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Campus Housing

Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 1,748
Average Housing Costs $4,830
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 74%
Number of Dormitories 8
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 3
Best Dorms
  • Aikens
  • Reed
  • West Village
Worst Dorms
  • Hassinger
  • West

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Campus Housing at Susquehanna University

hockeyfreik31

'15

Psychology

4.6
A

Small Catch

The freshmen dorms are right at the heart of campus, and there is literally an option for everyone. The only minus to these is that there has not been WiFi, though it may be fixed next year. Upper class housing is similar, with even more options.

Jan 04, 2012

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Campus Housing at Susquehanna University

cardenas

'13

Biology

3.5
B

Conveinent Dorms

Aikens hall is near the campus center which houses three food locations and a computer lab. Reed hall is close to the campus center and music building. Smith hall is near the gym. Hassinger hall is inbetween the gym and library, but the dorm rooms are the smallest. Seibert hall is closest to the science buildings. North hall is closest to the newest science building, but has thin walls.

Aug 27, 2010

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Campus Housing at Susquehanna University

grossj

'11

Psychology

3.5
B

Close to Class

All the dorms are pretty decent, but the best options are Seibert and West Village. They aren't available for freshmen, though, so a newcomer's best option is either Reed or Aikens. No matter which dorm you're in, it will never take you more that 15 minutes to get to class.

Jul 15, 2010

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Room Types
  • Apartments
  • Doubles
  • Singles
  • Townhouses
  • Triples
Bed Types
  • Bunkable beds
  • Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Cable TV jack
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • 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.

Did You Know?

Seibert Hall, built in 1821, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Aikens Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 147
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: 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
Special Features: Elevator, student-controlled temperature settings

North Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 130
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, elevator, lounge

Reed Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 155
Bathrooms: Shared by hallway
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: Kitchenette on first floor, large lounge

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: Common areas, electronic access system, laundry, study rooms on second floor, kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator

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