha.

Residence Life

What To Bring

First-Year Residence Halls

Mathes Hall

First-Year Residence Halls

Mathes Hall

First-Year Residence Halls

Eaton Hall - Pet Friendly!

First-Year Residence Halls

Eaton Hall - Pet Friendly!

Halls for Returning Students

Browning Hall - Pet Friendly!

Browning Bowl

Bring on the Snow!

Halls for Returning Students

Jones Hall

Halls for Returning Students

Melrose Hall

Greek Housing

Kappa Alpha Order

Greek Housing

Lambda Chi Alpha

Greek Housing

Phi Gamma Delta

Greek Housing

Shumaker Sorority Houses & Greek Commons

Greek Housing

Shumaker Sorority Houses & Greek Commons

Greek Housing

Shumaker Sorority Houses & Greek Commons