Residence Halls
Salem's beautiful residence halls are a cozy, comfortable blend of historic and modern. There are different features to love about each building, and because of Salem's compact size, you're never far away from the center of college life, no matter which residence hall you live in.
The residence halls are South Hall (built in 1805); Alice Clewell Residence Hall (1922); Mary Reynolds Babcock Hall (1955); Dale H. Gramley Residence Hall (1965); Hattie Strong Residence Hall (1942); Louisa Wilson Bitting Residence Hall (1930); Bahnson Hall (....) and Fogle Flats (circa 1900).
All Salem residence halls have a few things in common in terms of their facilities. Each residence hall has laundry facilities. Babcock and Gramley have one washer and dryer per floor. Our machines are card activated and do not take cash. Laundry cards can be purchased in Babcock Lounge.
Each residence hall has a lobby and a lounge. The lobby is located off the main entrance and is used to entertain guests. The lounge is on the basement level of the building and has cable television and a VCR/DVD. Lounges are typically used as gathering places for meetings and as a place to study. In Babcock and Gramley, there are Kitchen spaces in each basement. Additionally, each floor also has a microwave for students' use. Vending and ice machines are located in a central area in each building.
Babcock Hall
Babcock is a primarily first-year residence hall located near the center of campus. This building houses approximately 107 students in double rooms on three floors and in the basement. Babcock has a community bathroom and laundry room located on each floor. Two Resident Assistants (RAs) are available on each floor to assist students with personal concerns and social development.
The basement in this building has been recently renovated and has modern furnishings. A full kitchen, a pool table, a Foosball table and a TV all contribute to a vibrant common space for the students to use. A front-desk area is located on the first floor. This desk is staffed by student workers and serves as the information center of the hall, allowing students to sign in their guests and purchase late-night snacks.
The visitation hours* in Babcock are limited to:
Sunday - Thursday: Noon - Midnight
Friday/Saturday: 11 AM - 2 AM
*Please see the Student Handbook for a more detailed description of the Salem College visitation policy*
Bahnson House
This quaint building houses 16 students in single, double and triple rooms. Typically, Bahnson houses junior and senior students. One RA lives in this building to assist with social development and address community concerns.
Bahnson has a combination of community and private bathrooms throughout the house. The recently renovated full kitchen and furnished living spaces provide a cozy atmosphere for this small community.
The visitation hours* in Bahnson are 24 hours while the College is in session.
*Please see the Student Handbook for a more detailed description of the Salem College visitation policy*
Bitting Hall
Bitting sits in the center of campus and is home to 48 primarily junior and senior students. This building houses students on three floors and in the basement. Students live in single and double rooms joined by a bathroom, suite style. Recently renovated, Bitting has wood floors and a charming lobby and basement area in which students may relax and socialize. There is a full kitchen located in the basement along with a laundry room.
Bitting has three RAs to assist with social development and address community concerns.
The visitation hours* in Bitting are 24 hours while the College is in session.
*Please see the Student Handbook for a more detailed description of the Salem College visitation policy*
Clewell Hall
Clewell houses approximately 100 mostly sophomore students and is located on front campus. All of the rooms in Clewell are suite-style. Each room adjoins a common room shared by two other residents. Four total students share each suite. Clewell has community bathrooms and laundry rooms on each of the 3 floors. Clewell's three renovated lobby spaces include televisions and a ping-pong table, providing wonderful space for relaxation and recreation.
Two Resident Assistants (RAs) are available on each floor to assist students with personal concerns and social development.
The visitation hours* in Clewell are limited to:
Sunday - Thursday: Noon - Midnight
Friday/Saturday: 11 AM - 2 AM
*Please see the Student Handbook for a more detailed description of the Salem College visitation policy*
Fogle Flats
The Fogle Flats are townhouses located on the edge of campus. The Flats house 18 senior students. This independent living area is full of historical charm. Each Flat houses approximately six students in three rooms. Every Flat has one and a half baths, a full kitchen, a formal dining room, a living room, a laundry room and a bonus room.
The visitation hours* in the Fogle Flats are 24 hours while the College is in session.
*Please see the Student Handbook for a more detailed description of the Salem College visitation policy*
Gramley Hall
Gramley is a first-year residence hall located towards the edge of campus. This building houses approximately 100 students on three floors. Gramley has a community bathroom and laundry room located on each floor. Two Resident Assistants (RAs) are available on each floor to assist students with personal concerns and social development.
The basement in this building has been recently renovated and has over-sized and comfortable furnishings. A full kitchen, a pool table and a TV all contribute to a vibrant common space for the students to use. A front-desk area is located on the first floor. This desk is staffed by student workers and serves as the information center of the hall, allowing students to sign in their guests and purchase late-night snacks.
The visitation hours* in Gramley are limited to:
Sunday - Thursday: Noon - Midnight
Friday/Saturday: 11 AM - 2 AM
*Please see the Student Handbook for a more detailed description of the Salem College visitation policy*
South Hall
South Hall is home to 42 primarily sophomore and junior students. Recently renovated, this building has wood floors and new furniture in each room. Students are housed in single and double rooms with community bathrooms located on each floor. There is a shared laundry room and full kitchen in this building. Both a formal lobby and cozy lounge area provide students with many options for social interaction. Three RAs are available in this building to assist with social development and address community concerns.
The visitation hours* in South are limited to:
Sunday - Thursday: Noon - Midnight
Friday/Saturday: 11 AM - 2 AM
*Please see the Student Handbook for a more detailed description of the Salem College visitation policy*
Strong Honors House
The Strong Honors House is home to students wishing to live in an academically enhanced community. This option is available for first-year and upperclass residential honors students through an application process. First-year honor students have the opportunity to interact with and be mentored by upperclass students. This building holds 34 students in double rooms on two floors. Each floor shares a community bathroom and a laundry facility is located in the basement. Building residents will develop a community contract at the beginning of each year to determine visitation policies, quiet hours and community standards.
