New Student Housing

student hanging out in a new dorm room

As a first year student, you will live together with your brothers in Cushing Hall, the Whitehouse Complex, or Carpenter X or Y. You also have the the unique opportunity to participate in  Living and Learning Communities designed to bring together students, academic advisors, faculty, and peer mentors with shared interests. Transfer students are usually housed together in one of the Carpenter dorms.


Cushing Hall

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Built in 1824 and updated in 1833, Cushing or "New College," which remains the oldest continuously used four-story dormitory in the United States, is currently used as a freshman residence hall. Cushing Hall was completely renovated in 1999.

Cushing Dormitory


Carpenter Dormitories

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Built in 1990, Carpenter Dorms X and Y  house freshmen, sophomores, and upperclassmen. 

Carpenter Dormitory


Whitehouse Quadrangle

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Built in 1966, Whitehouse Complex is a freshman residence hall.

Whitehouse Dormitory

Housing and Residence Life

Assistant Dean of Students for Campus and Residential Life
309 Brown Student Center | 434-223-6667

Housing FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about new student housing at Hampden-Sydney College

What to Bring

What to pack and bring when you move in to Hampden-Sydney College

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Campus Maps

Take the virtual tour to get familiar with our beautiful campus before you arrive for a visit, or if you prefer, download the printable map.