396 Main Street

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	36
Distance from the Center of Campus	4 blocks
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Student lounge

Description

Originally constructed in 1902 for Burlington banker Frederick Ward, this Tudor-style residence was first acquired by Champlain College in 1966. Champlain used it as a dormitory for a period of time and then repurchased it in 2001. The residence hall’s front lawn, common area lounge, and shaded porches encourage gathering and conversation. Students in this residence can simply walk down the hill and enjoy the activity of downtown Burlington, making the hall a great balance between campus and off-campus life.

Location

A short stroll up the street from Main Campus, 396 Main Street conveniently provides students with easy access to both campus life and the bustle of Burlington.

Street Address: 396 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Side porch

Namesake

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194 St. Paul

Apartment Style

194 St. Paul

Housing Type	Apartment Style
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	312
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less than a mile

Description

Designed and constructed as an independent student apartment building, 194 Saint Paul Street offers a modern, vibrant, safe and social living experience that is steps away from Champlain’s main campus, downtown and the Lake Champlain waterfront and bike path.

Location

Located less than a mile from campus, 194 St. Paul Street provides students easy access to both what downtown Burlington has to offer and main campus.

Street Address: 194 St. Paul St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Community Room, Study Room, Fitness Center

Outdoor Spaces

Courtyard with fire place

Adirondack Hall

Contemporary (Room)

Adirondack Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	19
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	smallest upper-year hall

Description

Adirondack Hall is a renovated carriage house known for its small, close-knit community of only 20 residents. Centrally located on Finney Quad, Adirondack has amazing outdoor spaces for lounging, studying, or kicking around a soccer ball.

Location

Located in Finney Quad

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Bankus Hall

Victorian-Era Mansion

Bankus Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	45
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Student lounge Kitchen

Description

Architect Alfred B. Fisher designed this property, which was built in 1889 for prominent Burlington lawyer Henry Ballard, who resided there until 1902. The building was home to several families before being converted to a dormitory in 1946. Champlain College purchased it in 1992. The house has undergone extensive renovation since its purchase. Complete with porches, a kitchen, and a student lounge, this hall is a space to create community, and one can often find a hammock or two in front of Bankus on warm evenings. Another popular feature is a large front yard—perfect for meeting students from other halls and hanging outside to toss a Frisbee or watch the stars (the lack of light pollution here makes the stars incredible)! The hall is close to the Champlain Community Garden.

Location

Bankus Hall is located across the street from the Main Campus on South Willard Street. Students can enjoy close proximity to campus resources and plenty of outdoor and community spaces.

Street Address: 285 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common room, kitchen

Outdoor Spaces

Side porch

Namesake

Bankus Hall was named for John Bankus, Vice President of Finance at Champlain College from 1965 to 1977.

Butler Hall

Contemporary (Room)

Butler Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	89
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

Settled right in the heart of Finney Quad, Butler Hall has a lot to offer any student. With its contemporary style and large interior, students enjoy the perks of such a modern residence hall. Butler Hall has some spectacular views of the lake, and provides its residents with many ways to hang out with friends with a shared kitchen, large basement, and common spaces on every floor. Plus, Butler has a front row seat to all activities on the quad.

Location

Located on Finney Quad

Street Address: 316 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common Room, Kitchen, Study rooms

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Cushing Hall

Victorian-Era Mansion

Cushing Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	27
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

Cushing Hall was built in 1872 for sisters Elizabeth and Susan Bigelow. Champlain purchased the house in 1962. It contained classrooms and faculty offices until 2005, when it was converted to a residence hall. The hall has been renovated to preserve its historic charm and add modern features for student comfort. From Cushing, it is just a short walk to the IDX Student Life Center, dining hall, fitness center, and academic buildings.

Location

Located on South Willard Street, directly across from the Campus Bookstore, Cushing Hall is the perfect place for students who want to be in the center of all the action on campus.

Street Address: 246 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

CCM Building, Campus Shuttle Stop

Namesake

The building was named to honor Ruth Cushing, President C. Bader Brouilette’s mother-in-law.

Juniper Hall

Contemporary (Room)

Juniper Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	95
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

Juniper Hall was built in 2012 on Finney Quad. This building—like its sister buildings, Valcour and Butler Halls—has single and double rooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen, a central fireplace, and a large first floor common room. Plus, it has bike storage open to all students on campus.

Location

Located on Finney Quad

Street Address: 197 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common Room, Kitchen, Study rooms

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Lakeview Hall

Contemporary (Room)

Lakeview Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	81
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

Lakeview Hall is named for its best feature: the west-facing windows looking out over Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. It’s definitely a view worth waking up to every morning.

Location

Located on Finney Quad

Street Address: 320 Maple St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

Rowell Hall

Victorian-Era Mansion

Rowell Hall

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	44
Distance from the Center of Campus	Less Than 1 Block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Air-conditioning

Description

Originally constructed in 1919, this renovated Greek Revival mansion is a truly distinctive space. The original owner, Roy Leonard Patrick, was the Treasurer of the G.S. Blodgett Company and President of the Rock of Ages Corporation in Barre, and he held other prominent positions in the stone industry. The house remained in the Patrick family until 1953 and was purchased and fully renovated by Champlain College in 1972. The spacious front lawn is a popular spot to hang out, stargaze, play Frisbee, and bask in the sunshine. This is the perfect pick for students who want uniquely designed rooms, green space, and a picture-worthy exterior.

Location

Located directly across from Main Campus on South Willard Street, Rowell students are close to campus amenities and events.

Street Address: 277 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Large Front Yard

Namesake

Rowell Hall was named in honor of Lyman S. Rowell, a former Trustee of Champlain College.

South House

Victorian-Era Mansion

South House

Housing Type	Victorian-Era Mansion
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	47
Distance from the Center of Campus	2 blocks
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom
Features	Quiet area

Description

This colonial revival mansion was originally constructed in 1886 by architect John McLaughlin as a summer home for Lorenzo and Mary Woodhouse. Lorenzo served as the Treasurer of the Merchant’s Bank in Burlington. Ten years later, the Woodhouses renovated and expanded their home, adding a servants’ wing. After the Woodhouses sold the home in 1929, it went through several additional owners before being acquired by Champlain College in 1996. This expansive hall marks the southern boundary of Main Campus in a beautiful area of Burlington. This larger residence hall is home to a robust community of students, providing ample opportunities to meet new people. Residents enjoy two lounges to engage in hall activities throughout the year and a spacious back porch, perfect for engaging with friends and enjoying the beautiful evening weather in Vermont.

Location

South House is located at the corner of Cliff and South Willard streets in a quieter, more residential part of Burlington’s Hill Section. Students have the opportunity to engage with a large community of students in this grand hall.

Street Address: 363 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common room

Outdoor Spaces

Front and back lawns

Namesake

N/A

Valcour Hall

Contemporary (Room)

Valcour Hall

Housing Type	Contemporary (Room)
Housing for...	Upper-year students
Number of Students	91
Distance from the Center of Campus	1 block
Types of Rooms	Standard Bedroom

Description

One of the most well-known upperclassmen residence halls on campus, Valcour Hall houses 91 students. With a spacious central common room and areas to play board games and ping-pong, Valcour is all about community. It’s also the closest residence hall on Finney Quad to campus, making its location great for students who want a close-to-campus feel.

Location

Located on Finney Quad

Street Address: 322 Maple St. Burlington, VT 05401

Common Spaces

Common room, kitchen, study rooms

Outdoor Spaces

On Finney Quad

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