On-Campus Living | Adelphi University Residence Halls

Adelphi’s residence halls are more than just dorms—they’re communities.

Welcome to Adelphi’s residential communities, where students from all over the country—and the world—live, learn and grow together. Each of our seven residential communities offers support and convenience, as well as opportunities for personal growth, cultural exploration, and interaction with peers and staff.

About Our Halls

Adelphi offers students the option to choose from among seven distinctive residential communities. All of our halls offer you great amenities to make your college life fun and headache-free, including:

Fully furnished rooms
Large lounges with kitchens
All-inclusive utilities
Free Wi-Fi
Made to order food in our dining halls
Access to free events in your hall
Resident Assistants to help you out

View a map of all our residence halls.

Chapman Hall

Close-knit community; mix of first-year and upper-class students. Chapman Hall is located near the Adelphi University baseball field and has four floors. Of these floors, one is designated only for women, two are co-ed, and one is gender inclusive. Each floor features multiple bathrooms.

Chapman Hall

Chapman Hall has four floors, one of which is only for women, two of which are co-ed, and one is gender inclusive. Launch Gallery

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Chapman Hall

Chapman Hall has four floors, one of which is only for women, two of which are co-ed, and one is gender inclusive. 10 Photos

Exterior of Chapman.
Exterior of Chapman.
Entrance to Chapman.
Picnic area in front of Chapman.
Double room panoramic view.
Double room.
Alternate view of a double room.
Lounge area.
Updated kitchen and dining area.
Updated hallway.

Earle Hall

Active and diverse community; mostly upperclass students. This residence hall is one of the more active and diverse halls on campus. It includes the Honors College and its suites, the Student Organization Suite, Student Activities Board, Language Lab, Student Media Center, The Delphian, The Oracle, PAWS web radio and Works in Progress.

Earle Hall

This residence hall is one of the more active and diverse halls on campus. Launch Gallery

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Earle Hall

This residence hall is one of the more active and diverse halls on campus. 14 Photos

Exterior of Earle Hall.
An alternate view to Earle Hall’s exterior.
The Honors College is found in Earle Hall.
Honors Suite lounge.
Vending machines and all access lift.
Lounge area.
Seating in Earle lounge.
Panoramic view of our double room.
Double room.
An alternate view to our double room.
The quad area is found next to Earle Hall.
Entrance to Earle Hall.
Parking is easily accessible from Earle Hall.
Another exterior view of Earle Hall.

Eddy Hall

Very social community; mostly first-year students. Next to Linen Hall and New Hall, and near the William J. Bonomo Memorial Field (baseball). All floors have air conditioning and feature a lounge. Eddy Hall also houses our First Year Live in Learning Community. This features all students in the community taking a class together in the Fall that takes place in the residence hall.

The building was named in honor of Dr. Paul Dawson Eddy, the third president of Adelphi (1937–1965).

Eddy Hall

Eddy Hall has three residential floors with a mix of coed and gender inclusive spaces. Launch Gallery

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Eddy Hall

Eddy Hall has three residential floors with a mix of coed and gender inclusive spaces. 8 Photos

The main entrance to Eddy Hall.
The Eddy Hall front patio.
An alternate view of the Eddy Hall front patio.
Eddy Hall with its entrance sign in the foreground.
A panoramic view of a double room in Eddy Hall.
A double room in Eddy Hall.
An alternate view of a double room in Eddy Hall.
The entrance to Eddy Hall with New Hall A in the background.

Linen Hall

Quiet and relaxed community. Linen Hall is located next to the University’s baseball field, and residents of Linen appreciate its quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Linen also houses our Nassau Community College students who live on campus.

Named after James A. Linen, a former chair of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees and former president of Time, Inc., Linen Hall has one floor for women and three for that are co-ed.

Linen Hall

Linen Hall, has one floor for women and three for both men and women. Launch Gallery

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Linen Hall

Linen Hall, has one floor for women and three for both men and women. 10 Photos

Linen Hall entrance.
Linen Hall entrance.
Linen Hall.
Back view of the exterior of Linen Hall.
Linen Hall exterior.
Double bedroom, panoramic view.
Double bedroom.
Alternate view of a double bedroom in Linen Hall.
Renovated lounge area.
Plenty of seating in our renovated lounge area.

Waldo Hall

Right on the Quad for fun, first-year living. Conveniently located mid campus, Waldo and Earle Hall share the quad, which is a favorite area among residents and hosts many activities throughout the year. Waldo Hall is also home to the Health Services Center.

The hall is named in honor of Ruth Fanshaw Waldo, one of the first women executives in American advertising and former secretary of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees.

Waldo Hall

Waldo Hall has four floors: two for men and two for women. Launch Gallery

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Waldo Hall

Waldo Hall has four floors: two for men and two for women. 18 Photos

Waldo Hall entrance.
There is plenty of parking for our residents.
Waldo Hall, exterior.
The Health and Services Center is conveniently located next to Waldo Hall.
Back view of the exterior of Waldo Hall.
Converted triple bedroom, panoramic view.
Converted triple bedroom.
Converted triple bedroom.
Converted triple bedroom.
Closet.
Residence Assistant’s Office and mailboxes for our residents.
Lounge area.
An alternate view to our lounge area.
Kitchen area.
An alternate view to our kitchen area.
We have laundry rooms on every floor.
Communal bathrooms.
Communal bathrooms.

Residence Hall A

Landscaped courtyard for socializing; mostly upper-class students. Residence Hall A, which opened in the fall of 2003, is a state-of-the-art building located adjacent to Swirbul Library and near the softball and baseball fields. Each room features a semi-private bathroom attached to the room and individual climate control including air conditioning.

Other features include lounges on every floor and a gracious landscaped courtyard opening onto the campus. Located on the lower level of the Residence Hall are the University Library Archives and Special Collections.

Residence Hall A

This state-of-the-art building is located adjacent to Swirbul Library and is near the softball and baseball fields. Launch Gallery

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Residence Hall A

This state-of-the-art building is located adjacent to Swirbul Library and is near the softball and baseball fields. 15 Photos

Residence Hall A exterior.
Behind Residence Hall A, exterior.
Residence Hall A entrance.
An alternate view to our entrance.
Residence Hall A lounge, lobby.
Residence Hall A lounge, third floor.
Residence Hall A kitchen.
Residence Hall A bedroom.
Alternate view to bedroom.
Residence Hall A bedroom, hallway.
Residence Hall A room, bathroom.
Triple room, closet.
Triple room, bathroom.
Handicap double room, closet.
Handicap double room, bathroom.

Residence Hall B

State-of-the-art living; mostly upper-class students. Residence Hall B opened in Fall 2011, featuring environmentally sensitive design, its heating and cooling systems are powered using geothermal technology, and houses our Greek and Social Fellowship floor. Each room features a semi-private bathroom attached to the room and individual climate control including air conditioning.

The building is located between Hall A and Eddy Halls, adding to the residential section of the campus offering students great views from top floor lounges of baseball games played on the nearby William J. Bonomo Memorial Field.