Explore information about each of the residence halls and housing facilities on the Colgate University campus.

 

First-Year and Sophomore Housing Facilities

All first-year and sophomore students live in a facility within their residential commons. Explore the details about each of these facilities below.

Andrews Hall

Andrews Hall features mostly suite-style living for its residents, featuring two bedrooms with a shared common space between them. Suites in this building are comprised of a small common room connected to bedrooms. The suite common rooms typically serve as the primary space where students study and socialize. There are also three study spaces located on the fourth floor, and laundry machines located at the basement level shared by the residents throughout the building.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Brown Commons

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Styles

  • Suite
  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Extra-long twin bed

Suite Common Space Furniture

  • Desks
  • Desk chairs
East Hall

East Hall features primarily traditional residence hall double rooms with a small number of singles and triples. Laundry facilities are located on the first and third floors, and there is a lounge on the first floor. The Center for Women’s Studies is located in the ground floor, accessible via a separate entrance.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Brown Commons

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple

Room Style

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra-long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Exterior shot of Gate House

Gate House is a two-floor residence hall featuring traditional residence hall doubles and triples. Each room is individually climate controlled with heat and air conditioning within a pre-set temperature range set for the building. There are laundry facilities on the first floor and a lounge on the second floor.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Brown Commons

Room Type Available

  • Double/Triple

Room Style

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra-long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Burke Hall from the quad

In this multistory residential facility, students reside in traditional double rooms on the three upper floors. Study lounges are available throughout the building. The first floor and ground level are dedicated to seminar rooms, classrooms, offices for the Residential Commons, and social lounges.  There is also a small kitchen with scheduled open hours. Each room is individually climate controlled with heat and air conditioning within a pre-set temperature range set for the building.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Brown Commons

Room Type Available

  • Double

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Room Style

  • Standard
Bryan Complex

The Bryan Complex comprises Cobb, Crawshaw, Parke, and Russell houses. Crawshaw House is home to the Harlem Renaissance Center. The complex features single- and double-occupancy rooms within suites. Suites in this complex share a bathroom and a small hallway area. Each floor in the building has a lounge. Each building has a laundry facility in the basement. There is a larger, shared kitchen with scheduled open hours in the Edge — a multi-purpose space at the center of the complex where events, seminars, and small gatherings for the Commons take place.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Hancock Commons

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Style

  • Suite

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Suite

  • Bathroom
Curtis Hall

Curtis Hall features mostly traditional residence hall double bedrooms, with the exception of a small number of suites for sophomores. Every floor has a lounge or common space, and laundry machines are located in the basement. Curtis Hall's ground floor is also home to Haven. The first floor of Curtis has a small kitchen with scheduled open hours available for students to use and shared by all the residents of the building.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Ciccone Commons

Room Type Available

  • Double

Room Styles

  • Standard
  • Suite

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Drake Hall

Drake Hall features a variety of room types, though most are traditional residence hall doubles. There are a small number of suites available to sophomores in which there are single and double rooms. Every floor has a lounge or common space, and laundry machines are located in the basement. There is a shared kitchen on the first floor of the building with scheduled open hours. The Office of Residential Life is also located in Drake Hall, accessible via a separate entrance.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Ciccone Commons

Room Type Available

  • Singles in suites
  • Double
  • Triple

Room Styles

  • Standard
  • Suites

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra-long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Pinchin Hall

In this multistory residential facility, students reside in traditional double rooms on the three upper floors. Study lounges are available throughout the building. The first floor and ground level are dedicated to seminar rooms, classrooms, offices for the Residential Commons, and social lounges.  There is also a small kitchen with scheduled open hours. Each room is individually climate controlled with heat and air conditioning within a pre-set temperature range set for the building.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Dart Colegrove Commons

Room Type Available

  • Double

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra-long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Room Style

  • Standard
The exterior of Stillman Hall

Stillman is a multifloor residence hall featuring mostly suite-style units, with a small number of standard double and single rooms as well. Typical suites include a common area between two bedrooms. Each floor of Stillman has a small, shared study area, and there is a larger lounge on the first floor. Laundry machines are located on the ground floor.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Dart Colegrove Commons

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Styles

  • Suite
  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra-long twin bed

Suite Common Space Furniture

  • Desks
  • Desk chairs
West Hall

West Hall is a multistory residence hall located between the Academic and Residential Quads, featuring mostly traditional residence hall doubles, as well as a small number of singles and triple rooms. There is a lounge space located on the first floor, equipped with a television and microwave, where students are able to study or socialize with peers. Laundry facilities are located on the first and third floors.

Additional Details

Commons Affiliation

Dart Colegrove Commons

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple

Room Style

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe
  • Extra-long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Exterior shot of 113 Broad St.

The 113 Broad Street Complex features single- and double-occupancy rooms within suites. Bedrooms in a suite share a bathroom.

The complex comprises Brigham, Read, Shepardson, and Whitnall houses, and each floor has a small common lounge. Laundry facilities are located in the basement.

The Core is a common space shared by each of the four buildings. The Core contains study space on the second floor, a kitchen operated by the Office of International Student Services (with scheduled open hours), and the first floor is home to the Shaw Wellness Institute. Residents may also access laundry facilities.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Style

  • Suite

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra-long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenities in Room

  • Bathroom

Junior and Senior Housing Facilities


While students remain affiliated with their Residential Commons throughout their four years on campus, they may select from a variety of residential options during their junior and senior years. These options provide opportunities for exploring shared interests with a group, forming new communities, or pursuing independent living. Learn more about the junior and senior experience, or explore more about individual residential facilities below.

Exterior shot of the Bunche House

Bunche House is a mid-sized residential facility featuring single and double bedrooms. It also features a spacious living area on the first floor, a large kitchen, laundry room, and communal dining space. This facility is currently home to the Creative Arts Society.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Style

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Exterior shot of 94 Broad St.

This residential facility is associated with the La Casa theme community. It features primarily double and single bedrooms, with some triples. The facility also boasts spacious common areas that are perfect for meetings, studying, and socializing. As the social house for Hancock Residential Commons, the shared areas of this residence are often used for programs and gatherings sponsored by the commons. Residents may also access a small full kitchen and laundry facilities.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple

Room Style

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Exterior shot of 100 Broad St.

A mid-sized residential facility, 100 Broad Street’s units mostly consist of two large rooms joined into one shared area. On the main floor, there is a large common space for studying and socializing, and there is a large kitchen. This facility is currently home to the Afrikan Diaspora theme community. Residents may also access laundry facilities.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple

Room Style

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Cushman House in the snow

The house at 102 Broad Street is the residential facility associated with the Pink Haus theme community, and features primarily double and single bedrooms. Residents may also access living, study, and dining spaces on the first floor. The shared areas of this residence are often used for programs and gatherings. Residents may also access laundry facilities.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double
  • Triple

Room Styles

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
104 Broad Street

At 104 Broad Street is a mid-sized student community featuring double and single bedrooms. Residents may also access large shared living and dining space on the first floor, as well as a laundry area, kitchen, and small bathroom. This facility is often home to residential interest groups.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Styles

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Students chat on the porch of 110 Broad Street

Located at 110 Broad Street is a larger residence that serves as the residential location of the Interfaith theme community. It mostly features double and single bedrooms in addition to large shared kitchen and dining areas. Residents also have access to common spaces on the first floor that are ideal for studying or recreation. The shared areas of this residence are often used for programs and gatherings sponsored by the commons. Residents may also access laundry facilities.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Style

  • Standard

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Amenity in Room

  • Carpet
Exterior of 118 Broad St.

A small house, 118 Broad Street offers single and double bedrooms, a shared kitchen, living and dining space, and a laundry facility. This house is home to the Asia House theme community.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Style

  • Standard

Amenities in Room

  • Carpet
Exterior of the Newell Apartments

Newell features apartments furnished with living, dining, and bedroom furniture. Three-person apartments include a single bedroom and a double bedroom, while four-person apartments include two single bedrooms and a double room. Laundry facilities are located in the basement of each building.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Single
  • Double

Room Style

  • Apartment

Amenities in Room

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Suite Common Space Furniture

  • Couches
  • Chairs
  • Dining room table and chairs

Cleaning Responsibilities

  • Students clean apartment, including bathroom and kitchen
Exterior view of Parker Apartments and Parker Commons

Parker features apartments furnished with living, dining, and bedroom furniture. All Parker apartments are two floors, with the kitchen and living area on the ground floor and double bedrooms and a full bathroom on the second floor. Most units house four students in two bedrooms. A limited number of six-person units have a third bedroom and an additional half-bath on the first floor. Laundry facilities are located in the Parker Commons, a building in the center of the complex.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Double

Room Style

  • Apartment

Amenities in Room

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Suite Common Space Furniture

  • Couches
  • Chairs
  • Dining room table and chairs

Cleaning Responsibilities

  • Students clean apartment, including bathroom and kitchen
Exterior of the University Court Apartments

University Court features four-person apartments furnished with living, dining, and bedroom furniture. Each apartment features a bathroom, living/dining room area, a full kitchen, and two double bedrooms. Laundry facilities are located in building 6.

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Double

Room Style

  • Apartment

Amenities in Room

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Suite Common Space Furniture

  • Couches
  • Chairs
  • Dining room table and chairs

Cleaning Responsibilities

  • Students clean apartment, including bathroom and kitchen

The townhouse complex is comprised of 8- and 16-person units for sophomores (in 2019-2020), juniors, and seniors. Each townhouse has double rooms as well as a large living area, kitchen, and bathroom facilities for the residents in the townhouse to share. 

Additional Details

Room Types Available

  • Double

Room Style

  • Apartment

Amenities in Room

  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom

Room Furniture

  • Dresser
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Suite Common Space Furniture

  • Couches
  • Chairs
  • Dining room table and chairs

Cleaning Responsibilities

  • Students clean apartment, including living room, bathroom and kitchen
  • Students clear porches and steps outside unit with shovels the University provides annually

Maintenance and Cleaning Responsibilities

Please note these statements from the Housing Agreement regarding maintenance and cleaning responsibilities expected by junior and senior students inside and outside the buildings:

Students are responsible for cleaning the interiors of their rooms/apartments/suites. Although many common spaces within university residences are cleaned regularly by the custodial staff, students are responsible for maintaining an environment in their personal and shared living spaces that is healthy and safe and does not require excess cleaning. All lounges and common bathrooms in residence halls are cleaned by custodial staff on a regular basis. Custodial cleaning provided in houses varies dependent upon the size of the house and programming initiatives. In areas where custodial operations perform regular or scheduled cleaning, students must comply with the request to remove personal belongings to allow for thorough cleaning.

Residents of the Townhouses are required to clear snow from both porches of their residence up to the sidewalk; shovels are provided annually.