Upper-Year Housing
194 St. Paul
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.
Adirondack Hall
This renovated carriage house is known for its small, close-knit community of only 20 residents, centrally located on Finney Quad.
Bankus Hall
Bankus Hall sits directly across from main campus. A 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.
Butler Hall
Right in the heart of Finney Quad, Butler Hall has a shared kitchen, large basement, and common spaces on every floor.
Cushing Hall
Just a short walk to the IDX Student Life Center, dining hall, fitness center, and academic buildings, Cushing was renovated to preserve its historic charm and add modern features for student comfort.
Juniper Hall
Like its sister buildings, Valcour and Butler Halls, Juniper has single and double rooms, a fully equipped communal kitchen, a central fireplace, and a large first floor common room.
Lakeview Hall
Want a room with a view? Wake up to beautiful Lake Champlain every day in Lakeview Hall at Champlain College.
Rowell Hall
Rowell Hall offers students the perfect opportunity to make friends in and outside of their hall due to its close proximity to campus and other residence halls.
Valcour Hall
A well-known upperclassmen residence halls on campus, Valcour Hall houses 91 students with a spacious central common room.
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.
Common Spaces
Community Room, Study Room, Fitness Center
Outdoor Spaces
Courtyard with fire place
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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
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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.
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.
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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
Common Spaces
Common Room, Kitchen, Study rooms
Outdoor Spaces
On Finney Quad
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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.
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.
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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
Common Spaces
Common Room, Kitchen, Study rooms
Outdoor Spaces
On Finney Quad
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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
Common Spaces
Common room
Outdoor Spaces
On Finney Quad
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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.
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.
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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
Common Spaces
Common room, kitchen, study rooms
Outdoor Spaces
On Finney Quad
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