Our Residence Halls
The following brief descriptions offer a glimpse of each of our residence halls. Read on to learn about all the buildings, common amenities, security and the residence hall staff who will make you feel at home at Hofstra.
The Netherlands
(Delft, Groningen, Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam, Tilberg, Utrecht, Orange, Rensselear, Breukelen, Amsterdam)
This complex is divided into two courtyards with a total of 11 two-story houses. Reserved specifically for first year students each house accommodates approximately 55 residents. All suites in this area contain two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge. The Netherlands core is also home to a dining facility, a satellite office for Academic Advisement, Counseling Services Residential Programs, and academic classroom space. The Netherlands is home to our first year student Living Learning Communities.
(Delft, Groningen, Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam, Tilberg, Utrecht, Orange, Rensselear, Breukelen, Amsterdam)
This complex is divided into two courtyards with a total of 11 two-story houses. Reserved specifically for first year students each house accommodates approximately 55 residents. All suites in this area contain two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge. The Netherlands core is also home to a dining facility, a satellite office for Academic Advisement, Counseling Services Residential Programs, and academic classroom space. The Netherlands is home to our first year student Living Learning Communities.
The High Rises
(Alliance, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Estabrook, Enterprise, Vander Poel)
Six high-rise residence halls are located directly north of the Student Center. They consist of five coed halls and one all-female hall (Bill of Rights). Each high-rise building accommodates between 225 to 300 students and holds single, double, triple, and quad rooms with common area bathrooms at each end of the hallway.
(Alliance, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Estabrook, Enterprise, Vander Poel)
Six high-rise residence halls are located directly north of the Student Center. They consist of five coed halls and one all-female hall (Bill of Rights). Each high-rise building accommodates between 225 to 300 students and holds single, double, triple, and quad rooms with common area bathrooms at each end of the hallway.
Liberty and Republic
These two-story buildings are home to our Honors College. They provide accommodations for approximately 150 undergraduate students. The bedrooms are double occupancy with common area bathrooms in the hallway. Republic Hall is also home to the Health & Wellness center.
These two-story buildings are home to our Honors College. They provide accommodations for approximately 150 undergraduate students. The bedrooms are double occupancy with common area bathrooms in the hallway. Republic Hall is also home to the Health & Wellness center.
Nassau and Suffolk
This six-story twin complex provides accommodations for approximately 600 undergraduate students. Residents live in suites comprised of 4, 5, or 6 students with a semiprivate bathroom. The bedrooms are either single, double or triple rooms. Some suites also have a common lounge. The 6th floor of Nassau is reserved for the upperclassmen civic engagement living learning community.
This six-story twin complex provides accommodations for approximately 600 undergraduate students. Residents live in suites comprised of 4, 5, or 6 students with a semiprivate bathroom. The bedrooms are either single, double or triple rooms. Some suites also have a common lounge. The 6th floor of Nassau is reserved for the upperclassmen civic engagement living learning community.
Colonial Square
(Jamestown, Newport, Plymouth, Williamsburg, Dover, Portsmouth, Providence, Quincy, Salem, Cambridge, Hampton, Hempstead, New York, Norwich)
The largest residence hall complex on the campus has three courtyards with a total of 14 two-story houses. Individual houses accommodate between 55 to 65 residents per house. Each house has suites containing either two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge; three double rooms and a bathroom with no lounge, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom with no lounge, or one triple bedroom with a private bathroom. New York, Providence, and Hempstead houses are reserved specifically for first year students.
(Jamestown, Newport, Plymouth, Williamsburg, Dover, Portsmouth, Providence, Quincy, Salem, Cambridge, Hampton, Hempstead, New York, Norwich)
The largest residence hall complex on the campus has three courtyards with a total of 14 two-story houses. Individual houses accommodate between 55 to 65 residents per house. Each house has suites containing either two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge; three double rooms and a bathroom with no lounge, two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a bathroom with no lounge, or one triple bedroom with a private bathroom. New York, Providence, and Hempstead houses are reserved specifically for first year students.
New Complex
Located across the parking lot from the Student Center, New Complex houses first year students. The building consists of suites comprised of two double or triple rooms, a bathroom, and a lounge.
Located across the parking lot from the Student Center, New Complex houses first year students. The building consists of suites comprised of two double or triple rooms, a bathroom, and a lounge.
Graduate Hall
The Graduate Residence Hall is Hofstra University’s newest residence hall opening for Graduate and Law students as of Fall 2008. This new 5-story residential facility will offer apartment/suite style living and will be located on the North Campus, between Constitution and Alliance Halls. Each suite will have multiple bedrooms, with shared common spaces, kitchenettes and bathrooms. The Graduate Residence Hall will house both single and double occupied bedrooms within three basic suite types: four bedroom suites, three bedroom suites, and 2 bedroom suites. Each common area will include a couch, love seat, and coffee tables. The kitchenettes will be comprised of a stove top burner, refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen table with chairs.
The Graduate Residence Hall is Hofstra University’s newest residence hall opening for Graduate and Law students as of Fall 2008. This new 5-story residential facility will offer apartment/suite style living and will be located on the North Campus, between Constitution and Alliance Halls. Each suite will have multiple bedrooms, with shared common spaces, kitchenettes and bathrooms. The Graduate Residence Hall will house both single and double occupied bedrooms within three basic suite types: four bedroom suites, three bedroom suites, and 2 bedroom suites. Each common area will include a couch, love seat, and coffee tables. The kitchenettes will be comprised of a stove top burner, refrigerator, microwave, and kitchen table with chairs.
Residence Hall Common Amenities
While there are a number of different living areas available on the Hofstra campus, each residence hall has similar common amenities. Each residence hall has laundry, study and kitchen facilities in a common area within the building. Residence hall rooms are supplied with a bed, dresser, wardrobe or closet, desk, chair and wastebasket for each individual student. Each room is also equipped with a phone, cable and computer port.
While there are a number of different living areas available on the Hofstra campus, each residence hall has similar common amenities. Each residence hall has laundry, study and kitchen facilities in a common area within the building. Residence hall rooms are supplied with a bed, dresser, wardrobe or closet, desk, chair and wastebasket for each individual student. Each room is also equipped with a phone, cable and computer port.