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First-Year Housing

Photo of two students in first-year residence hall room

First-Year Housing

First-year students reside in traditional residence halls on both campuses. Main Street (North) Campus options include Bernhardt-Wilhelm and Rau-Hassler. Priscilla Payne Hurd (South) Campus options include Main and Clewell.

First-year housing options include coinless in-building laundry, University& provided Microfridges, and wireless internet connection, as well as Apple TV in the following common areas: Bernhardt-Wilhelm Main Lounge; Main Hall Ground Floor Lounge; and Rau-Hassler Main Lounge and Ground Floor Lounge.

View information about first-year room dimensions.


First-Year Housing Options

 

Bernhardt-Wilhelm

Opened in 1965, "Bernie-Willie" is the largest residence hall on campus, housing 272 students in traditional double rooms. Typically, Bernie-Willie houses first-year students. So, let’s say over the course of five decades, about 25 million friendships have been started within its walls. We’re still firming up the numbers!

Hall Amenities

Co-edAir Conditioned

Bedroom Amenities

MicrofridgeShared Room

  • Community Kitchen
  • Community Lounge
  • Communal Bathrooms
  • In-Building Laundry
  • Co-Ed Building
  • Gender Specific Floors
  • Standard Twin Bed (for Fall 2024 Twin XL Beds will be provided)
  • Desk & Desk Chair
  • Wardrobe with Drawers
  • Microfridge
  • Window Curtains
  • Tile Floors

Meal Plan Options

  • Gold Unlimited - 7 Day
  • Hound Unlimited - 5 Day
  • Hound 200

Approximate Room Dimensions

  • Double Room: 10.5'x14'
  • Quad Room: 23'x14'

 

Clewell Hall

Clewell Hall is home to 21 male students of all class years, yet its history dates back to the mid-19th century as a private residence. Located in the heart of Bethlehem’s Historic District and on the Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus, the residence hall sits on West Church Street.

Hall Amenities

Male Only

Bedroom Amenities

MicrofridgeShared Room

  • Community Kitchen
  • Community Lounge
  • Communal Bathrooms
  • In-Building Laundry
  • Male Building
  • XL Twin Bed
  • Desk & Desk Chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Dresser
  • Microfridge
  • Window Shades
  • Tile Floors

Meal Plan Options

  • Gold Unlimited - 7 Day
  • Hound Unlimited - 5 Day
  • Hound 200

Approximate Room Dimensions

  • Double Room: 11'x15'
  • Triple Room: 13’x16'

 

Main Hall

Originally opened in 1854 as a residence for single women, Main Hall is at the center of the Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus. Today, it is home to over 50 women, of all class years. Given the hall’s 19th century architecture, no two rooms are identical, yet most are quite spacious with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of the Historic District of Bethlehem and tons of natural light.

Hall Amenities

Female Only

Bedroom Amenities

MicrofridgeShared Room

  • Community Kitchen
  • Community Lounge
  • Communal Bathrooms
  • In-Building Laundry
  • Female Hall
  • Standard Twin Bed
  • Desk & Desk Chair
  • Dresser
  • Closet
  • Microfridge
  • Window Blinds
  • Tile Floors

Meal Plan Options

  • Gold Unlimited - 7 Day
  • Hound Unlimited - 5 Day
  • Hound 200

Approximate Room Dimensions

  • Double Room: 11'x15'
  • Triple Room: 13’x17’
  • Quad Room: 15’x20’

 

Rau-Hassler

Originally constructed in 1960, and renovated in 2016, the complex consists of two separate buildings adjoined by a large common lounge which is ideal for studying, socializing, or a little of both. Rau-Hassler is home to the University's gender-inclusive housing for first-years.

Hall Amenities

Co-edGender Inclusive CommunityAir Conditioned

Bedroom Amenities

MicrofridgeShared Room

  • Community Kitchen
  • Community Lounge
  • Communal Bathrooms
  • In-Building Laundry
  • Co-Ed Building
  • Gender Inclusive Floors
  • Gender Specific Floors
  • Central AC
  • XL Twin Bed
  • Desk & Desk Chair
  • Wardrobe with drawers
  • Microfridge
  • Window Shades
  • Tile Floors

Meal Plan Options

  • Gold Unlimited - 7 Day
  • Hound Unlimited - 5 Day
  • Hound 200

Approximate Room Dimensions

  • Double Room: 10.5'x14'

 

The HILL

Located on Hurd Campus in Bethlehem's Historic District, Hurd Integrated Living & Learning (HILL) includes apartments, a fitness center, mailroom, and classrooms. The six-story building houses more than 230 residents in suites ranging in size from four-person to 16-person units.

Hall Amenities

Co-edGender Inclusive CommunityAir ConditionedFitness Center

Bedroom Amenities

Full KitchenSingle Room

  • In-Building Laundry
  • Fitness Center
  • Classrooms & Meeting Rooms
  • Lounges
  • Co-Ed Building
  • Single, Co-Ed & Gender Inclusive Units
  • Central AC
  • XL Twin Bed
  • Desk & Desk Chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Dresser
  • Window Blinds
  • Tile Floors

Approximate Room Dimensions

  • Single Room: 9'x12'

Meal Plan Options

  • Gold Unlimited - 7 Day
  • Hound Unlimited - 5 Day
  • Hound 200

Suite Amenities

  • Full Size Kitchen
  • Kitchen Table & Chairs
  • Private Bathroom
  • Living Room (Natural Light Only)
  • Living Room Furniture