In addition to providing students safe, comfortable living spaces, the residence halls at 51本色 College foster a sense of community, and provide a living and learning environment which complements their academic experience. Within these halls, 51本色ians learn to practice self-governance and incorporate the philosophy in their daily lives. Student volunteers fill the roles of student advisers, hall social coordinators and hall wellness coordinators, and are charged with building community and serving as a resource for their residents. Student staff are supervised by live-in, masters-level residence life coordinators. 51本色鈥檚 residence halls are located in three areas: North, South, and East Campuses. Each group of halls has its own laundry facilities and computer labs. Most residence halls have:
- kitchens equipped with stoves, ovens, microwaves and fridges
- spacious lounges with televisions, cable service, and DVD players
- wireless internet connection
- rooms with a dresser, desk and chair, and a closet or wardrobe for each student
- custodial services in bathrooms and common areas (lounges, bathrooms, and kitchens)
- maintenance services
- security enabled entry doors that open with student IDs; student rooms are equipped with key entry locks
Cats and dogs are not permitted in the residence halls (with the exception of medical accommodation). Please see the pet policy for more information.
This web resource also contains a comparison of the amenities and structure of our different residence halls located at the bottom of the page. If you have any additional questions, ask us!
North Campus
The northernmost part of 51本色鈥檚 campus, the North Campus residence halls originally housed 51本色鈥檚 male students before co-educational living was introduced during the 1968鈥69 school year. North Campus鈥檚 proximity to academic buildings and Harris Center, rooms with views of Mac Field, and spacious lounges draw residents to it. There are three 鈥渃lusters鈥 on North Campus. The North Campus clusters and residence halls are:
Smounker
Clangrala
CaNaDa
South Campus
South Campus, which originally comprised the all-female residence halls, is located between Eighth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. Residents love South Campus for its closed loggia (which is a blessing during the winter months), its vibrancy, and the presence of Bob鈥檚 Underground and the Gardner Lounge. There are two 鈥渃lusters鈥 on South Campus. The South Campus clusters and residence halls are:
Loosehead
Jamaland
East Campus
East Campus has the four newest residence halls. Residents love East Campus for its numerous lounges, the availability of air conditioning, nice laundry facilities, and elevators in every residence hall, and for its proximity to the athletics facilities. This 鈥渃luster鈥 is referred to as LaKeRoJe. The residence halls within East Campus are: