Residence Halls

Types of Living Options

Montclair State University offers a variety of living options across both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses, including traditional halls, suite-style communities, apartments and houses. Each space offers a different experience, but all are designed to help you connect, get involved and feel at home.

  • Traditional-Style: Shared bedrooms with community bathrooms on each floor.
  • Suite-Style: Shared bedrooms connected by a private bathroom.
  • Apartment-Style: Private or shared bedrooms with a full kitchen, bathroom and living space.
  • House-Style (Bloomfield campus only): Smaller, home-like living with shared common areas and full kitchens.

What All Residence Halls Include

  • Furnished rooms (bed, desk, chair, dresser and closet per resident)
  • WiFi and University network access
  • Laundry access within the building or nearby
  • Community spaces such as lounges or study areas
  • On-site student staff support (Community Assistants (CAs) / Resident Assistants (RAs))
  • 24-hour support through front desks or on-call staff

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Choosing the Right Space

No matter where you live, your experience will be shaped by the people around you. Each residence hall and community has its own atmosphere, traditions and opportunities to get involved. Take time to explore your options and think about what environment will best support your lifestyle, preferences and goals.

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Montclair Campus Residence Halls

The Montclair campus has 10 different halls to chose from. Some are reserved for upper-classmen so please be sure to read about each and find the place that is best for you!

Blanton Hall

Style: Suite
Best for: Students who want convenience and an active environment
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Eligibility: Mixed student population

Blanton Hall is a centrally located suite-style residence hall where rooms are connected by a shared bathroom. Its location and layout make it one of the most convenient and active places to live on campus. With dining options and major campus services located in the building, students have easy access to everything they need while still enjoying a strong residential community.

What to Expect:

  • Suite-style layout with shared bathrooms
  • Air conditioning, seasonally available
  • Dining options in building
  • Study rooms and large lounge spaces
     
exterior of blanton hall

Bohn Hall

Style: Traditional
Best for: Highly social students seeking community
Room Types: Doubles
Eligibility: First-year students

Bohn Hall is a 16-floor residence hall with skyline views, housing a large first-year community. Residents live in traditional double rooms with community bathrooms, creating an active and highly social environment. With multiple lounges, study spaces and in-building academic resources, Bohn makes it easy to connect with others and access support right where you live.

What to Expect:

  • Community-style bathrooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lounges, kitchen and study spaces
  • Not air-conditioned, fans recommended
  • Home to academic support offices such as the writing center!
exterior shot of Bohn Hall

Dinallo Heights

Style: Suite
Best for: Students who want contemporary housing with spacious community spaces
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Eligibility: Mixed student population

Dinallo Heights is a contemporary suite-style residential complex offering modern accommodations and community-focused living. Located on the north end of campus, the complex features shared private bathrooms between rooms, study lounges, multipurpose spaces and community gathering areas designed to support both academic success and student connection. The building is owned and operated by Capstone On-campus Management.

What to Expect:

  • Modern suite-style living
  • Shared private bathrooms between rooms
  • Community lounges and study spaces on every floor
  • Community kitchen and multipurpose spaces
  • Gaming and lounge areas in the main commons

Additionally, Dinallo consists of four towers:

  • Basilone Hall (singles)
  • Einstein Hall (doubles)
  • Whitman Hall (doubles)
  • Parker Hall (singles)
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Freeman Hall

Style: Suite
Best for: Students who want a quieter location with dining nearby
Room Types: Doubles, triples (suite-style)
Eligibility: Mixed student population

Freeman Hall is located near the campus entrance and offers a quieter, suite-style living experience. Its location and layout create a more relaxed atmosphere while still keeping students close to campus activity. With a dining hall located in the building and easy access to academic spaces, Freeman combines convenience with a strong residential community.

What to Expect:

  • Suite-style rooms with shared bathrooms
  • Dining hall located in building
  • Close to academic buildings
  • Not air-conditioned
exterior of freeman hall

Hawk Crossings

Style: Apartment
Best for: Upper-classmen seeking apartment-style living
Room Types: Doubles within apartments
Eligibility: 30+ credits required

Hawk Crossings is a garden-style apartment community offering a more independent living experience while still being connected to campus resources. Its layout and eligibility requirements make it a popular option for students looking to transition into apartment-style living.

What to Expect:

  • Full kitchen and living space
  • Multi-floor apartments
  • Shuttle access
  • Upper-class student community
exterior shot of hawk crossing apartments

Machuga Heights

Style: Suite
Best for: Students who want modern housing with dining and community spaces nearby
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Eligibility: Mixed student population

Machuga Heights is a modern suite-style residential complex located on the north end of campus, and right across the street from Dinallo. The building offers updated living spaces designed to balance privacy and community, with shared bathrooms between rooms, study lounges and gathering spaces throughout the complex. Machuga Heights is also home to Sam’s Place dining hall and Bistro 62, making dining and social spaces easily accessible to residents. The building is owned and operated by Capstone On-campus Management.

What to Expect:

  • Modern suite-style living
  • Shared private bathrooms between rooms
  • Community lounges and study spaces on every floor
  • Dining options within the complex
  • Community kitchen and multipurpose spaces

Additionally, Machuga consists of four towers:

  • Mills Hall (doubles)
  • Gibson Hall (doubles)
  • Gordon Hall (singles)
  • Barton Hall (doubles)
exterior shot of machuga heights and sam's place dining

Russ Hall

Style: Suite
Best for: Students who prefer a smaller, historic community
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Eligibility: Mixed student population

Russ Hall is one of the University’s oldest residence halls and offers a unique mix of historic character and updated living spaces. Its smaller size creates a more personal and close-knit environment. Residents benefit from a combination of suite-style layouts and private bathroom options, along with convenient access to academic and dining spaces.

What to Expect:

  • Suite-style and private bathroom options
  • Air conditioning, seasonally available
  • Community kitchen and lounge
  • Close to academic and dining spaces
exterior shot of russ hall

Sinatra Hall

Style: Suite
Best for: Students looking for modern housing with quieter surroundings
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples (within suites)
Eligibility: Mixed student population

Sinatra Hall is a modern, suite-style residence hall located on the western edge of campus. Its layout provides a comfortable balance of independence and shared living. The building offers a quieter environment while still keeping students connected through shared lounges and convenient shuttle access to the rest of campus.

What to Expect:

  • Suites for 6-8 residents
  • Multiple bathroom spaces per suite
  • Air conditioning, seasonally available
  • Shuttle access
exterior aerial of sinatra hall

Stone Hall

Style: Traditional
Best for: Students looking for a smaller, close-knit environment
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Eligibility: Mixed, often first-year

Stone Hall is a smaller traditional residence hall known for its strong sense of community and scenic views. Its size allows residents to build close connections with one another. Recently renovated, the building offers updated spaces while maintaining a welcoming and tight-knit residential atmosphere.

What to Expect:

  • Community-style bathrooms
  • Outdoor patio space
  • Recently renovated
  • Tight-knit community
exterior side of stone hall

The Village Apartments

Style: Apartment
Best for: Upper-class and graduate students seeking independence
Room Types: Singles and doubles within apartments
Eligibility: Typically 50+ credits

The Village is an apartment-style community designed for students who want a more independent living experience. With full kitchens, living rooms and shared spaces, it closely mirrors off-campus living. The community also features outdoor spaces and amenities that create a balance between independence and connection to campus.

What to Expect:

  • Full apartments with kitchens and living rooms
  • Pool and outdoor spaces
  • Laundry on each floor
  • Police substation
aerial shot of exterior of village apartments

Bloomfield Campus Residence Halls

There are seven different housing options on the Bloomfield campus nestled within the campus.

19 Austin Place

Style: House
Best for: Students seeking a home-like experience
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Eligibility: Upper-classmen

19 Austin Place is a house-style living option that provides a more residential and spacious environment for students. The layout encourages strong connections among residents while offering a more independent, off-campus feel.

What to Expect:

  • Full kitchen and shared living space
  • Close to campus and local area
  • Community-focused environment
  • Smaller residential community
exterior shot of 19 austin

23 Austin Place

Style: House
Best for: Students seeking independent, modern house-style living
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Eligibility: Upper-classmen

23 Austin Place is a fully renovated house that offers a modern and comfortable living experience in a residential setting. It combines updated amenities with a close-knit community atmosphere and convenient access to campus and local transportation.

What to Expect:

  • Full kitchen and appliances
  • Washer and dryer
  • Close to dining and transportation
  • Modern house-style layout
exterior shot of 23 austin

23 Park Place

Best for: Students seeking independence
Room Types: Apartment-style shared rooms
Eligibility: Upper-classmen

23 Park Place offers a smaller apartment-style living option for students looking for a quieter, more independent environment. Its size and layout create a more relaxed atmosphere while still providing access to shared spaces and amenities.

What to Expect:

  • Community kitchen
  • Lounge and laundry
  • Smaller, tight-knit environment
  • Independent living feel
exterior shot of 23 park place

225 Liberty

Style: Suite
Best for: Students who prefer a smaller community
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Eligibility: Mixed student population

225 Liberty is a smaller suite-style residence hall that creates a welcoming and connected environment for its residents. Its size and layout make it easy to build relationships while still offering access to key campus services.

What to Expect:

  • Suites for 2-4 residents
  • Community kitchen and lounge
  • Home to Campus Security
  • Close-knit residential experience
exterior shot of 225 liberty hall

Clee Hall

Style: Traditional
Best for: First-year students
Room Types: Doubles
Eligibility: First-year students

Clee Hall is the largest first-year residence hall on the Bloomfield campus, offering a traditional living experience with updated features. Its layout and shared spaces help foster a strong first-year community and make it easy for residents to connect.

What to Expect:

  • Renovated restrooms
  • Individual HVAC units
  • Lounge and shared community spaces
  • Strong first-year community
exterior shot of clee hall

Franklin Street Residence Hall

Style: Suite / Apartment
Best for: Students looking for modern, apartment-style living
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Eligibility: Mixed student population

Franklin Street Residence Hall is the newest housing option on the Bloomfield campus, offering modern suites with upgraded finishes and spacious layouts. With full kitchens, lounges and additional amenities like a fitness center and rooftop space, it provides a more independent living experience.

What to Expect:

  • Full kitchen and smart TV
  • Free laundry on each floor
  • Fitness center and lounge spaces
  • Rooftop and shared community areas
exterior shot of franklin hall

Schweitzer Hall

Style: Traditional
Best for: First-year students
Room Types: Doubles
Eligibility: First-year students

Schweitzer Hall is a first-year residence hall known for its strong sense of community and central role in student life. With direct access to dining and shared spaces, it provides an environment where students can easily connect and get involved.

What to Expect:

  • Mix of community and shared bathrooms
  • Direct connection to dining hall
  • Free laundry
  • Active community programming
exterior shot of schweitzer hall