Halls

Hall Name	Image Upload	Gender	Approximate Capacity	Description	Number of Sections	Year Established	Quad	Chapel	Number of Floors	Number of Rooms	Elevator	Air Conditioning	Nickname/Mascot	OLD Rector Name	OLD Rector Image Upload	OLD Rector Phone	OLD Rector Email	OLD Rector Bio
Farley Hall	/assets/269850/fullsize/farley_hall.jpg	Female	215	Dedicated to Rev. John “Pop” Farley, C.S.C., standout Notre Dame student-athlete and former rector of Walsh and Sorin Halls, Farley Hall was the first residence hall constructed after World War II as the result of increased need for student housing. Former Notre Dame President, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., served as the hall’s first rector. Converted to a women’s hall in 1973, Farley annually celebrates its namesake’s birthday through Pop Farley Week, which includes a pickle ball tournament, a midnight visit to Farley’s grave, hall decorating, and Potato Fest, a fundraiser for Our Lady of the Road in South Bend. Farley also hosts Fall Fest, which brings vendors, musicians, and a makeshift pumpkin patch to North Quad every October. Cafe Far Far, a smoothie and milkshake cafe, has been operating out of Farley’s basement since 2016. Farley was last named Women’s Hall of the Year in 2024-2025 and was home to former Notre Dame President Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C.; NBC News Medical Correspondent, Bob Arnot; and United States Circuit Judge of the US Court of Appeals, Ann Williams. From 1973-83, Farley was under the Rectorship of Sister Jean Lenz O.S.F., a mentor to countless young women as they first entered Notre Dame. She coined Farley’s iconic motto “Come Share Life,” and is honored in Farley’s game room, where her portrait hangs.	7	1942	North	St. John the Evangelist	4	103	true			Elaine DeBassige	/assets/268006/fullsize/elaine_dibassige.jpg	574-631-5288	edebassi@nd.edu	Originally from San Rafael, New Mexico, Elaine DeBassige became the rector of Farley Hall in 2013. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from the University of Colorado at Denver. She is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Colorado. Elaine has a broad range of experience in cultural relevancy, career counseling and transitions, personal development programming, and in helping elite athletes enter civilian life. In her free time, Elaine enjoys cooking, traveling, quilting, writing, talking, and cheering on the Fighting Irish!
Flaherty Hall	/assets/269852/fullsize/flaherty_hall.jpg	Female	226	The gift of Jay and Mary Hesburgh, Flaherty Hall was established in 2016 and is one of the newest residence halls on campus. Formally dedicated to recognize Mary Hesburgh Flaherty, the niece of former Notre Dame president, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., and a 1979 graduate from one of the first classes to include women, the hall is located on the Northeast corner of campus. The majority of residents in the hall’s first year were comprised of former residents from Pangborn Hall, when the Pangborn community transitioned to Flaherty. Flaherty was built in the neo-gothic style, with the chapel visible from the outside.	6	2016		Mary Queen of Angels	4	116	true	true	Bears	Sr. Mary Donnelly, O.P.	/assets/268007/fullsize/sr._mary_donnelly_web.jpg	574-631-7494	mdonnel6@nd.edu	A Dominican Sister from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sr. Mary Donnelly, O.P. became the rector of Flaherty Hall in 2016. Prior to opening Flaherty, Sr. Mary was the rector of Pangborn Hall since 2008. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Aquinas College and a Master’s degree in Pastoral Studies from the Aquinas Institute of Theology. She completed certification in Spiritual Direction at the Dominican Center at Marywood and received her Doctor of Ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary. Prior to Notre Dame, Sr. Mary served in Campus Ministry at Aquinas College, where she coordinated retreats, Bible Study opportunities, and evenings of reflection, faith, and film. As the Director of Formation for her religious community, Sr. Mary has worked directly with women seeking to become professed religious.
Graham Family Hall	/assets/572767/fullsize/graham_family_hall.jpg	Male	262	Opened in Fall 2024, Graham Family Hall is a four-story, 79,000-square-foot residence hall on East Quad, between Johnson Family Hall and the East Campus Research Complex. The hall houses approximately 262 students and integrates elements of Notre Dame’s collegiate gothic campus architecture style and cherished residential traditions. An arched opening through the first floor serves as a unique feature incorporating a walkway through the building and allowing pedestrians east-west passage via an existing sidewalk. The first-floor level features communal areas on one side of the floor and quiet study spaces, a reading room and the hall chapel on the other side. Graham Family Hall has a mix of student room types including singles, doubles, quads and six-person rooms. Each floor features a community lounge with kitchens or kitchenettes, and fitness, laundry and additional facilities are located on the lower level. An outdoor patio is featured on the west side of the building.	7	2024	East Quad		4		true	true
Grojean Hall	/assets/659360/fullsize/grojean_2.jpg	Female	275	Opening in Fall 2026, Therese Mary Grojean Hall is the newest women's residence hall facility at the University of Notre Dame. Grojean Hall is named in honor of Therese Mary Grojean and replaces Pangborn Hall on Notre Dame's South Quad. At 83,416 square feet, Grojean Hall will house 275 undergraduate students and include community and study spaces, kitchens, laundry, fitness space, and feature a signature chapel dedicated to St. Theodore Guerin.	8	2026	South Quad	Chapel of St. Theodore Guerin	3		true	true	Penguins
Howard Hall	/assets/346036/fullsize/bj_6.14.19_howard_hall_4801.jpg		148	Built in 1924 and named after lay professor and future Indiana Supreme Court Justice, Timothy Edward Howard, Howard Hall was the first residence hall constructed in coordination with the location of two other halls to form the cornerstone of the South Quad. Originally built as a men’s residence hall, Howard was the first hall to incorporate Gothic architecture, featuring two arches as well as decorative stone carvings of students, animals, and a saint. The women who now reside in Howard annually host Totter for Water, which involves residents rocking on a giant teeter-totter to raise money for the Water Project to fund the construction of wells in Africa. They are also known for their annual Chapel Crawl, in which residents and friends celebrate Mass in every residence hall throughout the Lenten season. Howard Hall was last named Hall of the Year in 2011-2012.	4	1924	South	The Immaculate Conception of Our Lady of Lourdes	4	88			Ducks	Amanda Springstead	/assets/268012/fullsize/amanda_springstead_web.jpg	574-631-7464	asprings@nd.edu	A native of South Bend, Indiana, Amanda Springstead became the rector of Howard Hall in 2014. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theology and supplementary Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame and her Master’s degree in Leadership Development from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Amanda worked in admissions and campus life. Following graduate school, Amanda served as Area Director for Housing and Residence Life at Saint Joseph’s College where she focused on the development, support, and mentorship of RAs. In her free time, Amanda enjoys riding her horse and spending time with family and friends.
Johnson Family Hall	/assets/394859/fullsize/johnson_family_hall.jpg	Female	225	Construction on Johnson Family Hall began in December 2018, adding a four-story residence hall to the East Quadrangle, just east of Dunne Hall. The 68,000-square-foot facility opened in August 2020 and houses 225 undergraduate residents. Johnson Family Hall is designed to support both community living and academic success. The hall includes a community chapel, a formal reading room, multiple study spaces, lounges, and kitchens on every floor. Residents live in a variety of room configurations, including singles, doubles, and quads. There are apartments for the Rector, Priest-in-Residence, Faculty-in-Residence, and Assistant Rectors. Intentional community spaces are central to the building’s design, with half of the first floor dedicated to shared gathering areas. The lower level provides additional amenities, including vending, fitness, laundry, and storage facilities. The chapel, named in honor of St. Teresa of Calcutta, offers a welcoming and reflective sacred space for residents. Additional spaces throughout the hall provide opportunities for quiet study, collaboration, and community engagement.		2020	East	St. Teresa of Calcutta	4		true	true	Valkyries
Keenan Hall	/assets/269854/fullsize/keenan_hall.jpg	Male	250	Dedicated in 1957 in honor of James Keenan, Jr. who passed away shortly before his freshman year, Keenan Hall shares an entrance lounge, chapel, and rivalry with Stanford Hall. Since 1976, Keenan has hosted the Keenan Revue, which includes comedic sketches and musical performances from the men of Keenan. With an attendance of nearly 5,000, the Keenan Revue is one of the largest campus events of the spring semester and the largest residence hall signature event at Notre Dame. Keenan also annually hosts Sandy Sunday, a volleyball tournament that raises funds for Habitat for Humanity. During the 2023 – 2024 Academic Year, Keenan was honored as the Inaugural Golden Hall of the Year. During the 2023 – 2024 Academic Year, Keenan was honored as the Inaugural Golden Hall of the Year.	8	1957	North	Holy Cross	4	116	true		Knights	Jimmy Tull	/assets/267960/fullsize/jimmy_tull_web.jpg	574-631-1494	James.R.Tull.4@nd.edu	Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jimmy Tull became the rector of Keenan Hall in 2017. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from Brown University and a Master’s degree in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. After Brown, Jimmy spent four years at Woodberry Forest School. In 2012 he moved back to New England and worked for St. Sebastian’s School where he taught all of the school’s religion classes, coached football, and wrestling, and was involved in various aspects of Campus Ministry. Jimmy enjoys outdoor adventures, road trips, singing, fitness, facial hair, and all things Notre Dame.
Keough Hall	/assets/269855/fullsize/keough.jpg	Male	271	Keough Hall is named in honor of Marilyn Keough, the wife of Donald Keough, chairman emeritus of the Board of Trustees and a Life Trustee of Notre Dame. Keough was dedicated in 1996 and built as a replacement residence hall for Flanner and Grace Halls, which were both converted into administrative buildings. The hall is known for its Toga Dance, “Rootreat,” and summer service at St. Brendan’s Parish in Tanzania. Keough also annually hosts the Keough Hall Chariot Race in which Keough men build their own chariots to race against one another. This signature event lasts all day and is followed at night by a dance. Keough was last named Hall of the Year in 2008-2009.	7	1996	West	Our Lady of Guadalupe	4	125	true	true	Kangaroos	Rev. Pat Reidy, C.S.C.	/assets/267962/fullsize/rev._patrick_reidy_c.s.c.jpg	574-631-4945	preidy@nd.edu	Rev. Pat Reidy, C.S.C., became the rector of Keough Hall in 2013. A native of Denver, Colorado and former resident assistant in Sorin Hall, Fr. Pat graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Theology and entered formation in the Congregation of Holy Cross. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Notre Dame and was ordained a Holy Cross priest in 2013. He enjoys skiing, cycling, Chipotle burritos, shopping at used bookstores, and cheering for the Denver Broncos.
Knott Hall	/assets/269857/fullsize/knott.jpg	Male	252	Constructed in 1988, Knott Hall was the first Notre Dame residence hall named for a woman, Marion Burk Knott. Originally built as a women’s residence hall, it was converted to a male hall in 1997. Within the Knott Hall chapel is a statue of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton donated by her grandson, Archbishop Robert J. Seton. The chapel is also home to a sculpture by renowned Croatian sculptor and architect Ivan Mestrovic. The men of Knott annually lead the Aidan Project, a cancer awareness initiative for pediatric cancer patients, and an annual hot dog eating contest with the proceeds going to local charities. Knott Hall was last named Men’s Hall of the Year in 2021.	6	1988	Mod	St. Elizabeth Ann Seton	4	114	true	true	Juggerknotts	Patrick Kincaid	/assets/267967/fullsize/patrick.jpg	574-631-9331	pkincaid@nd.edu	Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Patrick Kincaid became the rector of Knott Hall in 2014. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies, Catholic Studies, and History from John Carroll University and a Master’s degree in Education through the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame. While an undergraduate student at John Carroll University, Patrick worked in Residence Life for almost three years, during which time he helped to build many dynamic residence hall communities. Patrick has also worked as a teacher, retreat leader, basketball coach, freelance writer and publisher. He enjoys reading and listening to a variety of music.
Lewis Hall	/assets/269858/fullsize/lewis_hall.jpg	Female	269	Dedicated to Chicago philanthropist Frank Lewis, Lewis Hall was made possible by Lewis’ wife, Julia, who provided funding for the hall’s construction in 1965. The hall served as a residence for religious sisters pursuing graduate degrees before the University became co-ed in 1972. It is now one of the largest women’s residence hall on campus, housing nearly 270 residents each year. The Lewis Hall Chicks annually host LHOP (Lewis Hall of Pancakes), serving late night breakfast to the campus community on the eve of the second home football game of the season. All proceeds from this popular signature event are donated to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. In the Spring, the Chicks host LHOOPS, a pay-to-play basketball fundraiser with games of "Knockout" (or "Lightning"). The proceeds from this event are donated to Beacon Children's Hospital in South Bend. Lewis was last awarded Hall of the Year in 2024-2025, and was home to NBC News Chief Environmental Affairs correspondent, Anne Thompson ('79).	8	1965	North	St. Theresa of Avila	4	116	true		Chicks	Rachelle Simon	/assets/268015/fullsize/rachelle_simon_web.jpg	574-631-7323	rsimon3@nd.edu	Originally from Sedalia, Missouri, Rachelle Simon became the rector of Lewis Hall in 2016. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Sciences Disorders from Rockhurst University, a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Service from Villanova University, and a Master of Divinity degree from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. Prior to Boston College, Rachelle worked as a campus minister at the Catholic Newman Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she organized all social, spiritual, and social justice activities. In her spare time, Rachelle enjoys hiking, being outdoors, and spending quality time with her friends and family.