Housing and Residence Life

Eichenauer Hall

Occupancy: 256

Eichenauer Hall is a three-floor facility with both single and double bedrooms, joined by suites with semi-private bathroom facilities. It currently provides housing for upperclass men and women and is co-ed by suite. It was built in 1957, and named for John B. Eichenauer, a long time Westminster trustee.

Special Features of Eichenauer Hall

• Within a 5 minute walk to all classroom buildings
• Laundry facilities located throughout the building
• Residents enjoy a greater amount of privacy and independence due to suite style living with semi-private bathrooms.
• Data connections to the college computer system in every room

Ferguson Hall

Occupancy: 129

Ferguson Hall accommodates sorority women, each sorority chapter wing with single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy, along with a spacious community bathroom. Ferguson Hall was built in 1941, and named in honor of Dr. Robert G. Ferguson.

Special Features of Ferguson Hall

• Within a 2-3 minute walk to all classroom buildings
• Conveniently next door to the library
• Laundry facilities located on each floor
• Each sorority has a well-equipped chapter room for use of its members
• Formal lounge area for study or social use
• Data connections to the college computer system in every room

Galbreath Hall

Occupancy: 152

Galbreath Hall is comprised of three floors, each floor containing single and double bedrooms, and two large community bathrooms. It currently provides housing for upperclass men and women and is co-ed by wing. It was built in 1957, and named for Dr. Robert F. Galbreath, Westminster's seventh president.

Special Features of Galbreath Hall

• The ground floor of the building houses Duff Dining Hall and the Titan Club
• Within a 2-3 minute walk to all classroom buildings
• Centrally located on campus, directly across from the McKelvey Campus Center
• Laundry facilities located on the ground floor
• Kitchenette with stove/oven for student use
• Data connections to the college computer system in every room

Russell Hall

Occupancy: 127

Russell Hall is a three-floor facility with options for single, double and triple bedrooms. All floors have large community bathrooms. This community houses first-year men and women and is co-ed by wing on the first floor and by floor on the second and third floors. Russell Hall was built in 1950, and named for Dr. Robert McWatty Russell, the fifth president of Westminster College.

Special Features of Russell Hall

• Conveniently located next to the college athletic facilities
• Within a 5 minute walk to the library and all classroom buildings
• Laundry facilities located on the ground floor
• Data connections to the college computer system in every room

Shaw Hall

Occupancy: 150

Shaw Hall is a three-floor facility, each equipped with single and double bedrooms, and two large community bathrooms. This community houses first-year men and women and is co-ed by wing. Shaw Hall was built in 1960, and named for Walter G. Shaw, a generous benefactor of the college.

Special Features of Shaw Hall

• Conveniently located next to the McKelvey Campus Center
• Within a 2-3 minute walk to all classroom buildings
• The Westminster College Health Center is located on the ground floor
• Laundry facilities located on the ground and first floor
• All rooms have new loftable/bunkable beds
• Kitchenette with stove/oven for student use
• Data connections to the college computer system in every room

Thompson House

Occupancy: 15

Thompson House was built in 1887 by Westminster Professor of Physics, Samuel R. Thompson and was most recently home to Alumni Relations and the Celebrity Series. In 2006, the house was renovated and is now a thematic residence hall for upperclass men and women in the Honors Program. The building has been on the national historic register since 1985.

Special Features of Thompson House

• Directly cattycorner to the library
• Laundry facilities located on the ground floor
• Data connections to the college computer system in every room

Berlin Village Overview

Occupancy: 100

Berlin Village is a community of 25 townhouses. Each townhouse is equipped with a full kitchen with a dishwasher, full-size stove/oven, sink, dishwasher, washer/dryer; living area with a couch, chair, coffee table and end table; single bedrooms for all four occupants, which include a bed, desk, 3-drawer dresser and closet; two full baths (one upstairs, one downstairs) heat and air-conditioning provided by geothermal energy; internet (wired/wireless) and cable; and a dedicated parking lot. Each townhouse also has a porch area and carpeting throughout.

Special Features of Berlin Village

• Increased privacy and independence for upperclassmen
• Within a five minute walk to the library and all classroom buildings
• Data connections to the college computer system in every room

What's in my room?

In Your Room:

• Cable
• Internet
• Furniture (including a loftable/bunkable bed and mattress, desk & desk chair, closet/dresser)
• Window Treatments

In Building:

• Trash and Recycling
• Laundry
• Vending
• Lounge Area with Recreational Equipment (in most buildings)

What's my address?

A student’s room assignment will change over their 4 years while their mailbox information will never change. The room assignment (meaning hall name and room number) is a student’s physical location on campus, but their mailbox address, which family and friends (and Amazon!) may send mail to, can be sent in the following format:

Student Name
Box #
Westminster College
New Wilmington, PA 16172