Residence Life | First-Year Residence Halls

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First-Year Residence Halls

  • Spacious dorm room in a first-year residence hallSheil Double
  • Cozy study nook in a first-year residence hallFounders Lounge
  • Shared dorm room in a first-year residence hall
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Residence Hall Features and Amenities
The convenient residence hall amenity fee covers the following features:

  • In-room access to the University Wireless Internet
  • Unlimited use of the laundry facilities in each residence hall
  • Microfridge (refrigerator, freezer, and microwave unit) in each room
  • Access to complimentary high definition cable (88 channels)
  • Air Conditioning provided in every Residence Hall

Founders Hall

Founders Hall was renovated during Summer 2018. The remodel of Founders includes updated bathrooms, electronic keycard access for every room, laundry located on every floor, an updated kitchen, and new lounge furniture.

Founders Hall, conveniently located in close proximity to the Library and Academic building, features double occupancy rooms housing 160 first-year residents. This residence hall is co-ed by floor. The lower level lounge offers use of a full-service kitchen, large screen TV, pool table and a ping pong table. A study area for residents’ use is located on the first floor. Founders Hall is an alcohol-free environment. Average room dimensions are 13' x 12'.

  • First-Year hall
  • Traditional style setting
  • Double rooms
  • Co-ed by floor
  • Alcohol-free
  • Building amenities include common lounge, pool table, ping pong table, vending machines, TV, kitchen and laundry
  • Total occupancy: 160 students
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Resident Life Coordinator

Name: Morgan Lopez

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Favorite TV show or movie: The Queens Gambit

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Resident Assistant

Name: Madelyn Garris

Major: Aviation Flight Technology

Year in School: Junior

Favorite TV-Show or Movie: Good Omens or Monster-in-law and Emperor’s New Groove

Hobbies: drawing, coloring, crocheting, painting, and playing Minecraft

Why you become an RA: I became an RA to deepen my connection with the »ÆÉ«µçÓ° community, help broaden my peers' perspectives, and serve as a steady anchor amidst the challenges we students continually navigate.

Resident Assistant

Name: Reese Glass

Resident Assistant

Name: Oscar Montiel

Major: Accountnig

Year in School: Sophomore

Favorite TV-Show or Movie: Stranger Things

Hobbies: In my free time, I like to play pickleball with friends along with spending time with my family.

Why you become an RA: I became an RA at »ÆÉ«µçÓ° to help ease students transition into college life as I know it can be difficult. I also want to make sure they get the full »ÆÉ«µçÓ° experience here on campus.

Resident Assistant

Name: Mario Morales

Major: Aviation Administration

Year in School: Senior

Favorite TV-Show or Movie: Narcos

Hobbies:I love cooking, watching baseball, playing soccer with friends,

 and going to the gym.

Why you become an RA:I became an RA to help others grow and help foster new connections among residents on campus. 


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Sheil Hall

This unique residence hall is the oldest building on campus and still well suited for first-year style community living. Sheil Hall offers double occupancy rooms for 140 first-year residents. This residence hall is co-ed by floor. A lower level lounge features a large screen TV, pool table, and a ping pong table. while the second floor lounge provides a full-service kitchen and study area. Sheil hall is in close proximity to the JFK Student Recreation and Fitness Center, Charlie’s Place, Memorial Hall, and Chapel. Several coaches from »ÆÉ«µçÓ° Athletics have their offices and the men’s lacrosse team has their locker room in the lower level of Sheil Hall. Sheil Hall is an alcohol-free environment. Average room dimensions starting at 10'2" x 10'.

  • First-year hall
  • Traditional style setting
  • Double rooms
  • Co-ed by floor
  • Alcohol-free
  • Building amenities include common lounge, pool table, ping pong table,  vending machines, TV, kitchen and laundry
  • Total occupancy: 123 students
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Resident Life Coordinator

Name: Olivia Paterson

Major: Masters in Business Admin

Year in school: My fifth year

Favorite movie/tv: Greys anatomy

Hobbies: I love to ski and coach youth lacrosse

Why i wanted to become an RLC: To engage »ÆÉ«µçÓ° University students and support them in making friendships and connections while living on campus.


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Resident Assistant

Name: Alexis Anderson

Major: Air Traffic Control Management with a minor is Practical Aviation Dispatch

Year in school:  Junior

Favorite TV show or movie: Top Gun or Rush Hour

Hobbies: Mountain Biking with my brother, reading, and watching hockey

Why you became an RA: I really want to help incoming first-year make the smoothest transition into college life they can so they can have the best experience at »ÆÉ«µçÓ°. Living away from home for the first time is a little daunting, so I want to make sure that each student can feel at home while they're away.

Resident Assistant

Name: Christopher Krabbe

Major: Radiography

Year in school:  Sophomore

Favorite TV show or movie: Rush Hour

Hobbies: Volleyball, video games, listening to music, spending time with family

Why you became an RA: : I became an RA because I want to connect with more people on campus and have the ability to help others when they need it. Being of service to others brings me fulfillment and the people I help give me a new perspective on how I can better myself as a person.

Resident Assistant

Name: Emily Lindemann

Major: Physics and Aerospace Engineering

Year in school:  Sophomore

Favorite TV show or movie: NCIS

Hobbies: Snowboarding, tennis, soccer, and listening to R&B

Why you became an RA: I became an RA to create a space where people feel both comfortable and safe, as well as to offer support when people need it most. I'd also love to make this college experience memorable for other students, and I believe that making the »ÆÉ«µçÓ° experience truly memorable begins with fostering a strong, supportive community.

Resident Assistant

Name: Riley Teo

Major: Aviation Flight with a minor in dispatch. 

Year in school:  Sophomore

Favorite TV show or movie: Arcane

Hobbies: Sports, gym, video games, and hanging out with friends. 

Why you became an RA: I wanted to engage with my »ÆÉ«µçÓ° community more and becoming an RA will open opportunity to meet people and impact resident life at »ÆÉ«µçÓ°. 


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South Hall

South Hall features single occupancy rooms for 40 first-year residents. Study lounges are available on each floor, and a full-service kitchen is located on the fourth floor. This residence hall is co-ed by floor. South Hall is adjacent to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, convenient for nursing majors. South Hall is an alcohol-free environment. Average room dimensions are 8'4" x 12'

  • First-year hall
  • Traditional style setting
  • Single rooms
  • Co-ed by floor
  • Rooms include a personal sink
  • Alcohol-free
  • Building amenities include common lounges, foosball table, ping pong table, vending machines, TV, kitchen and laundry
  • Total occupancy: 40 students
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Resident Life Coordinator

Name: Olivia Paterson

Major: Masters in Business Admin

Year in school: My fifth year

Favorite movie/tv: Greys anatomy

Hobbies: I love to ski and coach youth lacrosse

Why i wanted to become an RLC: To engage »ÆÉ«µçÓ° University students and support them in making friendships and connections while living on campus.


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Resident Assistant

Name: Jayleen Leon

Major: Biology

Year in school: Sophomore

Favorite TV show or movie: The Great Gatsby

Hobbies: Writing Poetry, playing video games

Why you became an RA: I became an RA because I feel I can help incoming students feel more comfortable. There is an overwhelming feeling when starting the year and not knowing who can help and where can it be found is more difficult. That is why I hope to help many students find their way around, feel less stressed, and be more comfortable in their new homes.

Resident Assistant

Name: Temujin Timmy Oyunbold

Major: Aviation Air Traffic Control

Year in school: Junior

Favorite TV show or movie: The Wind Rises

Hobbies: Archery, Horseback riding, video games

Why you became an RA: To help others in need and build a community where people constantly inspire each other to improve.


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