Residence Life at CSE

The Residence Life Program at the College of Saint Elizabeth is based on the belief that Residence Hall living provides a unique opportunity for students to gain a variety of experiences which supplement and complement formal classroom education.

Informal education, which takes place in the Residence Halls through programming, includes the personal development, appreciation for diversity, and democratic community living, all of which are essential aspects of the total college experience. In the process of student development, responsibility and accountability are promoted and expected.

The program seeks to make the Residence Halls a place where students have the opportunity to:

1. Develop a commitment to moral and ethical values and behavior
2. Understand and respect persons of diverse backgrounds and cultures
Communicate effectively
3. Develop a sense of community and pride in their living environment
4. Learn responsible citizenship
5. Develop a personal sense of spirituality
6. Learn accountability for individual and group behavior in order to maintain a positive living environment
7. Build a community that is inclusive, cohesive, and caring

 

Founders Hall

Founders Hall, built in 1966, is located directly across from Santa Rita Hall. This residence hall accommodates approximately 160 full-time undergraduate Women’s College students on four residential floors and houses the Office of Residence Life.

Amenities include:

• Wireless internet access
• Convenient and accessible parking areas
• Free laundry facilities with waiting area
• One kitchen per floor
• Designated smoking circle
• Easy access to the Sister Elizabeth Anne Maloney Wellness Center which includes Health and Counseling Services

 

In addition, Founders Hall offers two lounges that are comfortable spaces for studying or visiting with friends and guests. The Upper Founders Lounge is complete with traditional couches, a big screen TV, and a piano in a living room atmosphere. The Lower Founders Lounge includes a conference table for group meetings, comfy couches, a TV, and vending machines.

Residents of Founders Hall enjoy room amenities including free cable television, private sink areas, and personal phone connections with voicemail access.

 

O'Connor Hall

O'Connor Hall, built in 1926, is located directly across from the Greek Theater. This residence hall accommodates approximately 210 undergraduate full-time Women's College students on four residential floors.

Amenities include:

• Wireless internet access
• Convenient and accessible parking areas
• Free laundry facilities with waiting area
• Two kitchens per residential floor
• Designated smoking circle
• Twenty-four hour quiet study lounge

O'Connor Hall offers two lounges that are comfortable places to study or meet with friends and guests:

• The Parlor, located on the first floor of O'Connor Hall, is a formal lounge used primarily for events, meetings, and weekly liturgical services. The Parlor also has a baby grand piano that students can enjoy.
• The Lower Level Lounge is a cozy lounge with café couches and bistro tables, perfect for watching a movie or grabbing a snack. This lounge is complete with a big screen TV, vending machines, and student mailboxes.

Residents of O'Connor Hall enjoy room amenities including free cable television, private sink areas, and personal phone connections with voicemail access.