Residence halls
Pick the residence hall that's right for you. How do you choose? That depends on your criteria.
Want to be part of an academic or thematic learning community? In these communities, you're surrounded by people with similar interests who can play a key role in your success. You can choose a residence hall based on based on your academic pursuits, your career plans or your personal interests.
Thinking about roommates? If you choose to live with someone you know, you will want to consider factors such as Learning Communities and FIGs, amenities and location. If you don’t have a roommate in mind, we will help you through the process of finding a room that meets your needs — and gets you a roommate in the process.
What style of residence hall do you prefer? Here are some features to consider:
- Community style versus suite style. In community-style rooms (75 percent of our spaces) you share a lounge and facilities with other students on your floor. In suite-style rooms (25 percent of our spaces) you share common areas with a smaller number of students.
- Open during breaks versus closed during breaks. Academic breaks when some residence halls close include Thanksgiving week, semester breaks and spring break. If you want to be on campus during these times, you might choose a residence hall that stays open. If you’re in a hall that closes over break, your stuff can stay in your room during the break, but you can’t.
- Single versus double. This refers to whether you live by yourself or with a roommate. Most students live with a roommate, especially during their freshman year.
Visit Residential Life for information on each residence hall and what category it falls under. Also check our breakdown of costs for each hall.