Our Mission
At Mount Aloysius College, the Office of Residence Life strives to create a community that supports residents’ academic, social, and emotional needs. Residence Life commits to creating a learning environment that supports studies and equips students with valuable life skills that can improve personal and professional development. Residence Life recognizes an on-campus community as a unique opportunity for emerging adults to learn about themselves, their peers, other cultures, their interests, and to aid in their preparation to handle challenges along their journey.
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Residence Halls
Watch the video above to see all that Misciagna Residence Hall offers.
Misciagna Hall
Misciagna Residence Hall offers students suite living in a wireless environment, with central air conditioning. Each suite has a living room with a couch and chairs and a kitchenette that includes a microwave, sink, and small refrigerator. The suites feature two bedrooms and a bathroom. The furniture in each room is newly upgraded. Laundry facilities are located on each of the three floors.
Check out the video above to see the cozy and comfortable newly renovated Ihmsen Residence Hall.
Ihmsen Hall (Newly Renovated!)
Ihmsen Hall is the primary freshman residence hall. Its rooms are cozy and comfortable, with attached bathrooms shared between two rooms. Each room also comes equipped with wireless internet access. Kitchen facilities, microwaves, TV lounges and computer rooms are spread throughout the building as well. Ihmsen’s renovation included a new flat roof, new windows, and new exterior brick with added insulation. It also saw the addition of an elevator and air conditioning to the hall, as well as updates to the rooms themselves. All rooms will have new flooring, ceilings, and paint, new shelving units in the closets, new vanities for the sinks, and new bed frames, desks, and dressers. The lounge on the ground floor was enlarged to take up more space on the breezeway, and it will include a larger space for students to study and relax, as well as several quiet study rooms and much more.
Ihmsen features a variety of room configurations, and students may expect to receive one to three roommates or suitemates. Tour room showcases a standard double suite with four suites (two students per room). Rooms may vary. Beds can be requested to be lofted based on availability.
Watch the video above to learn more about our all women’s residence hall, St. Joseph’s Hall.
St. Joseph’s Hall (Newly Renovated!)
St. Joseph’s Hall houses primarily first-year students. Each room in St. Joseph’s Hall contains its own sink and mirror. Each resident is provided with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Residents on each floor share a common bathroom, which is cleaned daily by Housekeeping staff. The first and second floors are female-only, and the ground floor has rooms just for male students.
Watch the video above to see the amenities of McAuley Hall.
McAuley Hall
Located on space to the south of Pierce Hall, McAuley Hall faces the green space between Academic and Pierce Halls. McAuley Hall is one of the primary upperclassmen residence halls.
Watch the video above to check out the spacious dorms and communal lounge areas of St. Gertrude’s Hall.
St. Gertrude’s Hall
St. Gertrude’s Hall also faces the campus green space and is equipped with spacious dorms and communal lounge areas perfect for studying, watching television, or catching up with friends. Rooms may vary. Residents share a common bathroom which is cleaned daily by housekeeping staff.
What to Bring
Necessities:
- Pillow, Blanket, Sheets, and Mattress Pad (extra-long twin)
- Towels
- Toiletries & Toiletry Caddy (personal items should not be stored in the bathroom)
- Shower Shoes/Flip Flops
- School Supplies
- Laundry Detergent
- Clothes Hangers
- Refrigerator or Microfridge (UL approved, up to 4.0 cubic feet)
- Fan
- UL Approved Surge Protector with 15 amp
Suggestions:
- Desk Lamp
- UL Approved LED String Lights (all adhesive backing is prohibited)
- Pyramid Bed Risers
- Crates or Storage Solutions
- Decorative Items (that can be used with push pins only)
- Waste Basket
- Sewing Kit
- Cleaning Supplies
- Laundry Basket or Hamper
- Television
- Streaming Device (Apple TV, Amazon Firestick, Google Chromecast, etc.)
- Video Game System
- Rug – St. Joe’s & Ihmsen rooms 11’x11′
- Rug – Misciagna Hall bedrooms 10’x14′
- Keurig and other single-serve coffee makers (not containing a hot plate)
- Renter’s Insurance
Your room includes an extra-long twin size bunkable bed, dresser, desk, chair, mirror, sink/vanity, and closet.
What Not to Bring
- Command Strips or Hooks
- Halogen Bulbs or Lamps
- Pets (unless approved ESA or Service Animal)
- Mattresses or Water Beds
- Hot Plates and Barbecues
- Microwaves, Toasters, Air Fryers, Electric or Toaster Ovens*
- Space Heaters and Air Conditioners
- Candles or Incense
- Loud Amplified Stereos
- Adhesive Backing and Tape that Damages Surfaces
Please refer to the Student Handbook for specific policies
* Microwaves are provided on each floor of each residence hall
