Students participate in room selection and can choose among available hall/room options, but preferences are not guaranteed.
Can my student choose a residence hall and room type?
Menlo publishes multiple halls and room types and uses a phased housing-selection process. Availability controls what a student can select, and Menlo explicitly says room preferences are not guaranteed.
Are single rooms available?
For 2026–27, Menlo lists small singles in El Camino, Howard, Kratt, Michaels and O'Brien; standard singles in Arrillaga, El Camino, Howard, Kratt and Michaels; and an El Camino ensuite single. Availability varies.
Is gender-inclusive roommate housing available?
Menlo describes gender-inclusive housing as available across its mixed-gender residence-hall system; depending on suite or floor, spaces may be single-gender or all-gender.
Can students of different genders live together in a Menlo residence-hall room?
Menlo states that its residence halls are mixed gender and that suites/floors may be all-gender. Students seeking gender-inclusive roommate housing should use the housing selection/accommodation process.
What is the difference between traditional, connecting/private-bath and apartment-style Menlo housing?
The 2026–27 rate table distinguishes triple, double, small single, standard single and El Camino ensuite-single options. Hall pages show traditional shared-bath buildings and suite-style layouts in some halls.
How many students share a bathroom?
Menlo's Residence Halls page says its halls feature shared bathrooms, while Howard and Michaels contain suites and some layouts differ. Families should review the current floor plan for the assigned hall to see the exact number of residents sharing a bathroom.
What furniture is already provided?
The 2026–27 Housing & Dining page lists a bed, desk, desk chair and wardrobe or dresser for each occupant. College-provided furniture must remain in the assigned room.
Can my student bring a refrigerator and microwave?
The 2026–27 handbook allows refrigerators and microwaves in residence bedrooms, limited to one refrigerator and one microwave per room unless multiple refrigerators receive prior approval.
Sources & editorial context
University housing information is organized from the linked sources, with its original review date shown. Rates, deadlines and availability can change; use the applicable academic year and check the source before committing. CollegeHousing.ai is independent of Menlo College.
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