Residence Halls and Apartments | St. Catherine University

Traditional Residence Halls

Our traditional residence halls offer single, double, and triple rooms with shared community spaces like kitchens, lounges, and bathrooms. First-year students live in St. Mary, Stanton, and Crandall, unless you sign up for one of our theme housing communities in upper-class housing. As an upper classperson, you have a wider range of housing options. Our suites and apartments include private living spaces, along with shared community spaces like computer labs and social lounges.

Each of our housing options provides you with countless opportunities to connect with your fellow Katies and grow within the campus community.

Continue below to find the perfect housing option for you!

Caecilian Hall

Front of Caecilian Hall

Caecilian Hall is known for its elegant interior and original woodwork. The building houses upper-class students in single, double, and triple rooms. Each floor has about 25 residents, providing a smaller community. Caecilian Hall is also home to the Gryffindor Tower Learning Community.

Located on the edge of the quad, Caecilian is close to the Visual Arts building, performing arts in The O'Shaughnessy and Music Building, and the science departments in Mendel. The fitness facilities of Butler Center and the student center, Coeur de Catherine, are just a short walk across the quad.

Building Features

Wireless internet access
Computer lounges, study lounges, large TV lounge
Free laundry facility
Beautiful woodwork and craftsmanship

History

Caecilian Hall opened in 1921 and originally served as the music building, complete with practice rooms, faculty studios, and a recital hall. The building was remodeled in 1982 for its current use as a residence hall.

Overhead look of Caecilian Hall's foyer

Inside look at dorm room at Caecilian Hall

Stairs and Welcome Sign at Caecilian Hall

Kitchen Space at Caecilian Hall

Outside view of Dorm Room Entryway at Caecilian Hall

Carondelet Hall

Entryway into Carondelet Hall

Built in 1912, Carondelet Hall originally served as the Novitiate for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Today this building serves multiple purposes—conference meeting spaces, Sisters of St. Joseph administrative offices, and now St. Catherine University housing. Students living on the third floor will enjoy the beautiful, classic features of this historic building along with modern amenities.

In addition to general student housing, the east wing houses the Honors Learning Community. Part of the west wing houses the ASL Learning Community.

Building Features

Beautiful lounge spaces and two large kitchens
Original woodwork and elegant interior
Flexible meal plan options
Wireless internet
Cable

Crandall Hall

Entrance of Crandall Hall

Crandall Hall is a small, quiet building of double and single rooms. The building houses approximately 55 first-year students on three floors, creating a smaller, supportive community for a successful first year at St. Kate's. Crandall Hall is also home to the Global Perspectives theme community.

It is conveniently located near the library and the Butler Center.

Building Features

Study and TV lounges
Newly remodeled community kitchen
Free laundry facilities
Wireless Internet
Average double rooms measure 12 x 11 feet
Crandall Hall and Stanton Hall are connected by an above-ground heated walkway

History

Crandall Hall opened in 1968. The building is named for women's rights activist Prudence Crandall (1803–1890), a white woman who opened a school in New England for black women in 1833.

Students Working in Dorm Room at Crandall Hall

View of Dorm Room at Crandall Hall

student working on laptop in Crandall Hall dorm room

St. Mary Hall

Outside Image of St. Mary Hall

St. Mary Hall is home to first-year students. It is the largest residence hall on campus, with approximately 24 double rooms and two single rooms on each of its four floors.

The building is conveniently located a short walk from Coeur de Catherine, the student center, as well as the library. The fitness facilities at the Butler Center are just across the street.

Building Features

Shared computer, social and study lounges
Full kitchen on the first floor, kitchenettes on every floor
Free laundry facility on each floor
Wireless internet

History

St. Mary Hall was dedicated in 1961. The building was financed with a $1 million National Defense Loan and was completed one year after groundbreaking. The Early Childhood Center moved into the lower level of the building in 1990.

Interior Shot of St. Mary Hall Dorm Room with Students

Interior Shot of St. Mary Hall Dorm Room with Bed and Desk

Outside Photo of St. Mary Hall

Interior Shot of St. Mary Hall Dorm Room showing Bed and Desk with students

Outside photo of St. Mary Hall's main dorm building

Photo of Front Desk of St. Mary Hall with Student Res Life student worker

student on bunk bed in St. Mary Hall dorm room

Stanton Hall

Stanton Hall

Stanton Hall is a small, quiet building of double and single rooms. The building houses approximately 55 first-year students on three floors, creating a smaller, supportive community for a successful first year at St. Kate's.

It is conveniently located near the library and the Butler Center.

Building Features

Study TV lounges
Newly remodeled community kitchen
Free laundry facilities
Wireless Internet
Average double rooms measure 12x11 feet
Reception Desk 651.690.6731
Stanton Hall and Crandall Hall are connected by an above-ground heated walkway

History

Stanton Hall was completed in 1968. The building is named for Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902), suffragist and early leader in the American women's movement.

Apartments & Suites

As an upper-class student, you have a wider range of housing options. Our suites and apartments include private living spaces, along with shared community spaces like computer labs and social lounges.

Alberta Hall

Alberta Hall

Alberta Hall apartments are available for family, graduate, and upper-class housing. Located on the southeast corner of campus next to the soccer pitch, Alberta offers 36 one- and two-bedroom apartments. With the exception of those living in graduate and family housing, all other students must be at least 20 years old to live in Alberta Hall.

Building Features

Air-Conditioned
Cable and all utilities included
Full kitchen
Free laundry facility in the building
Furnished
Wireless internet
Children's outdoor play area
Copper meal plan required
Adjacent overnight parking
Phone Service available at no cost, upon request

History

The Alberta Hall apartments are named for Alberta Huber ’37, CSJ (1917–2007), seventh president of St. Catherine University (1964–1979). Sister Alberta's steady hand guided the University through times of change and she was instrumental in seeing St. Kate's remain a women's college.

Georgia Apartments

Outside Shot of Georgia Apartments

The Georgia Hall apartments are available for upper-class students over 20 years of age. Located on the southeast corner of campus parallel to Fairview Avenue, Georgia Hall offers 36 one- and two-bedroom units.

Building Features

Air-conditioned
Cable and all utilities included
Full kitchen
Free laundry facility included
Furnished
Wireless Internet
Computer lab
Copper meal plan required
Adjacent overnight parking
Phone service available at no cost, upon request

History
Completed in 1980, Georgia Hall is named for Georgia Morrison, CSJ (1874–1971), one of the first Sisters at the University. Sister Georgia spent 56 years at St. Kate's and was a favorite among students, serving as mentor and adviser to many young women.

Interior Shot of Georgia Apartment with grad student

Interior Shot of Georgia Hall Apartment with grad student working at desk

Morrison Hall

Outdoor Shot of Morrison Hall

Morrison Hall, along with Rauenhorst Hall, is the newest residence hall at St. Kate's. The building offers suites and apartments to 150 upper-class students. Visitation Commons, which joins Morrison Hall and Rauenhorst Hall, features a gas fireplace, lounge space, kitchen, seminar room, and reception desk.

Building Features

Air-conditioned
Free laundry facilities on each floor
Full kitchens in apartments, kitchenettes in suites
Cable in living rooms
Furnished
Wireless internet
TV lounges on each floor
Free phone service upon request
Two shared computer labs
Bed loft kits in each room

History

Morrison Hall was completed in 2007. The building is named for Susan Schmid Morrison '60, a trustee of the University from 1996–2005 and a current active member of the Development Committee.

Interior Shot of Morrison Hall Lobby with chairs and tables

Outside Shot of Morrison Hall with stone name plaque at front

Inside Shot of Morrison Hall Classroom/Meeting Room

Rauenhorst Hall

Outside Image of Rauenhorst Hall

Rauenhorst Hall, along with Morrison Hall, is the newest residence hall at St. Kate's. The building offers four-person suites to 150 upper-class students and is connected to Morrison Hall by the Visitation Commons, which features a fireplace, seminar room, kitchen, reception desk, and a spacious lounge.

Building Features

Air-conditioned
Free laundry facilities on each floor
Kitchenettes in each suite
Cable hook-up in living room
Furnished
Phone service available at no cost, upon request
TV lounges and computer labs
Bed loft kits in each room

History
Rauenhorst Hall was completed in 2007. The building is named in honor of Henrietta Schmoll Rauenhorst ’49, a former trustee of St. Catherine University and currently trustee emeritus. She and her husband Gerry founded Opus Corporation, builder of the residence hall bearing her name as well as Susan Schmid Morrison Hall and Coeur de Catherine.

Student Space inside Rauenhorst Hall

Outside Image of Rauenhorst Hall with students leaving the building