Traditional Housing - Oberlin College

Eleven of Oberlin’s residence halls offer a traditional college living experience that brings together students of many different interests and majors. Barrows and Dascomb are First-Year Experience halls, offering programs to assist in the transition to college life. Our traditional halls accommodate from 65 to 250 residents. Each has its own culture and amenities, so you can find the right environment for your needs and lifestyle.

Barrows Hall

This First Year Experience hall on north campus houses about 130 students and has an all-female first floor. A good setting for students who want to get involved in campus life or lead student organizations.

Barnard House

The smallest dorm on campus, Barnard houses about 40 students who choose substance-free housing. Its atmosphere allows for lots of personal contact and connection among residents.

Burton Hall

About 175 students from all four years live in Burton, which has an all-female fourth floor. Vaulted ceilings and large windows lend character to this dorm, which also houses the offices of two student newspapers.

Dascomb Hall

This centrally located First Year Experience hall is home to nearly 170 students. Also located here is Dascomb Dining Hall, which offers a fourth meal Sunday through Thursday.

East Hall

One of the larger halls at Oberlin with 180 residents, East has the second most single rooms on campus and a designated quiet floor. The building has a chill atmosphere that belies its large size.

Fairchild House

This traditional hall consists of mostly open doubles that house about 70 students. A sense of community flourishes here. Two dining cooperatives, the Brown Bag Co-op and the vegetarian Fairchild Co-op, are located downstairs.

Langston (North Hall)

Langston is the largest hall on campus with nearly 240 students. There are a variety of room types in Langston, quads and doubles and largest number of singles of all the halls on campus. The variety of rooms, combined with Langston's size, gives the hall an active community many find enjoyable.

Noah Hall

This coed dorm hosts 97 residents from all four years. High ceilings and beautiful lounges with fireplaces and chandeliers make Noah a perennial favorite among Obies. This neo-Georgian building contains primarily open doubles and singles, however, it is best known for its huge triples.

South Hall

South Hall is the second largest hall on campus with a capacity of about 230. Its three floors have four wings each, accommodating about 20 students in each wing. This gives students in each wing the opportunity to make close connections while enjoying the perks of a larger living community.

Talcott Hall

Perhaps the most beautiful residence hall on campus, Talcott is home to about 80 returning students who win the housing lottery. Built in 1886, the three-story building has oversized closets, hallways, and lounges. The entire first floor is devoted to lounges and common areas, including the Kosher-Halal Co-op.

Zechiel House

This hall (generally called "Zeke") has about 45 students, many of whom are also athletes. Residence in Zechiel is open only to returning students.

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