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Residence Halls

Residence Halls


 

*Hall demographics are subject to change based on demand.

 


  • Community Style Hall: Students on a residence hall floor share a common bathroom. All bathrooms have private, locking stalls and are cleaned by university staff daily. These halls typically have high engagement and are an excellent space for students to make connections with other students. 

  • Hotel Style Hall: Each room has a private bathroom shared with a roommate. Students are responsible for cleaning their own bathrooms. 

  • Pod Style Hall: Residential units include double occupancy suites. Each pod is comprised of approximately 25 students who share a large community living space, two community restrooms, and two private restrooms. All bathrooms have private, locking stalls and are cleaned by university staff daily. 

  • Suite Style Hall: Two rooms are connected by a "Jack and Jill" style bathroom. Students are responsible for cleaning their own bathrooms. 

  • Extended Living: All residence halls close for Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break, except for the designated extended living residence halls. 

  • Living Learning Communities: Students with similar academic or social interests live together on a residence hall floor and participate in activities tailored to their specific majors or interests. Students must apply for an LLC on their housing application. Learn More 

 


In a Community-Style Hall, student live on a residence hall floor and share a common bathroom. All bathrooms have private, locking stalls and are cleaned by university staff daily. These halls typically have high engagement and are an excellent space for students to make connections with others. Most first-year students will live in a Community-Style or Pod-Style hall to help foster those connections. 

Gilbert Hall
Gilbert Hall
All Female

Gilbert Hall is a four-story residence hall located halfway up the Hill in the highly sought-after green area of campus referred to as "The Valley." 

McCormack
McCormack Hall
Co-Ed

McCormack Hall is located in the highly sought-after "Valley," conveniently positioned halfway up The Hill between Downing Student Union and the academic village. A large green space is available for students to enjoy. 

 


In Pod-Style Halls, residential units include double occupancy rooms. Each pod is comprised of approximately 25 students who share a large community living space, two community restrooms, and two private restrooms. All bathrooms have private, locking stalls and are cleaned by university staff daily. 

 

 


In a Suite-Style Hall, two rooms are connected by a "Jack and Jill" style bathroom. Students are responsible for cleaning their own bathrooms. These halls have been recently renovated and have large community areas on each floor. 

 

 


 

 

 


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