Residence Halls

Research indicates that first time college students are more successful if they live on campus, and we believe our residence halls provide you the opportunity to interact with students you might otherwise never know. Living on campus also provides you with opportunities to participate in activities and make important connections that can dramatically enhance your education. Jamestown College offers several on-campus housing options for our students.

The campus apartment, located across the street from campus at 906 8th Avenue NE, is designated for seniors and juniors (based on credits). Students living in this building must have a 2.8 GPA or higher and must not have a campus discipline issue for one year. The apartment is a co-ed facility sleeping four students per apartment. The apartments house 43 students.

Each apartment features two bedrooms and one bathroom as well as a living room, kitchen, and dining room. Provided are beds, desks, dressers, and a table with chairs. The apartment also features a dish washer. A free laundry facility can be found in the lower level of the apartment building.

The campus apartment is open for students over holiday break as well as is used for summer housing. The campus apartment provides a resident director and an assistant resident director.

Kroeze Hall is traditionally a first year student residence hall. The hall was built in 1957 and in named after Dr. Barend Kroeze, President of Jamestown College from 1909 to 1946. It features a unique architectural style with rooms framing an inner courtyard.

Kroeze provides housing for 214 students with males on the first floor, females on the second floor and lower E floor. Kroeze rooms feature extra long twin size beds. Computers and networked printers are located in the small lounges throughout Kroeze Hall.

The hall is divided into 10 smaller sections with a lounge, free washer and dryer, and bath area for each section. In addition to the 10 smaller lounges, Kroeze's main lounge is a regular site for campus programming weekly. Kroeze main lounge features a gas burning fireplace, large flat screen TV, grand piano, pop machine, and living room furniture. Kroeze also features a kitchen for student use.

Kroeze provides a resident assistant in each section as well as a Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director for the building.

Nierling Hall is traditionally designated for married students, single parents with children, and senior housing (based on credits). It is a co-ed residence hall. Built in 1967, the building is named after the Nierling family for their long-time dedication to and support of Jamestown College.

The hall features suite-style living in 15 units each consisting of a kitchen, full bath and living quarters for two residents. Nierling Hall is air conditioned. The room features two extra-long twin beds, two dressers, two desks, and a table and chairs. The apartments are carpeted. Nierling Hall also features a computer lab and free laundry facilities on second and third floors.

Nierling Hall provides a Resident Director for the building. The hall also houses a guest room that may be reserved in advance with the Nierling Resident Director.

Prentice Hall is traditionally designated for upper class male and female students.
Prentice Hall, built in 1994, is the College's newest residence and is named after Edith (Hochhalter) '55 and the late Keith '54 Prentice, long term supporters of the College. Prentice combines a traditional architectural style with contemporary suite-style living.

The three-story brick building contains about 44,000 square feet and houses 152 students. Each living unit houses four students and includes two bedrooms, a living area, and a full bath. Each bedroom contains two desks, two dressers, two closets, and two extra-long twin beds that may be bunked or separated. Prentice rooms are carpeted.

The building also houses study rooms and a computer lab. Free laundry facilities are located on the first floor.

The Prentice Lounge, located at the front entrance of the building, features a grand piano, study furniture, and an adjacent kitchen for student use. It is a ideal location for campus programming and meetings.

Prentice Hall provides resident assistants as well as an Assistant Resident Director and Resident Director for the building.

Seibold Hall is traditionally an upperclassman residence hall. Built in 1991, the building is named after significant benefactors, Marvin '56 and Helen Seibold. Seibold Hall provides modern conveniences in a structure designed to blend with the traditional architectural style and character of the campus.

Seibold Hall houses 117 male and female students. The three-story brick building features mostly double rooms and a few singles, computer labs, and six student lounges. The main two story entry lounge features an oak-mantled fireplace, a grand piano, a large television, living room furniture, and a conference room.

The rooms include built-in desks and counter, two dressers, two closets, and extra-long twin beds that may be used bunked or separated. Seibold rooms are carpeted. Free laundry facilities are found on first floor.

A number of special construction features were implemented in the building's design to reduce noise between rooms and between floors.

Seibold Hall provides resident assistants as well as a Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director for the building.

Watson Hall is traditionally a first year student residence hall. The hall was built in 1931 and is the College's oldest student residence hall. It is a classic residence hall with traditional design, lots of character, and a central staircase.

Watson provides housing for 113 students with males on the first and second floor, and females on the third floor. Separate men's and women's newly-remodeled bathroom facilities are located on their respective floors. Watson rooms feature extra long twin size beds. The individual rooms in Watson Hall vary by size.

Each of the three floors has a lounge for student use. Wesley Commons on the first floor provides a unique place to gather or study and features a gas burning fireplace. The kitchen, also on the first floor, is available for student use. Free laundry facilities are found on second floor. Computers are found in the second and third floor lounges. Networked printers are located in the first, second, and third floor lounges.

Watson Hall provides resident assistants on each floor as well as a Resident Director and Assistant Resident Director for the building.

Wilson Hall is traditionally designated for upper class male and female students. Built in 1967, the building is named after John Wilson, a 1926 graduate, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and generous donor of Jamestown College.

The residence hall features suite-style living and has rooms designed to accommodate four students, with housing for 62 men and women. Each suite is carpeted and has two bedrooms, a full bath, and living room. The room features four twin-size beds that can be bunked, four dressers, and four desks. Wilson hall is air conditioned.

Wilson Hall has a TV lounge on the main floor with a computer lab and a small kitchen with a microwave and stove for student use. Free laundry facilities are located on second and third floor.

Wilson Hall provides an Assistant Resident Director and a resident assistant for the building with assistance from the Nierling Resident Director.