Where do Freshman stay at Cornell?

All Freshmen live on North Campus. The dorms include Donlon Hall (often considered the most social bc approximately 100 students live on each floor), Court-Kay-Bauer Hall (a recently built, hotel-esque dorm), Mews (similar to Court-Kay-Bauer), Jameson Hall, Dixon Hall, and Balch Hall (which is an all girls dorm).

Who is Balch Hall at Cornell named after?

According to legend, Janet Balch insisted that her husband donate the money for the dormitory after attending an event at Allen’s fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi. The story goes that Mrs. Balch was offended by the behavior of the undergraduate brothers at an Alpha Delta Phi function.

Are Cornell dorms coed?

Cornell’s residence halls are vibrant and diverse communities where our students live, learn, and pursue their passions. Our residence halls are coed, except for Balch Hall, which is for first-year women only.

Are Cornell dorms heated?

Building temperatures are set at approximately 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit (20-22 degrees Celsius). Most buildings are heated with hot water, and you may be able to hear when the heating system is operating.

What happens if you miss room selection?

If you miss the Room Selection deadline, you will need to reapply for housing to be eligible for the Non-Guaranteed Waitlist.

What are residence halls like at Cornell University?

Cornell’s residence halls are vibrant and diverse communities where our students live, learn, and pursue their passions. Each one is a center of activity, study, socialization, cultural exploration, and fun.

What will happen to Balch Hall in 2021?

(During academic year 2021 – 2022 Balch Hall will be closed for renovations; there will be a community for female-identified students in Toni Morrison Hall.) All residence halls have single and double rooms; some also have triples and quads (two doubles that share an entrance).

Are your residence halls Coed or coed?

Our residence halls are coed, except for Balch Hall, which is for first-year women only. (During academic year 2021 – 2022 Balch Hall will be closed for renovations; there will be a community for female-identified students in Toni Morrison Hall.)

What kind of rooms are in a residence hall?

All residence halls have single and double rooms; some also have triples and quads (two doubles that share an entrance). Our housing options vary in physical location and environmental design. Please note that not every building has elevator access, air conditioning, wheelchair accessible rooms, and/or private bathrooms.