Jensen Hall
| Housing Type | Victorian-Era Mansion |
|---|---|
| Housing for... |
Transfer students Upper-year students |
| Number of Students | 36 |
| Distance from the Center of Campus | Less Than 1 Block |
| Types of Rooms | Standard Bedroom |
| Features |
The famous Champlain tower room |
Description
Jensen Hall was designed and built in 1888 by father and son Alfred B. and Clellan Fisher for William Loomis. Of its several owners, Walter Gates, City Editor of The Burlington Free Press, lived there from 1904 to 1938. The hall’s two-level “tower room” is one of Champlain’s best-known architectural features. Jensen is located beside Bankus and Rowell, two other Champlain first-year residence halls, which all have front yards for outdoor activities. This trio offers the chance to build relationships with students both in and outside of the hall. In addition, students are right next to other campus resources, such as the Champlain Community Garden and Champ Support. There are many stories and legends about this house, including a claim that the house is haunted by the ghost of a sea captain who was one of the early owners and whose wife liked to climb into the tower and watch for his ship to sail into Burlington harbor. Note: There is no evidence that this story, or the resulting ghost, is true.
Location
Sitting in the Burlington Hill Section right across from the Main Campus, Jensen Hall is located beside two other Champlain first-year residence halls. This hall is a great spot for students who want to enjoy the Burlington community while still being close to campus.
Street Address: 381 S. Willart St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Common room
Outdoor Spaces
Front Lawn
Namesake
The hall was named for Albert Jensen, President C. Bader Brouilette’s partner in the purchase of Champlain College.
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158 South Willard
194 St. Paul
308 Maple Street
396 Main Street
Adirondack Hall
Boardman Hall
Butler Hall
Cushing Hall
Juniper Hall
Lakeview Hall
North House
Sanders Hall
South House
Valcour Hall
Whiting Hall
158 South Willard
| Housing Type |
Contemporary (Room) Victorian-Era Mansion |
|---|---|
| Housing for... | Upper-year students |
| Number of Students | 33 |
| Distance from the Center of Campus | 2 blocks |
| Types of Rooms | Standard Bedroom |
Description
The French Empire-style building was designed in 1877 by local architect Alfred Benjamin Fisher for Civil War hero Brevet Major General William Wells, who is commemorated with a statue in Burlington’s Battery Park. After the war, Wells expanded his father’s pharmaceutical business into a multimillion-dollar company. Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, Wells’s son-in-law, successfully completed the first cross-country trip across the United States in an automobile in 1903. Original and distinctive features of this hall include fireplaces and ornate woodwork. Students can enjoy marble indoor and outdoor social spaces, and a gazebo for relaxing and socializing.
Location
Located just a block from Main Campus on the corner of Main Street and South Willard Street, 158 South Willard makes it easy for students to engage with our Main Campus and access the Burlington area.
Street Address: 158 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Common room, kitchen
Outdoor Spaces
Large back lawn
Namesake
N/A
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
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308 Maple Street
| Housing Type | Contemporary (Room) |
|---|---|
| Housing for... | Upper-year students |
| Number of Students | 13 |
| Distance from the Center of Campus | 1 block |
| Types of Rooms | Standard Bedroom |
Location
Located on Maple Street steps away from Finney Quad
Street Address: 308 Maple St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Common spaces on every floor
Outdoor Spaces
Steps away from Finney Quad
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
N/A
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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
Street Address: 324 Maple St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Common room
Outdoor Spaces
On Finney Quad
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Boardman Hall
| Housing Type | Contemporary (Suite) |
|---|---|
| Housing for... | Upper-year students |
| Number of Students | 59 |
| Distance from the Center of Campus | 4 blocks |
| Features |
Suite-style living Break hall that remains open during breaks |
Description
Boardman Hall is ideal for students looking for suite-style housing with a common room and the privacy of single bedrooms. Located on Main Street only a short walk from campus, Boardman Hall also provides easy access to the Church Street Marketplace. Boardman is the place to be for students looking for an independent residence experience while also staying close to their friends.
Common Spaces
Central living area, kitchen, and each suite has a common room.
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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
Street Address: 316 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401
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.
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.
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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
Street Address: 197 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
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
Street Address: 320 Maple St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Common room
Outdoor Spaces
On Finney Quad
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North House
| Housing Type | Contemporary (Room) |
|---|---|
| Housing for... | Upper-year students |
| Number of Students | 16 |
| Distance from the Center of Campus | 5 blocks |
| Types of Rooms | Standard Bedroom |
| Features |
Close to downtown Burlington |
Description
North House was designed and built in 1887 by the architect Alfred B. Fisher for Riley Stearns, a druggist, his wife, Jane, and their family. Champlain purchased the building in 1966. North House is a very short walk to downtown Burlington, nestled within a quiet neighborhood between the Champlain campus and Burlington attractions. Offering an ideal combination of personal privacy, comfort, and the traditional Champlain residence hall experience, North House is perfect for students who enjoy some space between home and their studies.
Location
Located on South Willard Street just past College Street, North House is well situated in the Burlington Hill Section, only two blocks north of the Main Campus and close to downtown Burlington. This is a great location for students who want to feel connected to the Burlington community while still being a short walk to campus.
Street Address: 44 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Common room
Outdoor Spaces
Front yard
Namesake
The house was named to honor Thomas and Virginia North, who had provided housing for Champlain students there prior to its purchase by the College.
Sanders Hall
| 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 |
Close to downtown Burlington |
Description
Sanders Hall was built in 1865 for the Turk family, who operated a department store on College Street in Burlington for many years. The family lived in the house until 1921, after which it served as a dormitory for the University of Vermont. Sanders Hall features rooms of all shapes and sizes, each with its own personality. Sanders Hall is a traditional center hall mansion with a recently renovated foyer and beautiful woodwork. It is ideal for students seeking a close community in a residence hall and convenience to Burlington’s downtown scene.
Location
Located on College Street, Sanders Hall is nestled right in the Burlington Hill Section. Students can feel connected to the Burlington community and are just a short walk from downtown.
Street Address: 368 College St, Burlington VT, 05401
Common Spaces
Common room
Outdoor Spaces
Front yard
Namesake
The house was named Sanders Hall after Daniel Sanders, who was the first President of the University of Vermont. When the building was purchased by Champlain College in 1967, President C. Bader Brouilette decided to leave the name of the building unchanged.
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: 383 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Common room
Outdoor Spaces
Front and back lawns
Namesake
N/A
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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 designated gender-inclusive housing opportunities and a spacious central common room with 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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Whiting Hall
| Housing Type | Victorian-Era Mansion |
|---|---|
| Housing for... | Upper-year students |
| Number of Students | 31 |
| Distance from the Center of Campus | 1 block |
| Types of Rooms | Standard Bedroom |
Description
Originally constructed as a summer residence for prominent lawyer John Drew, this fully renovated Victorian-era mansion has maintained its charm and boasts beautiful original woodwork and three floors of student rooms. The Whiting family lived at this address until 1924, and the building was subsequently used as a home for a President of the University of Vermont, a UVM dormitory, and a private home before Champlain College purchased the house in 1967 and reconverted it to a residence hall. For several years, Champlain had a chapel in the basement of Whiting Hall, in the current location of the Student Health Center. The space has been renovated with a focus on accessibility and student comfort. The new design provides a common lounge, and a tower was renovated to provide ADA access to all levels. Whiting shares lawn space with McDonald Hall, and it has a large front porch. On warm days, you will find residents studying under trees or playing Frisbee with their McDonald Hall neighbors.
Location
Whiting Hall sits directly on Finney Quad, adjacent to campus on South Willard Street. Students who call this hall home can enjoy the recreational activities and open outdoor space of the green to relax, work, or hang out with friends.
Street Address: 203 S. Willard St, Burlington, VT 05401
Common Spaces
Small lounges on each floor
Outdoor Spaces
Finney Quad, side porch
Namesake
The hall was named by former Champlain President C. Bader Brouilette in honor of the family that had resided there.
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