Lawrence Hall

A traditional residence hall, Lawrence Hall offers double rooms and a common bathroom on each wing. Lawrence Hall was constructed in 1971, renovated in 2004, and houses 210 students. Oliver's Lounge, a game room open to all on-campus residents, is also located in Lawrence Hall.

Lawrence Hall is named after the United States Brig of War, launched on June 25, 1813, and was originally selected as Commodore Perry's flagship. Lieutenant John Yarnall of Pennsylvania commanded the Lawrence.

Building Type

Traditional

Room Types

Double

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students

Population

210

Building Amenities

Community Bathroom
Laundry
Rec/Game Room
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi

 

 

Room Furnishings

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Closet
Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
MicroFridge
Moveable Furniture
Trash Can
Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring
XL Twin Mattress (80")

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Room Diagrams

Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Item Length Width Height
Item Bedroom Length 15' 5" Width 11' Height 7' 9"
Item Door Length   Width 3' Height 6' 11"
Item Window Length   Width 5' 9" Height 4' 7"
Item Closet Length 2' Width 3' 4" Height 7'
Item Bed Length 6' 8" Width 3' Height Adjustable up to 2'
Item Mattress Length 6' 8" Width 3' Height 7"
Item Desk Length 2' 6" Width 3' 6" Height 4' 7"
Item Microfridge Length 1' 7" Width 1' 6" Height 3' 10"
Item Desk Chair Length 1' 7" Width 1' 6" Height 2' 7"
Item Dresser Length 1' 8" Width 2' Height 3' 11"

Building Floor Plans

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First Floor

Second Floor

Third Floor

Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Residence Hall Lawrence Hall Room Type Double Occupancy 2 Fall $3,799 Spring $3,799
Residence Hall Lawrence Hall Room Type Double as Single Occupancy 1 Fall $4,749 Spring $4,749

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