Housing and Residence Life

Fort Scott Community College offers a range of housing options to suit every student’s needs, including two on-campus and two off-campus locations. Each residence is designed for an optimal living experience, promoting a safe and engaging environment conducive to personal and academic growth. Managed by a dedicated professional staff, FSCC housing is often described as welcoming and enjoyable by our students. Also, our dorms often host exciting activities and events to keep our students entertained, involved, and meeting other students! 

Important Dates and Information

March 24th – Housing Application Opens for Sophomores
April 7th – Housing Opens for Freshman
The week of July 1st – Housing Assignments Will Be Released
August 15th – Freshman Move-In Day
August 16th – Sophomore Move-In Day
August 17th – Orientation
August 18th – Classes start

Welcome Week Activities

We have an exciting array of activities planned for students during their first week on campus. Check out the graphic below:

Colorful poster for FSCC Welcome Week in August 2025. Events listed by date: Sunday, Aug. 17: Greyhound Cookout and Orientation at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM between Ellis Fine Arts Center and Bailey Hall. Monday, Aug. 18: Grocery Bingo at 7:30 PM in Bailey Hall Student Union. Tuesday, Aug. 19: Game Night at 5:30 PM in the FSCC Dining Hall, sponsored by Student Government. Wednesday, Aug. 20: Movie Night at Fort Cinema, doors open at 7:00 PM, movies at 7:30 PM. Free entry, food, drinks, and rides. Thursday, Aug. 21: Kickball with TRIO at 5:00 PM at the Lower Softball Field; Business/Activity Expo in Bailey Hall from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Friday, Aug. 22: S’mores and Water Wars at 7:30 PM on the lawn between Ellis and the Business Office, with water balloons, mega slip-n-slide, s’mores, and fire pits.

How Mail Works at FSCC

Students will receive their mail in assigned mailboxes located in the housing facilities. For those living off-campus, mail is delivered by housing staff. Packages are delivered to the FSCC Bookstore, where they can be picked up Monday through Friday from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Contact

Alyssa Martin
Director of Student Life
620-223-2700 ext. 3526
alyssam@fortscott.edu

 

Vanessa Poyner
VP of Student Affairs /
Title IX Coordinator
620-223-2700 ext. 3500
vanessap@fortscott.edu