The NWVRHEC Region 4 site maintains three student housing options, one in Buckhannon (Uphsur County), Kingwood (Preston County) and one in Elkins (Randolph County) that are free to students. At both locations, we provide all bed linens, pillows and blankets; towels; dishes, pots, pans, and silverware; a microwave oven, stove, coffee maker and refrigerator; a TV & VCR, clock radios, telephone, and washer and dryer. Smoking is prohibited all student housing. Pets are also prohibited all locations.

Buckhannon A house was rented in May of 1998 to accommodate students completing rotations in the Buckhannon/Weston area. It is a large, three bedroom home with two full bathrooms, a roomy living room and kitchen, full sized deck and front porch, and even a  jacuzzi! The house accommodates seven students comfortably and is located within a short distance from St. Joseph's Hospital. Drive-time to Weston, Rock Cave, and Helvetia is approximately 30 minutes. Buckhannon  house telephone number 473 -1709. Students should bring a calling card for long distance calls. Otherwise, all utilities are paid.  Students with special housing needs should contact the Site Coordinator.

ELKINS STUDENT HOUSING
1 College Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-6051

The House (insider basics): 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and utility room, including washer and dryer. There are two bedrooms and bathroom on 1st floor, along with two dorm-style bedrooms, bathroom and seating area on the 2nd floor. The house has central air-conditioning and heat.

Each bedroom has 2 single beds, chest of drawers and a closet. Students must provide their own sheets, blankets, towels, alarm clock, radio, etc. Kitchen includes: dishwasher, toaster, toaster oven, coffee pot, electric can opener, microwave, fridge/freezer and oven. Living room includes one sectional couch, desk with computer and printer (Cable Internet connection, cable TV and VCR. Telephone is for local calls only. Please bring a calling card for long distance calls. Absolutely NO pets and NO smoking allowed in the house!

Parking: There is room for 1-2 cars in the drive-way (off Hemlock St.), parking in front of the house and also on the left hand side of the house in the yard, if necessary. For more information on housing please contact Sonnie (471-2200, or Teresa (924-6262, ext 1019).

KINGWOOD STUDENT HOUSING
209 Kingston Rd., Apt 1
Kingwood, WV 26537

The Apartment (insider basics): 2 bedrooms, 1bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Each bedroom has 2 single beds, chest of drawers and a closet. Students must provide their own sheets, blankets, towels, alarm clock, radio, etc. Kitchen includes: table and chairs, dishes, pot/pans/utensils, toaster, coffee pot, microwave, fridge/freezer and oven. Living room includes couch, love seat and desk. Cable Internet connection has been installed, computer is coming soon. There is a small TV/VCR combination but NO cable connection. There is NO telephone service available. Absolutely NO pets and NO smoking allowed in the apartment!

Parking: There is room for 2-4 cars in the drive-way, either directly in front of the apartment, or on the left hand side of the apartment. For more information on housing please contact Sonnie (471-2200, or Teresa (924-6262, ext 1019).

 

*For students completing Psychiatry rotations at Sharpe Hospital in Weston, an apartment is provided within the hospital facility. Students rotating there should contact Sharon Franklin at 269-1201, extension 401 to make housing arrangements. Please contact the RHEP site Coordinator upon arrival at Sharpe.

Access to student housing can be obtained by contacting the Site Coordinator or Site Secretary 
at (304) 471 - 2200. At this time, an orientation to the RHEP program and rural rotation site will also be scheduled to take place during the first week of the clinical rotation.