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Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
57 %
Best Dorms
- Carl Becker House
- Hans Bethe House
- William Keeton House
- Donlon Hall
- High Rise 5
- Mews Hall
- Sheldon Court (upperclassmen)
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
1
Worst Dorms
- The Gothics
- Balch Hall
- Low Rise 7
- Townhouses
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
College Prowler Take
A new West Campus housing initiative has built five dorms for returning Cornell students, each with a dining hall, common spaces, and a live-in professor to create a communal feeling, similar to that of North Campus. These dorms are much-desired for those who wish to live on campus past freshman year. Some lesser-known options are the themed program houses, and the cooperative houses, where students share in the responsibility of the taking care of the house. These smaller units often create a more familial living environment. Many students choose to live in a fraternity or sorority house on North or West Campus, some of which are owned by Cornell. The quality of these houses varies, although all usually include laundry, a meal plan, and common areas, as well as, of course, access to social activities. The biggest complaints about on-campus housing are the price of the dorms and the meal plans that are sometimes required to live in certain dorms, like the West Campus housing system. However, such expenses are common at Cornell, and most students agree that living on-campus, especially freshman year, can be an easy way to meet other Cornellians and remain connected to the campus scene.
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farabove2010 says: Cornell University 2014 Engineering  |
The bad dorms on West Campus...
The bad dorms on West Campus (upperclassmen) have recently been demolished and new dorms have been built. These new dorms are modeled after residential colleges, and each has its own dining hall, faculty in residence, and activities. While some complain the new buildings look like "student factories," rooms in these buildings are now some of the best on campus.
Campus Housing: January 22, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The dorms for the freshmen are...
The dorms for the freshmen are very nice. Mews and Court are the newest and have air conditioning throughout. After freshman year, most students tend to live off campus. |
Anonymous says: |
As a freshman you’ll be on north...
As a freshman you’ll be on north campus, which is nice. Sophomore year, try for Cascadilla because it’s in Collegetown;there’s a better upperclassmen scene there. |
Anonymous says: |
As of the past few years, all...
As of the past few years, all freshmen have been moved to north campus. This project has provoked more of a closer knit bonding experience for students who are all centralized in one place. The newly-erected dorms are the nicest from what I’ve heard (Court and Mews Halls), while some of the older ones (Donlon and Lowrise) aren’t. Some female students prefer any other dorms to Balch Hall, since it’s single-sex. |
Anonymous says: |
There are a wide variety of dorms...
There are a wide variety of dorms at Cornell. Freshmen get the new, modern dorms on north campus, while upperclassmen are typically stuck down on west campus in the older, gothic looking buildings. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV and phone jacks
- Closet
- Desk and chair
- Desk lamp
- Dresser
- Internet connection
- Night stand
- Phone
Available for Rent
Microwaves and refrigerators
Bed Types
- Bunkable beds
- Twin extra-long
Also Available
- Computer labs, in-house kitchens, smoke-free dorms, study lounges, and television rooms
Cleaning Service
Yes, at Appel Commons, Noyes Community Center, and Robert Purcell Community Center
Dormitories
Clara Dickson Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 469
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Colonial-style building centrally located on north campus, sand volleyball courts outside, renovated social/community rooms
Cascadilla Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 375
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
French/Collegiate Gothic design, TV/social lounge, piano, laundry, elevators, kitchen, computer networking, study lounge
660 Stewart
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 27
Bathrooms: Shared by house
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Washer and dryer, pool table, fireplace, library, TV, parking paid through transportation services, spacious lawn, a panoramic view of Cayuga Lake; these students have no meal plan so some members cook for themselves; others cook in groups, and the remainder eat at other coops
Balch Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 386
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Women only
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, and triples
Ivy-covered exterior, mullioned windows, a flagstone-bedded interior courtyard and gardens, spacious lounges, sinks in each room, music practice rooms with a piano, laundry, elevators, kitchen, computer networking, and library
Ujamaa Residential College
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 140
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Single and double suites
Ujamaa creates a living environment that celebrates Black heritage and promotes the integration of personal goals with academic and professional opportunities. Features three TV and social lounges, a computer room, study lounge, library, and lobby conference area
Triphammer Cooperative
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Large living room with fireplace, free laundry facilities, TV room, a piano, free parking, nonsmoking atmosphere, mandatory meal plan with vegetarian homemade dinners prepared Sunday–Thursday
Carl Becker House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 30
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
All members share house leadership with Professor Cindy Hazan, who as House Professor and Dean. The house has affiliations with other faculty, senior university staff, coaches, and members of the community to enrich the experience and transform the nature and quality of their interactions with faculty; it has a dining room, leisure common area, library, pantry, guest suite, and rooms for computing, seminars, academic support, and programs.
Von Cramm Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Living room with fireplace, pool table, backyard, parking paid through transportation services, bike storage and laundry facilities; dinner is eaten together six times a week, chores are split amongst residents
Akwe:kon
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 35
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Akwe:kon is a Program House that celebrates American Indian culture and heritage. There is a community room, two guest rooms, library, two study lounges, laundry room, full kitchen with a dishwasher, and computer lab with printer and game sign out.
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Court-Kay-Bauer Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 279
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Central air conditioning; study lounge, kitchen, and TV lounge on each floor; first floor community space includes a large kitchen, laundry facilities, vending machines, bike storage room, lounges designed for studying and programming
Jerome H. Holland International Living Center
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 144
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Single and double suites
Residents are from all over the world share a study room, social lounge, and kitchen with their unit; a library, computer room, flag room, bike room, a large community lounge with a fireplace, grand piano, cable TV, and a foosball table with everyone
High Rise 5
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 201
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
The hall has a study lounge and kitchen on every floor, a TV lounge on the main floor, elevators, computer labs; each has a Skylounge on the top floor, which overlooks all of north campus, the University golf course, and Fuertes Observatory
Ecology House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 96
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
A community-based, environmentally-aware program house; two study lounges; the Fireside Lounge with ping-pong table, TV room, pool and foosball tables, and a wood pellet stove; outside student-run garden, a compost pile, sand volleyball court, outdoor furniture, a gas grill, and plenty of green space; they maintain a cabin at Cornell Plantations next to Fall Creek
Just About Music (JAM)
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 144
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Single and double suites
Practice rooms, regularly tuned pianos, a drum set, a concert stage with lighting and soundcenter and on-going student activities, a CD library, and a recording studio where residents can document their musical progress and record demo tapes and CDs; they also share two community centers, mail services, a fitness center, and on-going student activites
Alice Cook House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 16
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Laundry, lounge, study room, library, kitchenette, picnic tables in courtyard, computer room, music practice room with piano, mail room with DVD
Low Rises 6
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 156
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
There is a main lounge area with fireplace. It is quiet and pleasant place to live.
Latino Living Center
Floors: 1
Number of Occupants: 57
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Single and double suites
Located in Anna Comstock Hall on north campus; has it’s own kitchen, library, computer room, TV and social lounge, study, and laundry facilities; programs and activities, dances, dinners, and events are sponsored throughout the year
Wait Avenue Cooperative
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 15
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 7 singles, 4 doubles
Kitchen with a microwave oven, living room, laundry facilities, and television; meals are left up to individuals, some cook for themselves and others participate in a University meal plan
Flora Rose House
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
In-house dining hall, study rooms, library, guest suite, ping pong table.
112 Edgemoor
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 12
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Located close to Cascadilla Gorge and Collegetown
Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 194
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites
Committed to creating an atmosphere for dance, music, visual art, and theatre to flourish. Facilities include dining hall, coffeehouse, student-run theatre, art gallery, music practice room, dark room, and recording studio.
Hans Bethe House
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
In-house dining hall, study rooms, library, pantry, coffee bar, and guest suite.
Schuyler House
Number of Occupants: 130
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
The Transfer Student Community, Schuyler House is the residential hall for transfer students. Schuyler is a 15–20 minute walk from campus. Each floor has a shared kitchen, and the building has laundry facilities.
Low Rise 7
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 149
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
There is a main lounge area with fireplace. It is quiet and pleasant place to live.
Jameson Hall
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
The hall has a study lounge and kitchen on every floor, a TV lounge on the main floor, elevators, computer labs; each has a Skylounge on the top floor, which overlooks all of north campus, the University golf course, and Fuertes Observatory
William Keeton House
Floors: 3
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
In-house dining hall, study rooms, library, pantry, and guest suite.
Sheldon Court
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 167
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
French/Collegiate Gothic design, TV/social lounge, piano, laundry, elevators, kitchen, computer networking, study lounge
Wait Terrace
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 15
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 5 singles, 5 doubles
Refurnished living room with color TV, parking paid through transportation services, laundry facilities, enclosed and outdoor porches, plenty of storage space; meals are cooked individually, and all members are responsible for cleaning the house
Multicultural Living Learning Unit
Floors: 1
Number of Occupants: 54
Bathrooms: 2
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Ideal location in north campus; this community is made up of students with diverse backgrounds; it includes a living room, den with with a small reading library, TV, VCR, stereo, and DVD player, two kitchens, a study lounge, and laundry room
Watermargin
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 23
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Large kitchen, laundry facilities, TV, two fireplaces, ping-pong and foosball tables; members share responsibility in cleaning and cooking
Wari Cooperative
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 10
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Housing for African American women who complete a survey to apply, Laundry facilities, a TV room, a spacious kitchen; some choose to prepare their own meals, others enroll in a university meal plan
Prospect of Whitby
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 18
Bathrooms: 3
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Members share in house upkeep with weekly house jobs; dinners are prepared by members; includes a living room with a fireplace and a piano, a pool room with bike storage, laundry facilities, limited parking, a porch swing, and a large kitchen shop, pottery studio, and a jewelry shop; annual events such as the MasqueRave, Halloween-themed bash, the traditional reading of Handel’s Messiah, and the twice a year showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show are open to the entire Cornell community
The Gothics (Founders, Lyon, McFaddin, Mennen, and South Baker)
Floors: 4 per building
Number of Occupants: 315
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes; Lyon and Meenen female only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
All are Gothic towers; there is laundry in Lyon, kitchens, computer networking, study lounges, and TV/social lounges in all towers
Mews Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 279
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Ideal location in north campus, includes central air conditioning; each floor has two study areas, bike storage room, and kitchen
Mary Donlon Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 465
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Close to many north campus buildings; has a formal lounge, seating areas, and the Mary Donlon Library on first floor; theater-style multi-purpose room including a big screen TV, used for special dances and events, such as Monday Night Football or World Poker Night
Campus Owned Apartments
Townhouse Community
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 306
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Single-sex apartments
Residents: First-year students
Room Types: Double-bedroom apartments
Each apartment includes a living room, kitchen, and two double bedrooms; residents have their own community-center building, which is a focal point of activities and programs
Did You Know?If you are a first-year student, you will reside on north campus in one of the program houses or traditional residence halls. You will find an abundance of resources, delicious foods, fun things to do, and many other social and academic opportunities.
On the first day of finals week, freshmen emerge from their dorms on balconies and dreadfully shriek into the darkness of the night, also called Midnight Howl.
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