First-Year Communities

Through their first-year experience students learn to cope with the transition to college & grow into an independent adult.

Through the First-Year Experience, students will be provided an array of opportunities to develop personally and academically within their residential community. Students first year at DePauw is a pivotal time for their development, therefore all first-year students are placed in one of the six residence halls that aim to develop a common, inclusive and supportive experience. Our programs purpose is intentional, focusing on their transitions and providing the best resources and support for students as they acclimate to DePauw. Each residence community provides programmatic and community development opportunities in addition to peer support and mentoring.

Living on campus...

All first-year students are placed within one of the six first-year residence halls. Each residence hall provides a unique experience to students, depending on their preferences of a traditional, small or suite community.

To learn more about the first-year residence hall options for incoming and current students, please refer to the links at the left.

First-Year Student Residential Communities

Bishop Roberts Hall
College Street Hall
Hogate Hall
Humbert Hall
Longden Hall
Lucy Rowland Hall

Additional Links & Resources

To learn more about the First-Year Experience program, please visit the First-Year Experience webage.

To learn more about the First-Year Resident Assistants for the first-year residence halls, please visit the Meet the Staff page.