Sierra Vista Housing

Rates: Room Fees: Per Semester

• Spring 2025 Semester (17 weeks) Standard Room Fee – $2,000
• Bugen Hall (single bedroom in shared suite) - $2,000
• Law Enforcement Academy (20 weeks) Room fee – $2,350

Police Academy Housing:

• $2,244 (per semester) estimated to be 3 meals per day.
• $880 (per semester) Lunch only meal plan Housing Option: (no married or partner housing options available)
• Bugen Hall (single bedroom in shared suite) $2,350 per semester  

General Housing Fees:

• Student Housing Application fee (non-refundable) – $50
• Student Housing Deposit (refundable) – $100
• Laundry Fee – $35

Meal Plan Fees:
Bugen Hall Residents are required to select one of the following meal plans and can add funds to their account if needed. All meal plans are declining balance. Meal plans are non-refundable and zeroed out at the end of the semester.

• Meal Plan I: $1,500 (estimated cost at 7 meals/week)
• Meal Plan II: $2,400 (estimated cost at 12 meals/week)
• Meal Plan III: $3,400 (estimated cost at 18 meals/week)

Eligibility: Full-time degree or certificate seeking students, enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester, can join the Cochise College housing community. You may also live on campus if you are enrolled in one of the active phases of the Law Enforcement or Fire Science Academy programs that qualify you as a full-time student. Students who drop below the 12-credit minimum must secure permission from the Bugen Hall Director to continue residing on campus.

Move-in and Move-Out Dates:
Residents may move into Bugen Hall January 9, 2025, with full payment of housing application, deposit, room fee, meal plan, and laundry fee made or arrangements made for payments over the term. Residence (with the exception of LEA) must move out of the residences no later than May 18, 2025.

Housing and meal plan payments may be made with the Sierra Vista Business Office (Student Union) open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm or via phone (520) 515-5416.

Housing Contract Cancellation:
Any Spring 2025 Housing Contract Cancellation must be made by Friday January 10, 2025.

Please note: The Cochise Combo Housing Waiver is only applicable to the Douglas Campus Housing options.

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Cochise College - Sierra Vista Campus' Bugen Hall has the capacity to house 45 residents each year in our  residence hall.

Each room is equipped with:

• a XL twin mattress/frame
• desk
• desk and chair
• closet space

In the common area:

• couch
• dining tables and chairs
• refrigerator
• side tables

Garbage Removal: You are responsible for removal of your personal garbage to the trash cans in the quads/patio areas. The College will remove the garbage from the trash cans to the trash bins with no additional expense to you. During high volume times (check ins and check outs) it is expected that students take their trash to the nearby dumpsters to avoid any overage or unsanitary conditions in the quad or townhouse living areas.

Laundry: There is a Laundry room located in Bugen hall. Out of courtesy to others, residents are asked to not use more than one washer or more than one dryer at a time. Residents should also not touch or move another resident’s items.

A $35 per semester charge will be deducted from each resident’s deposit laundry privileges are not extended to non-residents and abuse of machines may result in disciplinary action. Residents are encouraged to report any misuse or abuse of the laundry facilities to Residential Life staff.

Here are few “essential” items we suggest residents bring to help make their stay more comfortable.

Room Essentials

• Twin XL bed sheets (2 sets recommended)
• Comforter or blanket
• Pillow(s)
• Mattress protector and mattress topper
• Laundry basket or bag
• Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
• Desk lamp
• Extension cord
• Trash bags
• Small fan

Personal Care

• Shower caddy
• Towels and washcloths
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)
• First aid kit

Kitchen and Food Items

• Microwave
• Dishware (plate, bowl, cup, utensils)
• Dish soap and sponge
• Reusable water bottle
• Non-perishable snacks

Cleaning Supplies

• Disinfectant wipes
• Broom and dustpan or small vacuum
• Paper towels and toilet paper
• Air freshener

Academic Supplies

• Laptop and charger
• Backpack
• Notebooks, pens, pencils, and highlighters
• Planner or calendar

Optional Items

• Wall-safe decor (Command strips only)
• Rug
• Photos
• Mirror 

Please also check out the “What NOT to bring” section to avoid bringing any unnecessary items that may be against Cochise Policies.

Personal Property Insurance: Because the College cannot be responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items, you are advised to acquire personal property insurance, unless your parent’s homeowner’s insurance provides adequate coverage.

We want all of our residents to have the opportunity to live in a safe, sanitary, and fun environment. To help us facilitate this environment we ask that you refrain from bringing the following items:

• Illegal drugs, alcohol, or any drug and/or alcohol paraphernalia (shot glasses, pipes, etc.)
• Cooking Appliances - George Foreman grills, hot plates, deep fryers, etc. Rooms are not equipped for cooking, however grilling outside is permitted as long as you follow fire safety guidelines.
• Animals/Pets – only those with proper documentation, approved by the ADA/Disabilities & Residential Life Offices will be permitted
• Candles or any item with a visible heating element or use of hot oil, the use of candle warmers are also not allowed. Please consider using air freshener of plug ins
• Weapons/Fireworks, or any item that may be mistaken as a weapon or explosive of any kind (eg. pellet guns, large knives, air pistols, even water guns, etc)
• Routers - these disrupt the WiFi network for others

Highly discouraged items:

• Lava Lamps/Scentsy (electric wax warmers) – they most often break or spill causing many issues for clean up
• Large speakers – a small speaker for room use is sufficient
• Additional furniture – rooms and townhouses are fully furnished. Additional large items may create a fire hazard and students may be asked to remove those items.

Cochise College residence halls are more than a place to sleep. Living on campus puts you in proximity to all the services you need to be a successful student. Roll out of bed and straight to breakfast, class, the gym or to see your advisor. From late-night pizza parties and courtside seats at the basketball game to off-campus trips and community service, you’ll enjoy a traditional college experience and also have opportunities to get involved in more serious pursuits.

Our Campus Life activities give you access to a wide array of clubs and organizations, which are resume-building opportunities to get involved and take on leadership roles outside the classroom. In addition to taking part in an experience employers value, you’ll learn about yourself, make lifelong friends, grow as a student and a person, and develop skills to benefit you now and into the future.

Serving as a resident assistant is a personally rewarding experience! Resident assistants promote and maintain a spirit of pride, provide academic and social leadership, and make recommendations about the educational and extracurricular needs of residents to housing staff. To qualify, you need

Duties include: opening/closing of halls, leading floor meetings, planning activities, addressing resident frustrations/problems, and tracking/reporting policy violations. Resident assistants help maintain the interpersonal and physical environment in the halls and are often called upon to host campus tours or serve as a representative of the student body on College committees.

RAs receive a Room and Board Scholarship ($3,056) as compensation.

Please contact the housing department at housing@cochise.edu if you have specific questions regarding the RA position.

Sierra Vista Campus - Spring 2025 RA Application