Sorin Hall Details

Sorin Residence Hall is located on Englewood Avenue to the west of Manor House. Originally dedicated as a women's hall in 1958, Sorin Hall is named after Elizabeth and Emily Sorin. The Sorin sisters were Hamline University's first female graduates who received both B.A. and M.A. degrees. Sorin Hall houses over 100 men and women students on single-gender floors, including two female floors and one male floor. All rooms in Sorin Hall are double occupancy and feature ample storage space, large windows, and direct access to the Sorin game room located on the first floor. Sorin Hall is barrier-free.

Sorin Hall Council

The Sorin Hall Council is the voice for students who live in Sorin Hall. The council provides a forum for discussion and implementation of programs, topics, and situations pertaining to the well-being and maintenance of Sorin Hall. It also acts as an advisor, associate, and liaison for Sorin Hall residents in all possible matters concerning Sorin Hall. All residents of Sorin Hall are encouraged to participate in hall council! Residents may get involved by running for a position on the Sorin Hall Council executive board or by attending hall council meetings.

Information Desk

Sorin Information desk is centrally located in the building lobby of Sorin Hall. The desk is open 7 days a week. The desk is staffed by upper-class students, who either live in on campus or have lived on campus in the past. They are extremely knowledgeable about the campus and are a terrific information resource. At the information desk, residents can check out sports equipment, board games, Play Station 3 games, and other handy items free of charge. 

Features and Furnishings

You will need to provide your own pillow, blanket, linens, desk lamp, phone, and wastebasket. Furniture placed in lounges and public areas is for the use of all residents. In order to be fair to all, you are asked not to move lounge furniture. There will be a penalty to any student who is found with lounge furniture in their room.

Please note:  Furniture may not be moved from student rooms, and built-in furniture may not be dismantled or moved. Even if a student is occupying a double room alone, furnishings for a second student may not be moved from the room.

Hall Features

• Single gender by floor
• All double rooms 
• Resident Advisor located on each floor
• Community bathrooms
• Free use of laundry facilities (2nd & 4th floor)
• Resident social lounge/kitchen (3rd floor)
• Vending machines
• Recycle/trash room
• Security card access to building
• 24-hour surveillance cameras
• Elevator service for barrier-free access
• 24-hour Computer lab
• Sorin Information Desk  

 Room Features

• Two sets of furniture (extra-long twin bed, desk & chair, bookcase)
• Closet with drawers and mirror
• Towel rack on door
• Window blinds
• Carpeted flooring (except for rooms 208, 209, 309 which have tile)
• Ethernet and Wireless internet access
• Cable TV service with streaming service
• Micro Fridge Unit

Sorin Hall Staff

The Resident Advisors (RA), Assistant Area Coordinator, and Area Coordinator are committed to building and maintaining a positive community environment. They plan social, educational, recreational, and cultural programs for residents. Resident Advisors live on each floor or wing of the residence halls and provide direct support and assistance to residents. RAs are specially trained to offer programs, activities, support, and referrals for floor members as needed. The Resident Advisor staff host a variety of social program during the first week of classes. These programs are designed to provide residents the opportunity to meet, mingle, and build community. The staff also plans a variety of activities throughout the year.