Originally penned in 2017 by sophomore public relations and advertising double major Chris Schumann, this post was reviewed and revised July 2025 with updated photos and formatting.
Thinking about living in Holly Pointe Commons? One Rowan University student reflects on his sophomore-year experience, highlighting the convenience, community and amenities that made Holly Pointe a rewarding place to call home.
Benefits of Rowan University’s Holly Pointe Commons Over a Campus Apartment
OkayI’ll admit it, living in Holly Pointe Commons as a sophomore was not my first choice. When it came time to pick housing almost everyone I knew, including me, was trying to get into the Rowan Boulevard Apartments. The plus side that everyone sees to living in an apartment is the comfort of having your own room, bathroom and kitchen to cook your own meals. By the time I was able to choose where I wanted to live, Holly Pointe Commons was the only building with rooms available. Little did I know, this would not be so bad after all.
Fewer Chores & Responsibility
Personally, I believe living in Holly Pointe has many benefits over living in an apartment. When living in an apartment you take on extra responsibilities: cleaning the bathroom, doing dishes and going out and buying your own food to cook. Every morning I wake up to a sink room, bathroom and shower that’s been cleaned for me and stocked with toilet paper and paper towels. I can’t complain!
More Convenience & Easily Accessible Food
Another aspect of Holly Pointe Commons that I love is having the Glassworks Eatery right inside the building. On a rainy or snowy day, you bet I love having the luxury of not leaving the building to get food. I also don’t have to worry about going grocery shopping and cooking my own meals. These are just some of the little things you don’t think about when choosing where you want to live. Students are so quick to avoid living in a dorm room, that they don’t take into consideration all the extra responsibilities that come with living in an apartment.
Built in Social Opportunities Create Community
Holly Pointe Commons also has great lounge areas on every floor. They are perfect community spaces for studying with people in your classes or just getting some quiet time to yourself. Some of the lounge areas even have flat screen TVs which are great spaces for hanging out with friends and relaxing.
Sure if I had lived in an apartment I could study quietly in my own room or watch TV in the living room, but Holly Pointe Commons provides these same amenities in different ways. You can invite people over and socialize, but still not have people in your space – which is great if your place isn’t clean or if your roommates want quiet time.
I’ve had a great experience living in Holly Pointe this year!
Story by: Chris S.
Sophomore public relations and advertising double major
About Rowan
Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation college to a public research institution ranked among the top 100 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to nearly 25,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro and its eight other locations in southern New Jersey. Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, affordable education; and the development of public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the fastest-growing public research university in the Northeast and among the nation’s top 10 fastest-growing, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. In 2025, Rowan opened New Jersey’s only veterinary school and is one of only two universities in the nation to offer M.D., D.O., and D.V.M. medical degrees.