Quinnipiac University

First-Year Housing

Dana English Hall

Dana English Hall, known to our campus community as Dana, is a co-ed residence hall with rooms, hallways and bathrooms assigned to a single sex. Bathrooms are located in the hallway and are used by approximately 30 residents. Each room houses 2 people and has 2 beds, 2 desks and 2 free-standing closets. The building also has a kitchen and several laundry areas.

Maggie holding up a Dana sign

Experience Dana

Dana English Hall, or "Dana" is at the heart of the residential area on Quinnipiac's Mount Carmel Campus. Join first-year student Maggie Baker as she shows you around the Dana residence hall in this episode of Quinnipiac Dorm Tours.

Hall and Room Features

Hall Features:

  • 82 double rooms
  • 5 paraprofessional staff members
  • 6 lounges
  • Community bathroom in each wing
  • Laundry facilities
  • Co-ed by wing within the building

Room Features:

  • Bedroom dimensions: 17’ x 12’
  • Bedroom windows: 5’2” x 4’2”
  • Carpeted floors

Bed:

  • Mattress: 36” x 80” x 6” (twin extra long sheets)

Desk:

  • Dimensions: 57”L x 25”W x 30”H
  • 3 drawers
  • 1 desk chair

Wardrobe:

  • Dimensions: 36”L x 24”W x 72”H

Telecommunications:

  • Wireless connectivity (WiFi)
  • Ethernet connection provided

A full meal plan is required for residents. Learn more about meal plans

Sample Room Layout

Rendering of a floor plan with 2 beds, wardrobes and desks in one room

Typically doubles include 2 beds, wardrobes and desks.

Housing Resources

Resident undergraduate student housing contract

Sign your housing contract and pay your housing reservation fee so that you can live close to friends, close to classes, and have 24-hour support from university staff. Please review the housing contract carefully before signing as it is a legally binding agreement.

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Sign the Housing Contract

Recently admitted to Quinnipiac? New students may access information about their housing process in the summer through Q-Start.

Explore all housing

We offer more than a dozen modern residence halls featuring traditional, apartment and suite-style accommodations that foster a community environment with options to ensure your living space fits your life. Every residence hall is comfortable and welcoming, and each has its own unique character and style.

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The university reserves the right to revise housing arrangements for any reason, including, but not limited to, state or changing health conditions.

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