Residence Halls

Living on Campus at Centenary University can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences for a college student.

The Office of Residence Life works at engaging students outside the classroom and making the learning experience a more well-rounded one. Our goal is to foster the student’s development and encourage them to become lifelong learners. Our Residence Life staff will foster the personal, social, and intellectual growth of the students so they can be responsible citizens in our residential community.

Advantages to Living on Campus

• Students get the opportunity to live on their own and learn to be accountable for themselves.
• You will interact with a diverse group of peers that will expand your worldview and strengthen your global understanding.
• Meet several classmates/peers and interact with them outside the classroom in a more relaxed environment.
• Convenient access to many resources (academic buildings, library, athletic facilities, dining hall) without needing to travel far.
• Technology in all rooms: free cable in your room, and wireless internet anywhere on campus.
• Live-in professional staff and student staff that are available to assist you 24/7

Our residence halls are a quiet retreat from academics, sports, and activities on campus

We maintain eight residence halls for over 700 students. Each hall is different and offers living spaces with a variety of configurations. Most residence halls feature community bathrooms, with free laundry facilities, and game rooms – and have options:

• Double rooms 
• Single rooms 
• Apartment style 1-bedroom units

Room Rates

Meal Plans

Visit our Dining Services page for more details…

Resident Halls On-Campus Housing Options

Anderson Hall – Features double rooms with a community bathroom located on each floor. Two lounges have a pool table and foosball. There are limited single rooms available to those approved through Accessibility Services.

Bennett-Smith Hall – apartment-style residence for upperclassmen. Each apartment contains a kitchen and living room, four single bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Additional fees apply.

Founders Hall – apartment-style residence for upperclassmen. Each apartment contains a kitchen and living room, four single bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Additional fees apply.

Lotte Hall – Catering to transfer and returning students, the residence offers a community kitchen.

Reeves Hall – Accommodations for returning students include double rooms organized in groups, each around a shared bathroom. Quiet study areas are available.

Smith Hall – home to first-year students. Accommodations include double rooms organized in groups, each around a shared bathroom. Quiet study areas are available.

Van-Winkle Hall – Features double rooms, with communal bathrooms on each floor. There are limited single rooms available to those approved through Accessibility Services.

Washabaugh Hall – Features double and triple rooms with walk-in closets and built-in desks. A unique atrium provides a centrally located garden. There are limited single rooms available to those approved through Accessibility Services.

Room Dimensions

A Glimpse Inside

Single

Double

Common Areas

Prohibited Items in Residence Halls 

For your safety and the safety of others, the following items are not allowed in any residence hall room or apartment. This list is not all-inclusive. The Office of Residence Life may prohibit other items deemed unsafe or unsanitary. 

Fire and Electrical Hazards

• Air conditioners (personal units) 
• Extension cords or multi-plug adapters without built-in surge protection
  • Phone charges must be plugged into a surge protector not an extension cord 
• Personal wireless routers 
• Halogen lamps or lamps with plastic shades (e.g., medusa lamps) 
• Electric blankets or space heaters 
• Appliances that exceed 110V/15 amps or lack automatic shut-off, including:
  • Toaster ovens (Founders and Bennett-Smith Residents can have if only used on countertops) 
  • Crock pots & hot plates (Founders and Bennett-Smith Residents can have if only used on countertops) 
  • Electric frying pans 
  • Submergible heating coils 
  • Irons and coffeemakers without auto shut off 
  • George Foreman-style grills (Founders and Bennett-Smith Residents can have if only used on countertops)

Open Flame & Combustible

• Candles (lit or unlit), incense, and candle warmers 
• Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapes, pipes 
• Fireworks, explosives, or flammable liquids (propane, lighter fluid, etc.) 
• Charcoal or gas grills 

Furniture and Fixtures

• Non-university furniture (e.g., large couches, wooden shelving, waterbeds) 
• Metal or plastic storage units are acceptable but no wood 
• Homemade lofts or use of cinder blocks to raise beds TV wall mounts 
• Track lighting 

Decor and Room Setup

• Decorative lights must be for indoor use.
• No exterior lighting 
• Real or artificial Christmas trees 
• Excessive wall coverings or fabric hangings (must be fire-retardant if used) 
• Traffic signs or cones

Weapons and Dangerous Items

• Firearms (including BB, airsoft, paintball, and water guns) 
• Martial arts weapons, slingshots, knives over 3″ 
• Personal MASE/mace over ¾ oz 

Drugs, Alcohol & Related Material

• Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia (pipes, bongs, rolling papers, etc.) 
• Alcohol containers, displays, shot glasses, or brewing kits 
• Beer kegs or “party balls” 

Other

• Pets (except non-meat-eating fish in a 10-gallon tank or smaller) 
• Hoverboards, electric bikes/scooters/skateboards 
• Swimming pools or hot tubs (including inflatable or homemade) 
• Unsanitary items, trash accumulation, or spoiled food

If You are unsure whether something is allowed, contact the Office of Residence Life before bringing it to campus.

Requesting Housing Accommodations

1. Complete the Application for Housing Accommodations and Services. This can be picked up at the Accessibility Services Office or you can email AccessibilityServices@CentenaryUniversity.edu to get a copy.
2. Submit the application and any other supporting documentation that verifies functional limitations imposed by the disability(ies) that you identified in the application. If you need additional guidance regarding documentation guidelines, reach out to the Accessibility Services Office or refer to the Documentation Guidelines posted on the Accessibility Services Office website page.
3. The Housing Accommodations Committee will review your application and documentation and a representative from the Accessibility Services Office will discuss your disability-related accommodation needs with you.
4. Accessibility Services will contact you to inform you of the accommodation(s) that have been approved. Notification will be sent to your Centenary email address.

*Note: You must pay your housing deposit and complete necessary paperwork for housing selection with the Office of Residence Life.

Applications for first-time students planning to attend Centenary for the fall semester must be submitted by June 30th.

Click to view the Housing Accommodations Policy

MicroFridge©

MicroFridge© units are perfect for any dorm room, or apartment, and is equipped with a microwave, freezer, and refrigerator all in one attached unit.  Roommates often chose to share a MicroFridge© to limit the amount of space taken up, but each student can bring their own. 

Before you move in, your MicroFridge© will be delivered to your room so that you avoid the hassle of transporting your unit, and they will also pick up the MicroFridge© unit at the end of the year once you are moved out.

All MicroFridge© units must be purchased through the MicroFridge© website, or phone at 800-525-7307.

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