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First-Year Residence Halls

The Trees Complex

Trees

Staffing

The Trees Complex has 19 Resident Assistants (RAs) who engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located in Maple 109, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). The Trees Complex is overseen by a Residence Director (RD), a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the first floor of Cedar.

Rooms

The Trees Complex is a network of seven connected residence halls: Alder, Birch, Cedar, Elm, Maple, Oak, and Spruce Halls. The Trees house first-year students and all halls are co-ed. Most rooms are double occupancy, but there are limited single- and triple-occupancy rooms within the complex. There are gender-specific bathrooms throughout the building as well as individual gender neutral bathrooms on the first floor.

Features

The Trees Complex features a variety of shared facilities and amenities. There are common lounges on the first floor of Cedar, Maple, and Oak, that offer a mixture of study and social spaces. The Cedar lounge provides tables, chairs and soft seating. Maple features sofas, a large television, and a full kitchen for student use. The Oak lounge is a study and meeting space with ample tables and chairs. Additionally, Spruce features a large common/event space (The Blue Line). Laundry facilities are located on the first floor of Elm, and there are vending machines throughout the first floor of the Trees.

All first-year students living in the Trees Complex must purchase a meal plan.

Nathan R. Miller Hall

Miller

Staffing

Miller Hall has nine (9) Resident Assistants (RAs) who engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the first floor adjacent to the lobby, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Miller is overseen by a Residence Director (RD), a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor.

Rooms

Miller Hall houses first-year students and is entirely co-ed. Most rooms are double occupancy, but there are limited single-, triple-, and quad-occupancy rooms. Miller also features wheelchair-accessible rooms. There are shared bathrooms on each floor of the building. Additionally, Miller is home to the following Defined Communities: Herstory: Women Leaders of Today; FirstGen: The First Generation College Student Community; and the Arts Community.

Features

Miller features a spacious common lounge on the first floor, complete with sofas, a television, tables and chairs. There is also an attached full kitchen for student use along with a dining table and chairs. Laundry facilities are also located on the first floor. Students living in the Arts Community also have access to an additional lounge on the ground floor that provides space for artistic creation and expression.

All first-year students living in Miller Hall must purchase a meal plan.

Slade Hall

Slade

Staffing

Slade Hall has nine (9) Resident Assistants (RAs) who engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the first floor adjacent to the lobby, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Slade is overseen by a Residence Director (RD), a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor.

Rooms

Slade Hall houses first-year students and is entirely co-ed. Most rooms are double occupancy, but there are limited single-, triple-, and quad-occupancy rooms. There are shared bathrooms on each floor of the building. Additionally, Slade is home to three Defined Communities: Thrive, BluePrint, and the Honors First-Year Experience.

Features

Slade features a common lounge on the ground floor, complete with sofas, a television, tables and chairs, as well as a full kitchen for student use. Laundry facilities are located on the first floor. Students living in the Honors Community also have access to an additional lounge on the first floor that provides space for studying and collaboration. Additionally, the lower side of the ground floor also features a fitness/wellness studio and a racquetball court.

All first-year students living in Slade Hall must purchase a meal plan.

First-Year Resident Halls Virtual Walkthroughs

Slade Hall

Slade & Miller Single                               

Slade & Miller Small Single

Slade & Miller Double Room                   

Slade & Miller Triple

Slade & Miller Enhanced Triple Room   

Slade & Miller Quad

Trees Hall

Trees Double Room

First-Year Common Spaces

First-Year Bathroom

First-Year Lounge

Suites for Returning Students

Copley Suites

CopleyStaffing

Copley North and Copley South are home to a combined eight (8) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with two (2) RAs in Orchard North, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Copley North adjacent to the lobby, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). The Copleys share a Residence Director (RD) with Orchard North, Cape, and Castle. The RD is a fulltime, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor of Copley North.

Rooms

Both Copley North and Copley South house sophomores, juniors, and seniors in suite-style units that accommodate two, three, four, or six people. Some suites feature all double-occupancy bedrooms while others contain a mixture of single- and double-occupancy bedrooms. Each suite also features a common room, kitchenette (sink, mini fridge, and microwave), and bathroom.

Features

Copley North and Copley South each feature a spacious lounge on the ground floor, as well as study lounges on all other floors. Both buildings feature vending machines, laundry machines located on the ground floor, and elevators. Additionally, Copley North has a function room on the ground floor that features, tables, a flat-screen TV, and a full kitchen.

All residents of the Copleys must purchase a meal plan.

Copley North Floor Plan

Copley South Floor Plan

View Photos of Copley Suites:

2 Double Bedrooms

2 Double Bedrooms & 2 Single Bedrooms

Fenway Hall

Fenway

Staffing

Fenway Hall is home to eight (8) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with three (3) RAs in the Copley halls, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the first floor of Copley North adjacent to the lobby, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Fenway shares a Residence Director (RD) with Orchard South. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the first floor of Fenway.

Rooms

Fenway houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors in suite-style units that accommodate four or six people. Some suites feature all double-occupancy bedrooms while others contain a mixture of single- and double-occupancy bedrooms. Each suite also features a common room, kitchenette (sink, mini fridge, and microwave), and bathroom. Fenway is home to the Emerging Leaders Defined Community.

Features

Fenway features common lounge spaces on every floor, each of which provide tables and chairs for study and collaboration. There is an additional lounge on the ground floor that features soft seating and a television, as well as vending machines. Laundry facilities are also located on the ground floor. Additionally, Fenway is home to the SkyBox, a function/event space that includes tables/chairs and AV for presentations. Please contact Conference Services to reserve the SkyBox.

All residents of Fenway must purchase a meal plan.

Fenway Hall Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms

1 Double Bedroom and 2 Single Bedrooms

2 Double Bedrooms and 2 Single Bedrooms

Forest Suites

Forest

Staffing

Forest Hall is home to nine (9) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with five (5) RAs in Kresge Hall, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Kresge, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Forest shares a Residence Director (RD) with Kresge. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor of Forest.

Rooms

Forest houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors in suite-style units that accommodate six, seven or eight people. Some suites feature all double-occupancy bedrooms while others contain a mixture of single- and double-occupancy bedrooms. Each suite also features a common room, kitchenette (sink, mini fridge, and microwave), and 1-2 bathrooms.

Features

Forest provides a large lounge/function room on the ground floor, which contains a mixture of tables/chairs and soft seating that can accommodate studying or socializing. The lounge also features a full kitchen and vending machines. Laundry facilities are located on the ground floor. There is a sand volleyball court and grills located just outside of Forest.

All residents of Forest must purchase a meal plan.

Forest Hall Floor Plan

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4 Double Bedrooms

3 Double Bedrooms & 1 Single Bedroom

Kresge Suites

Kresge

Staffing

Kresge Hall is home to five (5) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with nine (9) RAs in Forest Hall, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Kresge, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Kresge shares a Residence Director (RD) with Forest. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor of Forest.

Rooms

Kresge houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors in suite-style units that accommodate four, five, or six people. Some suites feature all double-occupancy bedrooms while others contain a mixture of single- and double-occupancy bedrooms. Each suite also features a common room, kitchenette (sink, mini fridge, and microwave), and bathroom. The ground floor of Kresge is home to the Service Learning Community, one of our Defined Communities.

Features

Kresge features a common lounge on the ground floor, which contains tables, chairs, and vending machines. Laundry facilities are also located on the ground floor. There is a sand volleyball court and grills located just outside of Kresge.

All residents of Kresge must purchase either the Unlimited, Value 15, or Value 12 meal plan.

Kresge Hall Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms

2 Double Bedrooms and 1 Single Bedroom

On-Campus Apartments for Returning Students

Boylston A&B Apartments

Boylston

Staffing

Boylston A & B are home to 3 Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with 16 RAs across Collins, Rhodes, and the Falcones, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Collins Hall, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). The Boylstons share a Residence Director (RD) with Collins, Rhodes, and the Falcones. The RD is a fulltime, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the first floor of Boylston A.

Rooms

Boylston A & B are two conjoined buildings that house juniors and seniors in apartments that accommodate four people in two double bedrooms. Each apartment also features a common room, full kitchen, and bathroom. The fifth floor of Boylston A & B triple- and quad-occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms. The fifth floor is considered suite-style living, as these units do not contain kitchens, so students who reside there must purchase a meal plan (Unlimited, Value 15, or Value 12).

Features

The Boylstons feature a lounge space on the first floor of Boylston A with tables, chairs, soft seating, and a flat-screen TV. This space connects directly to the laundry room on the first floor of Boylston B.

Residents of the fifth floor must purchase either the Unlimited, Value 15, or Value 12 meal plan. Residents of the first four floors may choose to purchase one of those meal plans, as well as the 921 60 or the Apartment Meal Plan, but are not required due to having full kitchens.

Boylston A and B Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms

Collins Hall

Collins

Staffing

Collins Hall is home to six (6) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with 13 RAs across Boylston A &B, Rhodes, and the Falcones, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Collins Hall, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Collins shares a Residence Director (RD) with Boylston A & B, Rhodes, and the Falcones. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the first floor of Boylston A.

Rooms

Collins Hall houses juniors and seniors in apartments that accommodate two or four students. Two-person apartments feature one double bedroom, and four-person apartments feature two double bedrooms. Each apartment also features a common room, full kitchen, and bathroom. Additionally, there are a limited number of single-occupancy studio apartments.

Features

Laundry facilities are located on the ground floor of Collins. Additionally, the ground floor features the Mail Services Office, student mailboxes, a mini-mart, the Bentley Bookstore (Barnes & Noble), and a Bank of America ATM. Collins also features two elevators.

Residents in Collins Hall may choose to purchase any meal plan (Unlimited, Value 15, Value 12, Apartment Plan, or 921 60), but are not required due to having full kitchens.

Collins Hall Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms (End of Hallway)

2 Double Bedrooms (Middle of Hallway)

1 Double Bedroom

Studio

The Falcone Apartments

Falcone

Staffing

The Falcone Apartments are home to six (6) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with 13 RAs with the Main Campus Apartments, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they spend their duty time in the Collins RA office, located on the first floor of Collins Hall across from the mail room, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday - Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). The Falcones share a Residence Director (RD) with other Main Campus Apartments. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the third floor of Falcone North.

Rooms

The Falcone Apartments are comprised of three buildings: North, East, and West. The Falcones house juniors and seniors in five-person apartments. All apartments have either one double and one triple bedroom or two double and one single bedroom. Each apartment also features a common room, full kitchen, and bathroom. Falcone North is also home to the Honors Upper-class Defined Community.

Features

The laundry facility for all three Falcone buildings is located on the ground floor of Falcone North. Additionally, Falcone North features a function room on the ground floor.

Residents in the Falcones may choose to purchase any meal plan, but are not required due to having full kitchens.

Falcone North Floor Plan

Falcone East Floor Plan

Falcone West Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms & 1 Single Bedroom

1 Double Bedroom & 1 Triple Bedroom

North Campus Apartments

North CampusStaffing

The North Campus Apartments are home to six (6) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with 5 RAs in the Lower Campus Apartments (the Orchard Halls and Cape and Castle), engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they split their duty time between two RA offices, located on the first floor of Orchard North and the ground floor of North Campus A, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). North Campus shares a Residence Director (RD) with the Lower Campus apartments. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the third floor of Falcone North.

Rooms

There are four separate apartment buildings on North Campus: A, B, C, & D. They are located at 371 Forest Street, about a 10 minute walk from main campus. Each building houses sophomores, juniors, and seniors in two-person (two single bedrooms) and four-person (two double bedrooms) apartments. There are a limited number of three-person (three single bedrooms) apartments. Each apartment also features a common room, full kitchen, and bathroom.

Features

Each North Campus building features laundry facilities on the ground floor as well as an elevator. North Campus A features a common lounge with tables/chairs, soft seating, vending machines, and a printer. North Campus B features a gym with cardio equipment and free weights. North Campus D features a common lounge with a pool table.

Residents on North Campus may choose to purchase any meal plan, but are not required due to having full kitchens.

A Floor Plan  B Floor Plan  C Floor Plan  D Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms

2 Single Bedrooms

Orchard Apartments

Staffing – Orchard NorthOrchard

Orchard North is home to two (2) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with eight (8) RAs in the Copleys, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Copley North adjacent to the lobby, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Orchard North shares a Residence Director (RD) with the Copleys, Cape, and Castle. The RD is a fulltime, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor of Copley North.

Staffing – Orchard South

Orchard South is home to three (3) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with eight (8) RAs in Fenway Hall, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the first floor of Fenway adjacent to the lobby, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Orchard South shares a Residence Director (RD) with Fenway. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the first floor of Fenway.

Rooms

Orchard North and Orchard South house juniors and seniors in five-person apartments (two double and one single bedroom). Each apartment also features a common room, full kitchen, and bathroom.

Features

Laundry facilities are available on the fourth floor of Orchard North and the second and third floors of Orchard South. There are lounges on each floor in both Orchard North and Orchard South.

Residents in the Orchard apartments may choose to purchase any meal plan (Unlimited, Value 15, Value 12, Apartment Plan, or 921 60), but are not required due to having full kitchens.

Orchard North Floor Plan     Orchard South Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms & 1 Single Bedroom

Rhodes Hall

Rhodes Hall

Staffing

Rhodes Hall is home to four (4) Resident Assistants (RAs) who, along with 15 RAs across Boylston A &B, Collins, and the Falcones, engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Collins Hall, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Rhodes shares a Residence Director (RD) with the other Main Campus Apartments. The RD is a fulltime, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the first floor of Boylston A.

Rooms

Rhodes Hall houses juniors and seniors in apartments that accommodate two or four students. Two-person apartments feature one double bedroom, and four-person apartments feature two double bedrooms. Each apartment also features a common room, full kitchen, and bathroom.

Features

Laundry facilities are available on the ground floor of Rhodes. Additionally, the Center for Health and Wellness is located on the ground floor (via a separate entrance).

Residents in Rhodes Hall may choose to purchase any meal plan, but are not required due to having full kitchens.

Rhodes Hall Floor Plan

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2 Double Bedrooms

1 Double Bedroom

On-Campus Houses for Returning Students

Cape House

Cape House

Staffing

Cape House is overseen by the Resident Assistant (RA) staff living in Orchard North. RAs engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Orchard North, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Cape House shares a Residence Director (RD) with North Campus, the Orchards, and Castle. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor of Orchard South.

Rooms

Cape House is located near the Dana Center on lower campus. It has one five-person apartment and one four-person apartment. There is one apartment on each floor.

Features

There are shared laundry facilities on the first floor of Cape House.

Residents in Cape House may choose to purchase any meal plan, but are not required due to having full kitchens.

Cape House Floor Plan

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Apartment 200

Apartment 300

Castle House

Castle Hall

Staffing

Castle House is overseen by the Resident Assistant (RA) staff living in the Orchards. RAs engage residents in establishing active living and learning environments where each individual is invested in promoting the success and safety of all members of the community. The RAs create and execute programs, address student concerns, and support the community when issues arise. There are 1-2 RAs on duty every night beginning at 7:30 p.m., and they are stationed in the RA office, located on the ground floor of Copley North adjacent to the lobby, from 7:30 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Sunday-Thursday) or 2:00 a.m. (Friday & Saturday). Castle House shares a Residence Director (RD) with North Campus, the Orchards, and Cape. The RD is a full-time, masters-level professional staff member who lives in the residence hall. The RD supervises the RAs, manages the residence hall, and provides support to residents. The RD office is located on the ground floor of Orchard South.

Rooms

Castle House is located near the Dana Center on lower campus and features seven single rooms with shared bathrooms.

Features

There is a common lounge space and full kitchen in Castle House.

Residents in Castle House may choose to purchase any meal plan, but are not required due to having full kitchens.

Castle Hall Floor Plan

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Single Room