Dorchester Hall | Residential Facilities | Division of Student Affairs

Year Constructed
1959 (1992 renovated)

Location
North Hill Community

Building Type
Traditional

Room Type
Singles, doubles, triples and quads

Bathroom Type
Community bathrooms
Single, all-gender bathrooms
Single, all-gender restrooms

24-Hour Service Desk
Air Conditioning (AC)
Elevator
Laundry (located on the ground floor of the building)

Kitchen
Vending Machines
Wi-Fi

Our residence hall room dimensions and layouts vary — some include single beds, bunk beds, or a combination of both.

Furniture Drawing & Measurements

Single Bed:
- Bed Frame: 81 inches (length) × 40 inches (width) × 38 inches (height - headboard)
  - Footboard: 23 inches (height)
- Under-bed clearance: 11 inches (height)
- Twin mattress: 36 inches (width) × 75 inches (length)
Adjustable Bunk Bed:
- Bed Frame: 81 inches (length) × 40 inches (width) × 61 inches (height)
  - Bottom bunk frame: 49 inches (height)
  - Top bunk frame: 12 inches (height)
- Under-bed clearance: 11 inches (height)
- Twin mattresses (2): 36 inches (width) × 75 inches (length) each

Desk with 1 shelf hutch 42 inches (Width) x 26 inches (Depth) x 30 inches (Height)
Desk Chair
Dresser 5 drawer 28 inches (Width) x 20 inches (Depth) x 47 inches (Height)
Mirror
Floor Tile/ Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
Closet

Large Multipurpose Room
Accessible Lounges
Living Room
Classroom

Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Meeting/Seminar Room

Building Info

Category	Specifications
Square Feet	23,911 (NASF), 35,436 (GSF)
University Building #	64
# of Floors	4
Building/Space Gender	Coed
Number of Students	129
AC/Non-AC	AC

Building History

Dorchester Hall is a four-story, coed, traditional style building that accommodates approximately 129 residents. The hall is comprised of singles, doubles, triples and quads. Most academic buildings, libraries, and The Stamp Student Union are less than a 5-minute walk away.

Dorchester Hall is the home to the Honors Global Communities Living-Learning program. Program offices and a program classroom are located on the ground floor of the building.

Dorchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. At the 2020 census, the population was 32,531. Its county seat is Cambridge. The county was formed in 1669 and named for the Earl of Dorset, a family friend of the Calverts.

Building Occupants

Living-Learning Programs

Honors Global Communities
Program Offices
Program Classroom

Resident Life Staff

Resident Director
Resident Assistant

Building Services

Housekeeping Service Hours:

Weekdays: Services run from Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending by mid-afternoon. We minimize disruption to residents' routines.
Weekends: Reduced service with restrooms and lounges cleaned once on Saturdays. No regular services on Sundays, which is a day off for our staff.
Emergency Services: Our team remains on call at all times. Available 24/7 through our Service Center at 301-314-9675.

Trash Removal

Residents are required to take their trash to the dumpsters outside their buildings. Housekeeping handles trash and recycling removal from lobbies, lounges, laundry rooms, and common bathrooms twice a day, ensuring clean and welcoming common areas.

HVAC System

Air Conditioned Building with Seasonal Transitioning

Dorchester Hall operates on a seasonal heating and cooling schedule, with transitions typically occurring in April and October. Depending on the season, heated or chilled water circulates through the pipes to regulate room temperature. Each unit is equipped with a fan coil unit for air circulation, and Residential Facilities maintenance staff monitor supply temperatures daily to ensure comfort.

Floor Plans

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