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University of Notre Dame Dorm Room Dimensions
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University of Notre Dame has room-dimension data for 2 residence halls. Published room sizes range from about 416 to 728 sq ft, with a median of 572 sq ft. Find exact width × length and square footage for each hall below, then preview your layout in the visualizer.
Coyle Hall
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| quad | — | 728 sq ft |
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| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| quad | — | 416 sq ft |
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Heads up — this school breaks the usual rules
- Personal microwaves are banned entirely, not wattage-capped — the single most common dorm purchase is simply not allowed. Hall kitchens supply University units instead. Toaster ovens, toasters, rice cookers and hot plates are likewise banned; UL-certified coffee makers and electric kettles are the only carve-out.
- Only 2 of 33 halls have air conditioning (Baumer and Coyle), and air conditioners and ceiling fans are both banned appliances — so you cannot solve it with a purchase. Because first-years are randomly assigned, families cannot plan around this.
- Tapestries and fabric wall or ceiling hangings are effectively banned — combustible fabrics, burlap, paper and cork are prohibited, and ceilings may not be draped with any fabric, netting or paper. Even “3M style” hooks are called out as damage-chargeable.
- One flat rate covers all 33 halls, housing and food bundled — there is no budget option and no premium option, which breaks every “compare dorm prices” assumption.
- Aftermarket lofts and riser platforms are prohibited, though University bunking and lofting is free and standard. Students over 6'7" may request an XXL Twin, which needs non-standard sheets and cannot be lofted.
Buying the standard college checklist here will waste money — check your building first.
| Hall | Style | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Coyle Hall Opening in Fall 2026 as the newest men’s residence hall — and one of only two halls on campus with air conditioning. | Traditional | $9,496/sem ($18,992/yr) |
| Baumer Hall Built 2019 and the other air-conditioned hall — no fan purchase needed here. | Traditional | $9,496/sem ($18,992/yr) |
| Badin Hall Built 1897, the oldest hall on campus and the only one with a balcony. No air conditioning. | Traditional | $9,496/sem ($18,992/yr) |
| Carroll Hall Built 1906 in a remote lakeside spot on St. Mary’s Lake — the smallest and most tight-knit community. | Traditional | $9,496/sem ($18,992/yr) |
| St. Edward’s Hall The one hall not on the Modular Furniture System — verify furniture and bed spec before buying anything. | Traditional | $9,496/sem ($18,992/yr) |
| Undergraduate Community at Fischer Apartment-style with private bedrooms and a full kitchen for about 86 sophomores, juniors and seniors — at the same price as a traditional double. | Apartment | $9,496/sem ($18,992/yr) |
Notre Dame charges one flat rate for all 33 halls, and the published figure bundles Housing and Food into a single line — room cost cannot be separated from board, and there is no cheaper hall, no cheaper room type and no reduced-meal path. Mandatory fees of $257 per semester are additional. Rates compiled from the university’s published housing rates, August 2026. Always confirm on the official rates page.
Who has to live on campus
Six semesters — three years. Exemptions are rare: married students, parenting students, U.S. military veterans, and students 24 or older by the first day of classes. Financial hardship and family ownership of local lodging do not qualify. Notre Dame has 33 residential communities and no Greek system, and first-year students are randomly assigned, so families cannot pick a hall or plan around hall-specific features.
What the room already includes
An XL twin bed frame and 80-inch mattress, a desk and chair, and a closet or wardrobe — some halls have built-in closets instead of modular wardrobes. Beds can be lofted, bunked or separated using University-provided hardware. Each hall has at least one kitchen. The charge is a single bundled Housing and Food line, so utilities, internet and cable are not itemised separately. The Undergraduate Community at Fischer is the apartment-style option, with private bedrooms, one shared bathroom per unit, and furnished living and kitchen space.
Fridge & microwave rules
Bring a fridge, but do not buy a microwave at all. Refrigerators must not exceed 5.0 cubic feet. “Microwave” sits on the prohibited list, banned alongside other high-wattage appliances “except those provided by the University” — so students use the University microwave in the hall kitchen. There is no wattage cap to shop for and no rental program. Fischer residents have a full in-unit kitchen and need neither.
What you cannot bring
The du Lac ban covers air conditioners, broilers, rotisseries, ceiling fans, skillets, rice cookers, dimmer switches, hot plates, microwaves, tabletop grills, toaster ovens and bread makers, plus toasters. UL-certified coffee makers and electric kettles are the only permitted exception; air fryers and Instant Pots are not named but fall squarely in the banned high-wattage heating category. Only low-voltage indoor-rated incandescent or LED lighting is permitted, and halogen lamps over 300 watts are banned. Surge-protected power strips only — no unfused multi-plug adapters — and extension cord use must be minimal and never run through doorways or fire doors. Open flames, all candles and incense are prohibited. The wall and ceiling rules are the strictest part: combustible fabrics, burlap, paper and cork are banned, as are plywood, paneling, particleboard and wallpaper, and ceilings may not be draped with any fabric, netting or paper products. Nails, thumb tacks, adhesive squares, poster putty, duct tape and “3M style” hooks all draw damage charges. Pets: non-carnivorous fish in under 10 gallons.