Residence Halls

Living, learning and serving, together.

Grace College Residence Life aspires to see a God-honoring community where every student can fully live, learn, and serve in healthy spaces characterized by authentic relationships, deepening spirituality, and intentional reflection. Get to know your residence hall options.

• Alpha Hall

  Read more about the six hall, three floor, suite-style residence hall for women.

• Beta Hall

  Find out more about this three floor men’s residence hall.

• Indiana Hall

  Read more about the two floor hall with women on the East side and men on the West side.

• Westminster Hall

  Find out more about this hotel-turned-residence hall for women.

• Kent Hall

  Read more about these apartment-style residences that house men on the North side and women on the South side.

• Perimeter Halls

  Find out more about the apartment-style residences for men and women that form the Perimeter.

Alpha Hall

Alpha Hall is made up of six halls on three floors. Rooms in Alpha house two women each and are “suite” style with two rooms sharing a bathroom that is situated between them. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations. Halls have two Resident Assistants, several Growth Group leaders, and around 30 students. Each floor has a spacious lobby to lounge or study in with computers, television, and couches. A laundry room is in the lowest level. Alpha Dining Commons is on the basement level of this building making it very convenient to eat healthy meals.

Resident Director

Ashley House
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6461
Email: housean@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Kearstin Criswell
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6460
Email: kearstin.criswell@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant Staff:

Esther Smith, Erin Jones, Ashley Mazelin, Joy Martin, Laura Cieslinski, Autumn Smith, Carolyn Duong, Rachel Nesbitt, Brittany Redinger, Allison Prindiville, Carly Sprunger 

Beta Hall

"beta is good."

Beta Hall is a three floor male residence hall sitting at the southeast corner of our campus overlooking the wooded area that contains our Creation Center. The floors each have 16, 2– and 3–man rooms which house about 32 male students. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations. Each floor is divided into two halls (North and South). Community bathrooms are on each hall. Each hall has a Resident Assistant who oversees the spiritual and relational climate. Beta has a large, comfortable lobby and rec room in the basement containing computers, televisions, a "long-pong" table, pool table, study areas, and laundry facilities. Beta Basement also has comfortable couches that surround a cozy fireplace.

Resident Director

Peter Wolff
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6494
Email: wolffpa@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant Staff:

Matt Abbit, Jake Osborn, Jimmy Elsner, Ian Line, Josh Brown, Ben Hyde

Indiana Hall

Indiana Hall is a two story residence hall that houses 65 women on the East side and 69 men on the West side. There are 19–two person rooms that are suited with a bathroom between the suites, 12–four person rooms that have a connecting bathroom, and 16–three person room with a connecting bathroom. Each floor is equipped with a lobby that contains a television, computers, and space to relax with friends or study. Laundry facilities are on site. Indiana is staffed by three Resident Assistants on each side as well as a female Resident Director and a male Assistant Resident Director.

Resident Director

Emily Brenneman
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6490
Email: emily.brenneman@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

John Sloat
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 7494
Email: sloatjs@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant Staff:

Stephanie Medlock, Stephanie Perik, Colin Horne, Jordan Weddle, Caitlin Chaney, Matt Wisz

Westminster Hall

“We are Westy”

Westminster is a beautifully renovated hotel. It houses just over 120 students on four floors. The 3rd and 4th floors house women and are divided into two halls that contain a mix of rooms that accommodate from one to four residents with each room having its own bathroom. Men live on the 1st floor and second floor and also have a mix or rooms that accommodate from one to three residents, each with it’s own bathroom. . Every student is provided with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations. 1st,3rd. and 4th floors have a lobby to lounge or study in that contains computers, a television, and couches. Second floor is an all upperclassmen hall that provides TVs with cable in each room. Laundry facilities are in the basement. Westy residents also get to enjoy the proximity of the game room and lounge which both are in the first floor of the building to provide fun and entertainment in the evenings.

Resident Director

Janelle Ditmer
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6465
Email: ditmerjc@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Dave Lantz

Email: lantzdj@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant Staff:

Nina Ferry, Becky Lantz, Holly Hunt, Erin Hayes, Ben Sauers, Caleb Bragg

Kent Hall

Transitional Living

Kent Hall is an upperclassmen apartment-style residence hall that houses 42 men on the South side and 49 women on the North side. This hall is intended to help students transition from college life to the world beyond Grace. Each resident applying for Kent Hall must be a Junior or Senior and have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Most apartments have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room/dining area, a kitchen, a washer and dryer, and a patio/balcony with an adjacent storage. Each student is responsible for his or her own utilities and cable. This dorm is seen as a privilege and each resident is required to do a specific number of service hours. Kent Hall has a computer area, tables for games or study, sitting areas, and a television in its roomy lobby.

Each bedroom is furnished with two desks, two dressers, and two beds. The kitchen is fully furnished with a refrigerator and stove.

Resident Director

Dan McNamara
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 5135
Email: mcnamad@grace.edu

 

Assistant Resident Director

Lindsey Hayes
Phone: 574–372–5100
Email: hayeslm@grace.edu

 

2012–2013 Resident Assistant Staff:

Aaron Blevins, Michael Reitz, Emily Hubbard, Rachel Jenson

Perimeter Halls

These halls feel a bit more like "home" than traditional dormitories. The upperclass students living in the Perimeter enjoy the identity that each of these homes takes on every year. Typically, the Perimeter halls are known for their creative hall programs, intramural sports dominance, and cook-outs.

Gamma C

Gamma C is an apartment-style hall located on Maple Road just east off Kings Highway. This two-story building features a spacious yard and laundry facilities in the basement. Sixteen men live in the four apartments in Gamma C. Each apartment includes a living room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a kitchenette with a microwave, sink, refrigerator, and cabinets. Each bedroom houses two men. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations. Living room furniture and televisions are not provided.

Resident Director

Janelle Ditmer
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6465
Email: ditmerjc@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Dave Lantz

Email: lantzdj@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant:

Travis Thomas 

Epsilon

Epsilon Hall is a converted home located on the North edge of campus. Each year, Epsilon is “home” to 11 upperclassmen. This two story building has a comfortable living room, a common kitchenette, laundry, and two bathrooms. Epsilon Hall has five two-man rooms and one single room. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations. The residents of Epsilon enjoy a large backyard with a fire pit. They also have a clear view of the campus.

Resident Director

Peter Wolff
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6494
Email: wolffpa@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant:

Ethyn Brumbaugh

Gamma Townhouse

Townhouse, one of Grace College’s newest men’s residence halls, contains a shared living space complete with kitchenettes, dining space, living rooms, laundry, and a large basement lobby. Each student may share a room with 2-3 others. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations. Residents of Townhouse are just across the street from the campus bookstore and Tree of Life Café. They are also very close to the Gordon Recreation Center.

Resident Director

Janelle Ditmer
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 6465
Email: ditmerjc@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Dave Lantz

Email: lantzdj@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant:

Josh Hamrick

Lamp Post

Lamp Post Hall is an apartment-style building located off Wooster Road for women. This two-story building is made up of 12 apartments, a basement storage area, common lobby, and laundry room. Each apartment houses 3 to 4 upperclassmen and has a spacious bedroom, bathroom, full-functioning kitchen, and large living room. The apartments also have a lot of cabinet and closet space. Each resident of Lamp Post is provided with a bed, a dresser, a desk, and closets. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations. Upon availability, living room furniture is available to rent.

Resident Director

Dan McNamara
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 5135
Email: mcnamad@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Lindsey Hayes
Phone: 574–372–5100
Email: hayeslm@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistants:

Chelsea McBay and Janine McCormick

Orchard Manor

Orchard Manor is located just a short drive south of the campus, very close to Miller Field. Orchard Manor houses 5 men in three bedrooms and also has a full kitchen bathroom, and living room.

Resident Director

Dan McNamara
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 5135
Email: mcnamad@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Lindsey Hayes
Phone: 574–372–5100
Email: hayeslm@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant:

Jordan Wodetzki

Delta

Delta houses 10 men on the northeast side of campus off Wooster Road, right next to East Hall and a short walk away from Alpha Dining Hall. Delta is divided into two sides, with the south side housing 6 men, and the north side 4 men. Both sides have a full kitchen, bathroom, and living room.

Resident Director

Dan McNamara
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 5135
Email: mcnamad@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Lindsey Hayes
Phone: 574–372–5100
Email: hayeslm@grace.edu

2012–2013 Resident Assistant: 

Jordan Wodetzki

Grace Village

36 women live in Grace Village, a retirement community within walking distance of the campus. A majority of the women take over one whole hall. 2-4 women live in each apartment depending on whether it is a one or two bedroom apartment. Each apartment has a bathroom, living/dining area and kitchen. The girls all share a lounge that is also used by Grace Village residents.

2012–2013 Resident Assistant:

Katie Van Sloten

Stone House

Stone House is a beautiful home about a 1/2 mile from the center of campus. It has 2 four-person rooms and 1 two-person room and houses 10 upperclassmen total. Each resident has access to amenities of the house which include two bathrooms, on-site laundry, an eat-in kitchen and a common living room. In addition, Stone House residents are in close proximity to Miller field and also have access to a large private backyard. Each student is provided with a bed, desk, dresser and closet space. The furniture is stackable, offering many possible room configurations.

2012–2013 Resident Assistant: 

Daniel Harris

Turner House

Turner House is located near the Tree of Life coffee shop, campus bookstore, and the Gordon Recreation Center. It houses 8 women in configurations of two and three person rooms. Turner House is two stories with the downstairs housing 4 women in two rooms who share a bathroom and a common living area. The upstairs houses 4 women who share a living room, and bathroom. All residents have access to a kitchen and dining area on the first level. 

2012–2013 Resident Assistant: 

Natalie Borzeniatow

Yocum House

Yocum House is a converted home that houses 5 upperclassmen women in configurations of one and two person rooms. Yocum sits adjacent to Alpha lower parking lot and offers students a wide range of amenities including a comfortable living room, bathroom, a three-season porch, as well as a spacious kitchen. Yocum residents are in close walking distance to campus dining, the library and Jazzman Cafe. 

2012–2013 Resident Assistant: 

Natalie Borzeniatow

Silveus Lake Houses

There are two Silveus Lake houses, one is located on the island just beyond the Village at Winona and houses 4 upperclassmen men in a house with three bedrooms and a beautiful screened in porch. The other is located on the opposite side of the lake a few miles from campus and houses 6 upperclassmen men in two bedrooms with a beautiful lake view. 

2012–2013 Resident Assistant: 

Colin Maisonneuve

Snider House

Snider House is the former home of a Grace professor located across the street from Lamp Post Hall on Wooster Road. The house is about a twenty-minute walk or two-minute drive from campus. The two-story home houses six women and includes four bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, a full kitchen, two living areas, a basement and garage, laundry room, and lovely sunroom and yard. 

Resident Director

Dan McNamara
Phone: 574–372–5100 ext. 5135
Email: mcnamad@grace.edu

Assistant Resident Director

Lindsey Hayes
Phone: 574–372–5100
Email: hayeslm@grace.edu