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Central Area Residence Halls are
Baker, Brett, Brooks, Butterfield, Chadbourne, Gorman, Greenough,
Van Meter, Wheeler

Central Residential Area

Brett Hall Gorman Hall Close to mid-campus lies the Central Residential Area which is made up of nine traditionally-styled buildings.

All Central residence halls are coed. In addition, Van Meter Hall has two female-only floors and one male-only floor; Brett and Brooks Halls are barrier-free and fully accessible for disabled students. Brett also offers Break Housing (September through May).

Living and Learning Communities

Central offers several Living and Learning Communities including:

First-Year Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) offered within the Central area include:

  • Van Meter: • Exploring The Arts RAP • Literary Studies RAP • Focus Connections RAP • Performing and Visual Arts Majors RAP • Creativity in the Arts Honors RAP • Creativity in Writing Honors RAP
  • Baker: Foundations RAP
  • Gorman: Careers in Law RAP • Exploring Society RAP • IMPACT! Service Learning RAP
    • Social Justice & Activism RAP • Connecting Arts & Society RAP

Other Area Features

The Central Area offers a variety of activities and services to the residents including:

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