Cretin Residence Hall
Cretin Hall was built in 1895 and remodeled in 1989; it is one of two located in South campus, considered the quieter part of campus. This area of campus is home to music and engineering, just a short walk to the Mississippi River.
The hall houses fewer students and residents consider Cretin a close-knit community.
Cretin Hall will be open for residents during the 2023-2024 school year. Then, in late 2024, it will be demolished for the construction of the new Lee and Penny Anderson Arena.
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Virtual Tour of Cretin Hall
See inside Cretin Hall, including the community lounge, recreation room, and part of a furnished room.
View tour with Audio Description
Specifications for Cretin Hall
Type of Resident |
Returning Students, Transfers |
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Location |
South Campus; find Cretin on the campus map |
Room/Bath Style |
Traditional hall with double and single rooms, plus community bathroom with private shower stalls |
Number of Floors and Residents |
90 residents live on floors 1-5 |
Configuration |
This hall primarily consists of two-person rooms with a living room and single shared bedroom; smaller single-person suites are also available on the 5th floor. The building is co-ed and single gender by floor. |
Common Areas |
Front entry desk, shared recreation area, kitchenette, and TV lounge, plus a common print station with computers Laundry is located in the lower level of the building. |
Room Size |
The living room is 9 feet by 13 feet, and the shared bedroom is 7 feet by 13 feet. Rooms have ceilings that are 8 feet, 6 inches high. |
Furniture Included |
Provided in each room, one for each student: Lofted extra-long twin bed with mattress, dresser, wardrobe, desk and desk chair; all furniture is movable. Flooring may be either carpet or tile; please see the PDF with specifications on flooring for Cretin. |
WiFi, Cable, Internet |
All residence halls come with wired and wireless (wifi) internet connections and cable television access. |
Heating and Cooling |
Central Steam heat in building with radiator control in room; no air conditioning |
Meal Plan |
Required; Choose from Unlimited, Block 150, Block 135, Block 70, or Block 60 |
Rates |
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Building Staff |
5 Resident Advisors who live in the building |
Floor Plans and Diagrams |
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Inside Cretin
Cretin double rooms include beds that can be lofted or bunked, as well as a desk, dresser, and wardrobe.