The Communications Residential College (CRC), also known as East Fairchild, is ideally located for students in Medill and the School of Communications. Our three-story building houses 109 residents and includes a suite for every 8-10 people. CRC has somlear, our dorm attracts residents who are charming, outgoing, intelligent, and quirky. 

Where is CRC?
Our dorm is located at 1855 Sheridan Road, in the southeast part of campus. We're just south of Kresge and Crowe, west of Fisk, north of 1835 Hinman, and east of the Rock.

From CRC, it's a very short walk to downtown Evanston, Norris University Center, and the library. We are also quite close to most RTVF and Medill classes.

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Why live in CRC? And what's up with the residential college thing?
We have the best residents, facilities, and events that NU has to offer. Plus, living in a residential college affords students a wealth of opportunities. Our faculty masters join us weekly for all-college meetings - our assistant master even works out of the dorm, and he is always open to chatting.

We have a section of the 1835 Hinman dining hall (just across the street) set aside just for us. There, our faculty masters and fellows often join us for lunch or dinner. We also have small, casual talks called firesides hosted by faculty members. CRC offers tutorials, courses for credit taught in the dorm for dorm members only. Enrollment is usually 5-10 students.

Facilities include a top-notch screening room (HD project with a Blu-Ray player), an HDTV lounge, a darkroom, and a radio station. We even have a Wiki!

Who lives in CRC?
There are a little over 100 male and female residents plus two community assistants (CA's). While most residents have an interest in communications, CRC welcomes everyone, regardless of interests or major. This year, many of our CRC-ers are in Medill, one-quarter in the School of Communications (with majors ranging from theater to RTVF to communications studies) and one-quarter in WCAS, SESP, or McCormick.

What are suites?
While all bedrooms are along the main hallway of each floor, there is also an open lounge, or suite, with couches, chairs, and tables for each group of five to six rooms. Each of these suites has a name. 1-Blue is a suite on the first floor, for instance. Suites have different personalities each year, depending on who lives there. Suites are a source of pride for CRC residents.

The United States of America has a constitution. Do you?
Yes. Click here to view it.

How can I subscribe to the CRC Listserv?
Email our webmaster, Jennifer, and she'll get you set up lickety split.