Francis Hall Residence

Residence Highlights

• The traditional-style residence hall houses 49 first-year students in wings based on identifying gender.
• The one-floor residence hall features a common lounge and communal bathrooms that are regularly cleaned by facilities.
• Named after Saint Francis of Assisi, Francis Hall is an academic building but has a separate residence hall area with its own entry. As a Franciscan institution, Alvernia strives to meet St. Francis' values and mission.
• Most rooms are a shared space and all residents in the wing share a community bathroom.
   

Building Information

• Class Level: First-year students are housed in Francis Hall (when needed).
• Types of Rooms: Francis Hall has 24 shared bedrooms and two single bedrooms.
• Air Conditioning: Francis Hall has window air-conditioning units.
• Sheets: Mattresses are extra-long twins.
• Appliances: One internet jack is available per resident. Each bedroom is allowed one microwave, one small refrigerator and one coffee pot with automatic shut-off.
• Bathroom: Francis Hall has community bathrooms with each hallway sharing the facilities.
• Furniture: Each resident will have one adjustable bed, desk, desk chair, dresser and closet.
• Bed: 30” is the maximum height of the adjustable beds.
• Elevator: The building does not have an elevator.
• Laundry: A common laundry room is available for students. The laundry machines can be utilized with the SpeedQueen app.

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