Van Rensselaer Hall
Van Rensselaer Hall, now a coed residence hall, initially opened as the Sarah Drexel Van Rensselaer Dormitory in 1931, named after Sarah Rozet Drexel Van Rensselaer, a philanthropist and socialite, who financially supported the dormitory's construction.
Location and Mailing Address
Van Rensselaer Hall is located at 3320 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19104.
Mail to student residents must go through Central Receiving. Mailing address and important mail delivery information is available on the Student Mail Service page.
Features and Amenities
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Description |
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| Who lives here: | First-year students |
| Type: |
3 or 4 person suites. Suites are assigned by same-gender. Floors are assigned as mixed-gender. Gender-Inclusive Housing upon request, as available. |
| Room Size: | Approximately 700 square feet per suite. |
| Furniture included: |
Extra long twin bed (79" x 39" x 36") Wardrobe (40" x 22" x 72") Desk (47" x 23.5" x 54") with chair Small dresser (29" x 19.5" x 30") Kitchen has a full-sized refrigerator, sink and cabinet storage. |
| Flooring: | Tile and carpet in suites and vinyl plank in corridors. |
| A/C and heat: | Self regulated central A/C and heat |
| Bathroom type: |
There is one all-gender single-occupancy full bathroom located in the suite containing one shower, toilet and sink. |
| Community kitchens: | Each suite is equipped with a stove, oven and sink. |
| Laundry facilities: | A laundry room is located on the basement level. |
| Internet: | Wi-fi |
| Number of Floors in Building: | 11 |
| Elevator: | Yes; two in the hallway |
| Storage: | Indoor bike storage is located on the basement level. |
| Unique to this building: |
The basement level has a social lounge with gaming equipment and a TV. The ballroom is located on Floor 1 and has a baby grand piano. There is also a study lounge located on the top floor of the building. |
| What can you rent: | Microfridge |
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Floor Plans
Actual layouts may vary slightly.
