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Susquehanna University - Campus HousingCollege Prowler3.46
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Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
74 %
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments
3
College Prowler Take
Dorm rooms at SU are larger than most, with plenty of closet space. However, some dorm rooms are better than others. Hassinger Hall, a freshman dorm, has rooms that are far smaller than any other dorm on campus, and West Hall does not have air conditioning. Microwaves are not allowed in dorm rooms, but there is usually one per floor, which is much more convenient than it sounds and means that rooms never reek of burnt popcorn (but the hallway will). In recent years, the trend of putting freshmen in forced triples has increased, but this setup is doable after a little experimenting with bed and desk placements. Overall, the rooms (excepting Hassinger) are large and airy, especially if there are only two students living there. Certain dorms also have reputations, particularly those that house freshmen. Seibert Hall is quiet with residents who rarely cause trouble. Smith Hall is the polar opposite: it is loud and full of rowdy students, and a rule is always being broken. But regardless, students manage to have fun wherever they live. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
None of the dorms are horrible,...
None of the dorms are horrible, but some are definitely nicer than others. Smith is the nicest of the freshman dorms. Aikens is a nice upperclassman dorm. Basically, if you like the people in your dorm, then you won’t mind where you are living. |
Anonymous says: |
I really enjoyed living in Smith...
I really enjoyed living in Smith my freshman year because the rooms were really new and nice, and I liked living with only freshmen. |
Anonymous says: |
If I had to avoid any dorm, I...
If I had to avoid any dorm, I would probably avoid Hass because, while it’s quiet and still has a good location, the rooms are really small—especially if you aren’t used to sharing a room. Most students try for Smith, and I definitely agree with that. |
Anonymous says: |
I lived in Smith, and the rooms...
I lived in Smith, and the rooms there are the biggest; it’s where most freshmen like to live. It houses more freshmen than the other dorms. Hass has the smallest rooms on campus, but it is probably one of the quietest dorms, which can be a plus. While Smith allows freshmen to meet more people and has a great location, it is really noisy all the time, no matter what time of day, which has it’s downsides, especially at night. Hass allows people to meet each other, but is a much quieter dorm, which has it’s down sides as well. |
Anonymous says: |
All of the dorms are mediocre. But...
All of the dorms are mediocre. But as an upperclassman, the suites and townhouses seem like great places to stay. |
Interested in
Susquehanna? FactsWhat You Get
- Dresser
- Ethernet and phone connections
Also Available
- It is possible to request a roommate who does not smoke; smoking is not allowed inside the dorms, regardless. There is special-interest housing available called “project housing,” but it’s not available to freshmen. A certain number of members of a volunteer organization can get a university-owned apartment or suite together.
Cleaning Service
Dorm rooms are not cleaned, but bathrooms in all university-owned housing are cleaned. Trash cans in the halls are emptied by the cleaning services.
Dormitories
Aikens Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 147
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Building is set up as two parts, with lounges serving as “bridges” between the two halves
Hassinger Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 80
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Elevator, student-controlled temperature settings
North Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 130
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Air conditioning, elevator, lounge
Reed Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 155
Bathrooms: Shared by hallway
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Large lounge on first floor, two laundry rooms
Scholar’s House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 24
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Students in Scholar’s participate in a special academic project
Seibert Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 82
Bathrooms: Shared by cluster, some private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles arranged in small quad suites and two-story suites
Students in Seibert are involved in volunteer work or are international students
Smith Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 275
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Elevator, student-controlled temperature settings, large closets, seminar rooms, three lounges
West Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 159
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Kitchenette on first floor, large lounge
Campus-Owned Apartments
Isaacs and Roberts Houses
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 32
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Two singles and three doubles in each eight-person townhouse
Dining area, kitchenette, storage room
Sassafras Complex
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 55
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments, suites, townhouses
Common areas, electronic access system, laundry, study rooms on second floor, kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator
Shobert Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 54
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Eight-person apartments, six-and four-person suites
Common areas, electronic access system, laundry, study rooms on second floor, kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator
Did You Know?Seibert Hall, built in 1821, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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