Intentional Residential Community
The Waysmeet residential community is a space where undergraduate and graduate UNH students live and work together in an open, welcoming, and inclusive community. The house has 8 private rooms with 3 shared bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, and 2 kitchens, (one of which is shared with the public). Residents are expected to share in household tasks and preference is given to applicants who are committed to volunteering in our community – either at Waysmeet or elsewhere.
Waysmeet seeks to be an intentional community where residents work together to support each other, grow together, and find creative, compassionate ways to deal with conflicts and differences. We welcome all people and value sustainability, social justice, equity, and peace. Waysmeet residents represent a wide variety of religious backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. All residents must comply with our nondiscrimination policy and respect others regardless of ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, national origin or military status. Preference is given to students older than 21 years.
When applying, students will be asked to share documentation and explanations of their financial situation. Waysmeet strives to support students who are facing challenges due to the high cost of housing in Durham. Income is one of many factors we consider when determining whether an individual is a good fit for Waysmeet.
8 private rooms
$800/month
communal living for UNH students
Housing amenities:
- Private room for each resident
- Each group of 4 rooms share a bathroom and common hallway
- Private kitchen and living rooms for house residents
- Complete use of grounds and common areas of the Waysmeet Center for various activities including studying, recreation, hosting friends, etc.
Rent includes utilities: heat, electricity, water/sewer, and internet.
A limited number of parking spaces are available for $80/month.
Those interested in living at The Waysmeet Center will be asked to fill out an application and interview in person with Waysmeet staff. Contact Eileen director@waysmeetcenter.org to apply.
Each academic year, students live at Waysmeet as an “Intentional Community”. They agree to live together committed to the following principles:
- To treat each other with respect, dignity, compassion and kindness.
- To agree to share equally in the household community, from chores to purchase of common materials.
- To deal with any conflict situations in compassionate and productive ways designed to provide mutually affirming and supporting resolutions.
- To participate in regular house meetings (frequency determined by the particular group and Waysmeet staff, typically once a month).
- To support and participate in the hospitality of The Waysmeet Center by welcoming and greeting all visitors in friendly, polite and respectful ways.
- To participate in some aspect of The Waysmeet Center that is comfortable for the individual, such as participation in our programs, volunteer work, or assisting with care of the facility.
