Hillcrest resident halls usually have 2 to 3 students per room with a single and/or bunk bed, dresser, desk and chair for each student. The girls residence is the top two floors of "the Old Castle".  The boys live down the hill from the main building with two floors of dormitory rooms. Each  resident hall has cooking facilities, TV lounges, phones (using phone cards for long distance calls), coin operated laundry facilities and several computers for student use. Meals are served in the lower level of the Castle. The gym in the Castle is frequently used by the students and the Student Activity Center, which houses the new gym and the weight room, will have scheduled open hours.

“The Stu” has Christian Hit Radio via satellite and will now be the Campus Ministry Office. Wayne Stender, head of Campus Ministries, makes a great cup of coffee as well as some specialty coffee drinks which will be available.

Our Resident Life Staff seeks to provide a safe, nurturing dormitory experience for each student. They feel called by the Lord to nurture and care deeply for each student. Each dorm establishes "Family Groups" early the year, led by the RLS. Together the "Family Groups" form bonds by enjoying special activities together, doing dorm jobs, going out to eat and weekly Bible studies. Last spring when the departing students were asked about a favorite memory, Family Group time was top of the list!!

The friendship bonds that form at Hillcrest are long-lasting. The same friends who share your living space, your popcorn, your shampoo, your laughter and tears share Christ as well.

The dorms are available for those who are attending Hillcrest in grades 10-12.

Resident life staff in the Women's dorm, hosted a Wild West Party in February. From left is Nancy Stender, Emily Benson, Diane Ihrke, and Stacy Nilsen the Resident Life staff for 2005-2006.