Admissions FAQs

Q - What residence halls are available for first year students?
A - Messiah has created a "first-year experience" for all first-year students who will live on the same floors/buildings as cohorts.  All first-year students will live in one of the three first-year buildings: Hess, Naugle or Witmer.

Q - What residence halls are available for transfer students?
A - Students who are sophomores through seniors will be able to live in traditional halls. Students with 45 or more post high school credits will have three additional options of on-campus apartments, special-interest housing and Harrisburg housing.

Q - Where can I go for additional housing questions?
A - The Office of Residence Life web site addresses many questions relative to housing needs.

Q - What are the meal plan options for students?
A - Students have a variety of choices that are available for meals on campus. The Lottie Nelson Dining Room is the main cafeteria which offers an all-you-can eat menu with a variety of choices in a food court setting. The Falcon Express Snack Shop offers grab and go items for breakfast and lunch. The Union Cafe, located in the Larsen Student Union, is a popular hang-out for lunch, dinner and late-night snacks.