Residence Halls
Roblee Hall | Pillsbury
Hall | Tower Hall | Hillcrest
Hall | Columbia Hall | Wood
Hall
All residence halls are just a short walk from
academic buildings. You may choose to live in a community-style hall
(sharing a large bathroom) or a suite-style hall (two rooms sharing
a private bathroom). All rooms contain two desks, chairs, dressers and
beds with a standard twin-sized mattress. We provide paint, too, to make your space your own.
By living in the residence halls, you will find a community of Stephens women who can be great friends, study partners and sounding boards. You'll find social programs and activities, and a helpful residence life staff 24/7.
Note: Due to the uniqueness of all of our Residence Hall rooms the sample dimensions given are not uniform for every room. Room sizes and layouts may vary.
Roblee Hall
(Capacity of 168 students: freshmen, Honors House Plan)
Sample room dimension: 13 ft
by 14 ft
Built in the 1930s, Roblee Hall features suite-style rooms complete
with ceiling fans and hardwood floors. Roblee is named for alumna and
former trustee Florence Allen Roblee, who established our Joseph H.
Roblee Lecture Series in her husband’s memory.
“I, at first, feared living in the residence halls, but once I got settled I never wanted to leave. Some of my best friends were made living in the residence halls and I wouldn't trade them for anything. I truly believe that home is where the heart is, and my heart is at Stephens. ”
Ashley Harris
Accounting major
Liberty, Mo.
Pillsbury Hall
(Capacity of 178 students: freshmen)
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Sample room dimension: 13.5 ft by 14.5 ft
No two rooms in Pillsbury -
Roblee’s adjoining twin - have the same dimensions. Suite-style
rooms feature ceiling fans and hardwood floors. Pillsbury is named for
Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Pillsbury (she was a longtime member of the Board
of Trustees) in recognition of their contributions to the College.
Tower Hall
(Capacity of 174 students: upperclasswomen)
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Sample room dimension: 14.5 ft by 13 ft
Named for its unique architecture, Tower Hall is a popular hall for the majority of upperclasswomen (sophomores, juniors and seniors). It features suite-style rooms with central heating and air. At any time during the day or night, students can be found relaxing in its spacious lounges or watching television. Other features include an elevator, kitchen and dining area. The hall has a designated quiet floor, where 24-hour quiet hours are maintained for independent, responsible and academically motivated women.
“I’ve always wanted to live in Tower because some of the most inspiring and influential students I met my freshman year lived there. Like in every Stephens residence hall, everything is at my fingertips, and it’s just too convenient for me to think about living anywhere else.”
Claire Richmond
Marketing: Public Relations
and Advertising major
Marion, Iowa
Hillcrest Hall
(Capacity: 90 upperclasswomen, students with pets and sorority members;
and 15 apartments for seniors)
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Sample room dimension: 13 ft by 14.5 ft; Baby Single 13 ft by 10 ft
Hillcrest is a community-style
hall for women. For Fall 2009, Hillcrest will house the College’s
popular pet program. A limited number of rooms are available for students
choosing to room with their pets. Students must apply to live on a pet
floor and follow policy guidelines.
Seniors also have the option of living in Hillcrest’s two-room
furnished or unfurnished apartments. Each apartment offers a kitchen
with refrigerator, stove and sink as well as a private bath. A limited
number of suite-style rooms are available in Hillcrest.
“Living in a Hillcrest apartment, instead of off campus, made all the difference in regard to how involved I was at Stephens. It was easy to be part of the Stephens community, which made me a happier and more active student. I loved that it was apartment-living, for all intents and purposes, which gave me the autonomy I wanted without sacrificing the benefits of being on campus. Living there directly affected my success at Stephens.”
Freda West
Graduate student
St. Louis, Missouri
Columbia Hall
(Capacity of 78 students: two- and four-bedroom apartments for upperclasswomen)
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Built in 1920, Columbia Hall is a newly renovated hall on the Historic
Quadrangle. Each apartment is fully furnished, offering a kitchen with
refrigerator, stove and sink as well as a private bath. Modern amenities
include air conditioning, cable television and Internet access, laundry
facilities located on each floor, and an on-site fitness center.
Wood Hall
(Capacity of 77 students: one- and two-bedroom suites for upperclasswomen)
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Located on the Historic Quadrangle, Wood Hall recently reopened for
student
housing after undergoing historic renovation. Wood features fully furnished
units with air conditioning, cable television and Internet access, and
a
community kitchen and common areas on each floor. A fitness center is
available at nearby Columbia Hall. Built in 1918, Wood is named for
former
Stephens College President James Madison Wood.
Columbia and Wood halls are professionally managed
by Premier Real
Estate Management, Inc. They are both listed on the National Register
of
Historic Places.
At-a-Glance
All Stephens residence halls include the following:
- 24-hour locked residence hall entrances
- 24-hour direct line to security
- Laundry facilities (coin-operated washers and dryers)
- Full kitchen
- Lounge with cable television, VCR and DVD players
- Vending machines
- 24-hour computer lab with laser-quality printer
- Wireless Internet access
- A short walk to classes
“Dorm life at Stephens College is not only the most interesting experience but a very valuable one. You have girls from your class you can form study groups with and an immediate support system, because the girls on your floor can empathize with going through the same things: homesickness, feeling overly stressed out or feeling unprepared.You’re able to learn, grow and live with many talented and intelligent women, and they will constantly inspire you and encourage you to become the amazing woman you are!”
Jessi Derr
Former Pillsbury Hall Resident Director
Assistant Designer for Children's Seasonal Wear
Dillard's Corporate Headquarters
Little Rock, Arkansas
