Housing
Dordt offers several comfortable housing options for students who wish to live on-campus during their studies. Living on campus isn't just fun; we believe our unique campus life enriches your overall Dordt experience. Sharing meals together, walking to class, staying up late for a group study session—residence life is about joining the Dordt community and building great relationships.
Learn more about our housing options options below or start your application now.
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Residence Halls
Residence halls at Dordt are dorm-style and typically house freshman and sophomores. Halls are designated for boys or girls, with visiting hours during certain times of the day. Check out our specific halls below to see what features each one has to offer.
Covenant Hall
Located on the east border of campus, Covenant Hall provides a panoramic view of Dordt University. Known to students as Covey, the residence hall is a three-story building with laundry facilities, kitchens, and community bathrooms. Covenant Hall is home to 240 women of primarily freshman and sophomore status. Most rooms are equipped for two, with a single closet and two sets of all furniture.
Having been built in 1998, with 8 new dorms constructed in 2022, Covenant Hall provides residents with a contemporary living space. Covenant Hall also has an array of study rooms, a basement common room, and lounges on every floor. Designed with students in mind, Covenant Hall was built around community, cultivating both academic and social development.
Building Structure
Three-story brick with a full basement
Building Features
- 109 double rooms
- Six handicap accessible rooms
- One learning community assistant (LCA) apartment
- Wireless Internet access and network connections in each room
- Cable TV
- Four lounges
- Two kitchenettes
- Variety of rooms for study, prayer, and practicing instruments
- Large computer lab
- Community bathroom on each floor
- Elevator access to the entire building
- Candy and pop machines
- Laundry facilities
- Electronic security system
- Air conditioning
Room Specs
- Suites are 14' x 12' with an additional closet space that measures 5' 8" x 2' 4"
- Carpet is teal
- Depth of bookcase/desk hutch shelves is 11"
- Width of closet is 66" and is shared between two people
- Depth of closet is 23"
- Height of space under lower bed is 8"
- Note: Some dimensions vary due to room arrangement
Furnishings
- All rooms are furnished with stackable modular furniture
- All beds have extra long mattresses (78" long)
- Two dressers
- Two desks-each with a desk light
- Two bookcases
- One closet
Appliances Allowed
Dorm-size refrigerator
Staffing
Six resident assistants, one learning community assistant, and one learning community area coordinator
Residents
240 women (primarily freshmen and sophomores)
East Hall
East Hall is a three-story building with 99 double rooms and community bathrooms on each floor. Each room contains lofted beds, two built-in closets, and a pair of desks. Conveniently located in close proximity to Dordt’s academic complexes, East Hall houses primarily freshman and sophomore men.
East Hall has facilities such as kitchens, a laundry room, and a first-floor lounge. With extensive remodeling done in 2000, East Hall creates an atmosphere of both comfort and community.
Building Structure
Three-story brick
Building Features
- 99 double rooms
- One learning community assistant (LCA) apartment
- First floor lounge
- Community bathrooms on each floor
- Computer lab
- Candy and pop machines
- Laundry facilities
- Wireless Internet and network connections in each room
- Two kitchenettes and one full kitchen
- Cable TV
- Electronic security system
- Basement lounge (ping pong and foosball table)
Room Specs
- The dimensions of the suites are 13' 10" x 11' 10"
- Carpet is neutral tones with some browns
Furnishings
- Built-in lofts and all basic furnishings are provided
- All beds have extra long mattresses (78" long)
Appliances Allowed
Dorm-sized refrigerator
Staffing
Six resident assistants, one learning community assistant, and one learning community area coordinator
Residents
Freshman and sophomore men
North Hall
Creating the border of the northwest side of campus, North Hall is located close to the academic facilities on campus. North Hall was built with 98 double rooms that come with stackable beds, desks, and dressers. With two built-in closets, the dorms provide everything a resident may need. North Hall houses primarily freshman and sophomore men.
Constructed to contribute to community development, North Hall has a computer lab, laundry facility, kitchen, and lounge area. The building provides residents with an excellent social and academic environment.
Building Structure
Three-story brick
Building Features
- 98 double rooms
- One learning community assistant apartment
- First floor lounge (ping pong, foosball)
- Community bathrooms on each floor
- Two computer labs (second and third floor)
- Candy and pop machines
- Laundry facilities
- Two kitchenettes and one full kitchen
- Wireless Internet and network connections in each room
- Cable TV
- Electronic security system
Room Specs
- The dimensions of the suites are 13' 10" x 11' 10"
- Carpet is neutral tones
Furnishings
- All rooms are furnished with stackable modular furniture
- All beds have extra long mattresses (78" long)
Appliances Allowed
Dorm-size refrigerator
Staffing
Six resident assistants, one learning community assistant, and one learning community area coordinator
Residents
First- and second-year men
West Hall
West Hall is a two story building with 38 suites that each house around four women of mostly freshman and sophomore status. Each suite is furnished with two lofted beds, stackable beds, desks, dressers, and shelves. Additionally, each suite has its own bathroom. Located near the classroom building, West Hall creates a convenient place to live.
With a cozy first-floor lodge, two second-floor lounges, laundry facilities, and one full kitchen, West Hall is built to provide a place to nourish community.
Building Structure
Two-story brick
Building Features
38 suites with bathrooms
Room Specs
- One learning community assistant apartment
- Cable TV
- Wireless Internet and network connections in each suite
- First-floor lounge (TV, foosball, fireplace, piano)
- Two second-floor lounge/prayer rooms
- Candy and pop machines
- Laundry facilities
- One full kitchen
- Electronic security system
- Air-conditioned
Furnishings
- The dimensions of the suites are 22'4" x 13'4"
- Carpet is a dark multi-colored tweed
- All rooms are furnished with stackable modular furniture
- All beds have extra long mattresses (78" long)
Appliances Allowed
Dorm-sized refrigerator
Staffing
Four resident assistants, one learning community assistant, and one learning community area coordinator
Residents
Freshman and sophomore students
Apartment-Style Housing
Dordt offers three unique apartment housing options. Apartments are generally for upper-class students and can house larger groups than a standard dorm room. Take a tour through each apartment building below to get a good feel.
Fourth Avenue Townhomes
The Fourth Avenue Townhomes are located on the southwest side of campus, right on 4th Avenue. Most units are composed of a living room, kitchen, and restroom on the lower level, with two bathrooms and two bedrooms on the second story. The bedrooms comfortably sleep up to seven people. A handful of units designed on a smaller scale hold three people but offer the same amenities of kitchen and living room. In the center of the building, visitors will find a rooftop patio area called the Deck.
The Townhomes have a modern, split-level design that has large windows which admit plenty of natural light and a large open floorplan that provides extensive space to entertain guests. The Townhomes uniquely blend campus life with community, allowing students to feel like a part of both the Dordt and Sioux Center communities.
Kuyper Apartments
The Kuyper Apartments are located on the southeast side of campus near the B.J. Haan Auditorium. Each apartment has three bedrooms, two showers, double sinks, and a bathroom. The Kuyper Apartments were constructed in 2010 and designed to include many “green” features including a geothermal heating and cooling system, energy-efficient lighting, and locally sourced materials.
The Kuyper Apartments have lots of windows, concrete floors, and open floor plans. The building also has a first-floor lounge, laundry facilities on multiple floors, and 55th, which is a student-run coffee shop. With 34 apartments housing six students each, The Kuyper Apartments are a great place to live in community.
Building Structure
Four stories
Building Features
- 34 apartments
- Four handicap-accessible apartments
- Cable TV hookup
- Wireless internet and network connections
- Cooking facilities in each apartment
- Two showers in each apartment
- Multiple community areas
- 55th Avenue coffee shop and snack bar, a student-run business
- Four finished study rooms
- Elevator access
- Laundry facilities on each floor
- Electronic security system
- Balcony overlooking a two-story community space with floor-to-ceiling fireplace
- Geothermal heating and cooling provided by 90 wells in a large geothermal field
- Energy-efficient lighting
- High-efficiency windows
- Stage with lighting and sound capabilities for performances
- Mezzanine with a large room used as a classroom and meeting space
- Prairie room for meditation and devotions
Furnishings
- Stackable modular furniture including desk, book case, dresser, desk chair
- All beds have extra-long mattresses (78" long)
- Counter top height island in kitchen with stools
- Each apartment is furnished with a fridge (17 cubic feet-regular residential-size fridge)
- Glass top stove
Appliances Allowed
- Dorm-size refrigerator
- Microwave
- Toaster
Staffing
Two community development assistants
Residents
Men and women (mostly seniors)
The Squares
A collection of four two-story buildings make up the Every Square Inch Apartment complex, otherwise known as The Squares. Intentionally created with community in mind, each building is home to four apartments that house six students each. The two-story, three-bedroom suites come equipped with in-house laundry, a full kitchen, and two bathrooms.
Designed with student input, each apartment features a wall of windows that allows for lots of natural light. The open floor concept and modern characteristics make The Squares a place that feels like home.
Southview Apartments
Southview Apartments are home to mostly upperclassmen, providing residents with a chance to live in groups of six. Two bedrooms made for three people make up each suite. The bedrooms have three beds, dressers, and desks as well as one walk-in closet. The suites have private bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms.
Southview Apartments has community rooms on levels one and three, a computer lab, and multiple lounge areas. The building provides residents with an opportunity to live in a tight-knit community setting that encourages social and academic development.
Building Structure
Three story brick with full basement
Building Features
- 28 apartments
- Two handicap-accessible apartments
- Cable TV hookup: One in the living room and one in each bedroom
- Wireless Internet and network connections in each apartment
- Cooking facilities
- Community rooms on Level one and three
- Computer lab
- Multiple lounges
- Elevator access to the entire building
- Laundry facilities
- Electronic security system
- Air conditioned
Furnishings
- All rooms are furnished with stackable modular furniture
- All beds have extra long mattresses (78" long)
- Each apartment is furnished with a fridge (17 cubic feet-regular residential size fridge)
- Each apartment is furnished with a stove
Appliances Allowed
- Dorm-sized refrigerator
- Microwave
- Toaster
Staffing
Two community development assistants and one professional staff
Residents
Men and women (mostly juniors)
East Campus Apartments
The East Campus Apartment Complex is made up of six, two-story apartment buildings. Each building has eight apartments, four on each side and two on each floor. Remodeled in 2011, the apartments feature an open floor concept and updated kitchen spaces. With two bedrooms and a private bathroom, up to six residents can call each apartment home.
Arranged in two rows, the buildings that make up East Campus Apartments are located in close proximity to each other. This configuration provides a unique opportunity to form a “layered” community: community within individual apartments, within each building, and within the complex itself.
Building Structure
Two story brick
Building Features
- Eight apartments
- Cable TV
- Wireless Internet and network connections in each apartment
- Cooking facilities
Furnishings
- All rooms are furnished with stackable modular furniture
- All beds have extra-long mattresses (78" long)
- Each apartment is furnished with a fridge (17 cubic feet—regular residential size fridge)
- Each apartment is furnished with a stove
Appliances Allowed
- Dorm-sized refrigerator
- Microwave
- Toaster
Staffing
Two Community Development Assistants and professional staff
Residents
48 junior and senior men and women per building
Ready to move in?
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