Ask any Concordia student and they’ll tell you that residence hall living at Concordia has all the “creature comforts” and amenities of college life. And, while years from now you may not remember the historic details of a Civil War battle or even your entire calculus semester, you’ll always remember times spent with great friends in great conversation in your residence hall.

Knock, Knock, You’re Here!
Our students talk about the “knockability” of doors in Concordia residence halls—which translates into “if you need anything, you’ll always have a friend nearby to help you out.” Concordia College has four residence halls on campus and three student houses that are off-campus. Housing is safe and secure, with resident advisors (RAs) always on hand for questions, support, and to keep you up to date on activities like intramurals or trips into the city. Chances are if you get in the habit of hanging out in your room watching TV, you won’t be in that habit for long. Your residence advisors and fellow hall-mates will lure you out of your room—and maybe your comfort zone—so that you can meet new people and try new things.

Isn’t that what college is all about?

Check out our residence halls and houses.

Bohm Hall was built in 1909 to house our entire student population of 90 young men in the old prep school and junior college programs.  Large rooms designed for four residents now provide spacious accommodations for two women each.  A tunnel leading from the basement to Schoenfeld Campus Center was installed in the 1920s, but is no longer in use.  A lounge and storage and laundry facilities serve the student residents.

Sieker Hall was a novelty when completed in 1923, as it used modern fireproofing materials to ensure its residents’ safety. The top two floors are a men’s residence, served by a resident counselor who lives in the first floor apartment. Residents’ of Sieker’s western exposure enjoy bird’s eye views of commencement and other activities on the Quad.

Romoser and Rippe Halls feature two-person rooms in sections of ten rooms with shared bathroom and shower facilities. Like all campus residences, these are single-gender and served by a residence counselor and student RA’s, residence assistants.

Ressmeyer Hall was the home of the Fulling family of local reputation, and was purchased by Concordia as our first women’s residence upon the introduction of co-education in 1938. The gracious historic residence has served as a guesthouse and honors dorm.

Ward House dates from the last decade of the 18th century, having been built to replace the original tavern on the old Post Road built by American patriot Stephen Ward and burned by the British during the War of Independence. Students living at Ward learn to navigate the numerous levels of the house’s various additions and enjoy the rolling front lawn and picturesque well.

Koepchen Hall serves as a residence for students in a professional semester such as student teaching, field work, internships, and independent research. Historically, it is best known for having been the home of the Prohibition-era gangster Dutch Schultz.  Rumors of a tunnel leading him to escape FBI agents coming in the front door are greatly overrated!