Central Area [1]

Close to mid-campus lies the Central Residential Area which is made up of nine traditionally-styled buildings. All Central residence halls are coed. However, Van Meter Hall has several female-only floors and male-only floors; Brett and Brooks Halls are barrier-free and fully accessible for disabled students. Brett also offers Break (9-month) Housing (September through May).

Central Residential Area currently features:

First-Year Halls: located in Van Meter Hall [2], Gorman Hall [3], Wheeler Hall [4], Brooks [5]

Residential Academic Programs (RAPs) are affiliated with some first-year learning communities. For a complete list of programs and locations, please see the RAP website [6]. [7]

Creative Expressions is a multi-year community for students pursuing the arts located in Butterfield Hall [8]

Defined Residential Communities
Spectrum [9] Community for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender students, and allies.

360° Room Tours
Single Room [10]
Double Room [11]

Other Area Features
Snack bar in Greenough Hall [12]
The Josephine White Eagle Native American Cultural Center [13] in Chadbourne Hall [14]

Central is in close proximity to the Studio Arts building, Fine Arts Center, Newman Center, University Health Services, Isenberg School of Management, Franklin Dining Commons, and more.