J.R and Gertrude Smith Apartments

Friends University’s newest student-housing facility houses 80 upperclassmen (28 credit hours or more) in an apartment-style atmosphere. The three-story brick building offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, along with laundry facilities on each floor, adjacent parking and the support of two residence life assistants and a live-in para- professional staff member.

Costs

Housing Charges for Fall 2024/Spring 2025

Studio apartment $3,643 per semester/person
One-bedroom apartment $4,118 per semester/person
Two-bedroom apartment $3,395 per semester/person

Meal Plan

All resident students are required to purchase a meal plan for dining on campus. Get more information about meal plans.

Features

Smith Apartments has furnished bedroom, with unfurnished living areas. The apartments are carpeted and have blinds on all windows. In addition, water, trash, electricity, gas, and wireless Internet are provided by the University.

3 studio apartments
13 one-bedroom apartments
31 two-bedroom apartments
One bathroom, kitchen, and living area (Studio apartments have no separate living area)
Stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator
Centrally located mailboxes by main lobby
Washers and dryers on each floor
Furnishings include (per bedroom): 1 twin-size extra long bed, 1 desk and desk chair, 1 dresser
Parking close to the residence
24 hour security and escorting available

Roommates

Roommates are first assigned based on requests from the residents. If a resident has no preference, Residence Life will assign roommates based on factors of roommate compatibility. However, the responsibility of finding a roommate ultimately resides with the student seeking housing.

Residence Life has a maximum and minimum number of occupants allowed in each apartment. Please contact us at reslife@friends.edu for more information.

Furnishings and Decor

You may decorate your room in any way you like as long as your decorations conform to Community Life Standards and housing guidelines and do not damage any part of the apartment. Nails or anything else that may damage the walls are not allowed.

Mailing Address

644 S. Hiram
Suite or Box #
Wichita, KS 67213