Dowling Residence Hall

Dowling is a large hall in the heart of North campus, near Anderson Athletic Center, and connected to two other halls via Koch Commons. Residents bond with roommates and neighbors, plus others in the same wing.

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Virtual Tour of Dowling Hall

See inside Dowling Hall, including recreation space, kitchen, study room and a furnished double room. Dowling Hall completed renovation in 2022.

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Specifications for Dowling

Type of Resident	First Year
Location	North Campus; find Dowling on the campus map
Room/Bath Style	Double or Single rooms with community and single user bathrooms available on each floor
Number of Floors and Residents	390 residents live on floors 1-6 with two elevators
Configuration	Each floor has a north and south wing with the traditional residence hall layout of long hallways and rooms on either side; community bathrooms with private shower stalls are located in each wing. Most rooms are doubles housing two students, a few single rooms are available. The building is co-ed and single gender by wing.
Common Areas	Front entry desk on main level, and study lounges on each floor. The lower level includes an all-hall recreation area, a shared print station with computers, kitchenette, and TV lounge. Laundry is also located in the lower level of the building.
Room Size	The average room size is 12 feet by 16 feet, with 8-foot ceilings.
Furniture Included	Provided in each room, one for each student: Lofted extra-long twin bed and mattress, table desk (32” wide, 24” deep, 30.5” tall), pedestal with lockable cabinet (17” wide, 24” deep, 30.5” tall) to be used with desk, desk chair, dresser, and closet with rods and shelves. Bedrooms are carpeted; bathrooms have a tile floor.
WiFi, Cable, Internet	All residence halls come with wired and wireless (wifi) internet connections and cable television access.
Heating and Cooling	Central Steam heat in building with radiator control in room; no air conditioning
Meal Plan	Required; First-Years must choose Unlimited
Rates	See PDF of Room Rates and Meal Plans
Building Staff	12 Resident Advisors and a professional staff member who live in the building
Floor Plans and Diagrams	Dowling 1st Floor Plan Dowling 2nd Floor Plan Dowling 3rd Floor Plan Dowling 4th Floor Plan Dowling 5th Floor Plan Dowling 6th Floor Plan