PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE

A private, historically black, four-year liberal arts institution.

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PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE

Established in 1877 by the United Methodist Church's Freedman's Aid Society.

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OUR MISSION

Graduating academically accomplished advocates for social justice.

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IN THE HEART OF ARKANSAS

Close to Little Rock's revitalized downtown business district.

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THINK JUSTICE

Social consciousness, progressive thought and meaningful engagement.

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What's Happening

Upcoming Events

Living on Campus

HOUSING

COMING FALL 2010

RESIDENTIAL SUITES

Complete with 60 beds, the new RESIDENTIAL SUITES will be the newest housing complex on campus. The complex offers single bedrooms, shared bathrooms, a Social Room, Computer Lab, TV Lounge, Laundry and snack rooms on every floor, and other facilities to allow student life to be more enjoyable and convenient.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE CENTER

Complete with 264 beds, the coed RESIDENTIAL LIFE CENTER has a private bath in each room, along with cable and high-speed Internet access. The complex offers such luxury amenities as a Social Room, Computer Lab, TV lounge, laundry room and snack & vending machines rooms with microwaves on every floor, and a workout facility. There is also a spacious outdoor courtyard.

HONORS DORMS

Complete with 19 bed spaces, the HONORS DORMS offers our Honor Students a safe, quiet, cozy, comfortable communal environment to call home, study, socialize.

 Supply List for Dorm Living 

In order to prepare students for dorm life, a list of suggested supplies has been compiled.  While this list includes a wide variety of suggested items, these are not mandatory items.

 

LIVING QUARTERS

KITCHEN ITEMS

Mattress Cover

Refrigerator

Sheets Twin (extra long) 2 sets

Can Opener

Blankets

Plastic Ware (Forks, Spoons, Knives)

Comforter

Plates & Bowls

Pillow

 

Hangers

STUDY TOOLS

Trash Can & trash can liners

Notebooks/paper

Rug*

Pencils/pens/markers/highlighters

Shower Curtains & Hooks

Dictionary

 

Backpack

LIVING QUARTERS

Ruler

Alarm Clock

Blank floppy disc

Telephone

Index cards

Calling Cards

Copy/computer paper

Dry erase/cork board

 

Family photos

LAUNDRY

Bible

Iron/ironing board

 

Laundry bag

BATHROOOM

Washing powder/Bleach

Towels (bath, hand)

Fabric softener/fabric sheets

Soap/soap holder

 

Toothbrushes, toothpaste/tooth brush holder

 

Toilet paper

STORAGE & MOVING SUPPLIES

Cleaning Supplies

Boxes

Shower shoes

Storage Containers

Air Freshener (no candles)

 

 

DRESS CLOTHES

ELECTRONICS*

Males – Dress Suit, Dress shirt & shoes

TV

Females – Dressy dress or suit, shoes & pantyhose

VCR/CD player

 

Radio

 

Computer/lap top/printer

 

Power strip/extension cords

 

Surge protector

 

 

 

Please NOTE:  Nails or holes in the wall are not allowed.  Students may use adhesive wall hanging items to secure wall hangings.  Microwaves, hot pots, electric skillets and hot plates are not allowed.

* Indicates optional items.

 

 

ACTIVITIES

In addition to the more than 25 registered student organizations, students have opportunities to volunteer and intern with national organizations (Big Brother/Big Sister, Heifer International, City Year, etc.)

Under the leadership of President Walter Kimbrough, the 2010-2011 Bless the Mic Lecture Series is scheduled to bring noted speakers such as Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, NeNe Leakes (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Anya Kamenetz, Leslie Sanchez, Dr. Steve Perry, Dr. Ian Smith, and Jacque Reid to enlighten and challenge the minds of the campus and local communities.