The University of Dayton features some of the best living accommodations that you'll find on a college campus. As a first-year student you are required to live in one of the four dorms: Marycrest, Marianist, Stuart or Founders. Each dorm has its pros and cons, but ask any UD student and they'll tell you their respective dorm was the best.
Here's some background on each dorm:
Marycrest
The most popular of the first-year dorms, Marycrest houses the most students of any of the first-year residencies. With its large rooms, and fully stocked dining hall, it is a common hangout spot for freshmen from all corners of campus. There are often tour groups wandering through the dining halls between classes, and you can catch up with your friends while sharing a monster cookie. Another positive aspect about MC is the short walk to class or the gym.
Marianist
Marianist Hall features high ceilings that make rooms feel spacious, as well as The Emporium, a convenience store/deli, in the lobby. On the second floor, there are tutoring and studying spaces that save students a walk to the library. Marianist is split into two wings, one being a freshman wing, while the other is sophomore housing. Marianist is in a great location with short walks to class, the library or the RecPlex.
Stuart
Stuart Hall sits on the top of Stuart Hill, overlooking campus. The walk up the hill is worth it for the views of the beautiful UD sunsets. Stuart Hall is comprised of three wings, Adele, Sheehy and Meyer. Stuart is the easiest dorm to make friends with your neighbors because once people get to their rooms they usually stay in Stuart to avoid the long walk up the hill. A major perk of Stuart is the proximity to VWK dining hall which features some of the best food on campus.
Founders
Founders Hall is located in the heart of campus which makes it a very easy walk to those early morning classes. Founders has the smallest rooms of any first-year dorm, but that encourages students to get out of their rooms and socialize with others. The wide hallways make for popular socialization spots.
Now that you have some background about each dorm, take this quiz to see which dorm fits you the best.
No matter where you live during your first year at UD, you will absolutely love it - and one day you'll miss living next door to all of your closest friends.
