Collins

Welcome to Collins!

Recently renovated with historic Gothic architecture and traditional flair, Collins is home to a Living-Learning Center located near the center of campus with a convenient on-site eatery. Learn more about the Collins Living-Learning Community and consider becoming a member!

Both students in the Collins LLC and students not in the Collins LLC can live in the building.

Contact Information

541 N. Woodlawn Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47406

812-855-5553

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What makes Collins unique?

  • The Collins Living-Learning Center, which includes students from a variety of academic areas and majors with a love for arts and the humanities
  • Peer-taught classes about an array of interesting topics 
  • Publications created by residents, including a zine, yearbook, and artbook
  • SustainCollins, a program dedicated to sustainability and the environment
  • The Cheshire Café, a student-run, non-profit coffee shop located right in the building
  • Fun events like the Halloween Dance, Dickens Dinner, Viennese Ball, and Collinsfest
  • An annex that includes a ceramics studio, an audio/video editing room, theatre rehearsal spaces, and much more
  • A separate apartment complex, Hillcrest, which includes a clubhouse, cinema, textile studio, and darkroom for LLC members to use

...and so much more!

Did you know Collins has a mascot? Home is where the gnome is!

Look for hidden gnomes throughout the building, including within the stained glass windows in the lobby of Edmondson Hall!

Virtual tours

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Things to remember

  • Do not tamper with or hang items from the smoke detectors and/or fire sprinkler head.
  • Only use CommandTM hooks, tacky putty, or painter's tape to hang decorative lights and other items.
  • Indiana University does not accept liability for personal belongings, so residents must secure their own renter's insurance. GradGuard, an authorized insurance provider for IU, offers insurance quotes at go.iu.edu/getinsured.
  • Trash and recycling bins are provided in all rooms.
  • Do not place furniture in front of or hang items on the HVAC unit.
  • To explore different bed options for your room and make appointments for bed rearrangement, visit our vendor's website at bedloft.com. The mattresses provided are extra-long twin size and have a height of 20 inches from the floor.
  • Use surge protectors and connect them directly to wall outlets. Avoid connecting extension cords and surge protectors in a series. Ensure that all electrical appliances are UL listed, have thermostatic controls if necessary, and are rated at 700 (6 amps) or lower.
  • Furniture cannot be removed or stored outside of the room.
  • Fire retardant blinds and/or curtains are provided and must not be taken down. The building is air-conditioned, and the windows cannot be opened.
  • When the outdoor temperature is above 55oF, air conditioning can be set from 74oF to 78oF. When the outdoor temperature is below 55o F, heating can be set from 68 to 72oF.

Maintenance and environmental concerns

Report custodial, maintenance, or environmental concerns about your room or residence hall.

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Heating and cooling

These buildings are air-conditioned with non-operable windows. When the outdoor temperature is above 55°F, air conditioning can be set from 74°F to 78°F. When the outdoor air temperature is below 55°F, heating can be set from 68°F to 72°F.

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