Resuming Student Life

The Mills student body is a richly diverse population including many resuming students. Undergraduate commuting and residential students who are 23 years of age or older are considered "resumers" and are members of the Mary Atkins community. These are often women who are returning to college after a break in their formal education.

Many resuming students are very involved in campus activities and participate in ASMC government boards and committees, as well as social events and educational programs.

Mary Atkins Lounge
The Mary Atkins Lounge, located in Rothwell Center, serves many of the functions of a residence hall for commuting resuming students and provides a community center for commuting and residential resuming women. The lounge provides an area to study quietly and for social activities. It also has a bulletin board with information about campus events, computers, lockers, showers, and a kitchen.

Resuming students may obtain a key to the lounge by requesting a key access form from the lounge manager. The lounge manager office is open during normal business hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, located at Mary Atkins Lounge. After submitting completed forms to the lounge manager, the key will be available for pick-up at HMDS, room 138, Sage Hall. Proof of current registration is required. For more information, visit the Student Activities office in Rothwell or call 510.430.2130.