A four-story concrete residential building surrounded by lush green grass and trees under a clear blue sky. The structure features rows of windows and has a symmetrical design.

SJU Residential Life and Housing

Bernard Hall

Bernard Hall was built in 1967 and designed by Marcel Breuer. bernard was built in connection with two other residence halls, Patrick and Boniface. Bernard Hall is mostly sophomore housing, with space for juniors. Bernard, otherwise known as Bernie by students, is located on the west side of the Tundra along Lake Watab, in-between the art building and Patrick and Boniface Halls.

Quick Facts

All dorm rooms are carpeted.
Wireless network connection is available in every hall. All rooms have Ethernet wall jacks (an Ethernet cord is provided to students upon request).
Bed lofts, televisions and small refrigerators (5 cubic feet or less) are allowed in the residence hall rooms but are not included. Bed lofts and refrigerators may be rented through the www.Bedloft.com.

Available Room Types:

36 Doubles
4 3-Person Suites
4 2-Person Suites
Bernard 103, 203, 303, 403 – 3 Person suite w/ private bathroom
Bernard 112, 212, 312, 4120 – Double suite w/ private bathroom
Bernard 101, 201, 301 – RA rooms
Bernard 401 – FR apartment

Room Amenities

Sink
Desks
Beds
Closets
Shelf Space
Medicine Cabinet
Carpeted Floors
Bed Loft and Fridge/Microwave Rental Available

Building Amenities

3 Lounge/kitchen areas
1 Recreational lounge
1 Laundry room
4 Common bathrooms/showers
Elevator
Wireless Internet Access

*University furnishings must remain in rooms and apartments. Storage of University furniture outside of an assigned residence is not allowed.

Closets/Shelving
Closets have five deep shelves for storage, replacing the need for a dresser. Shelves are 18″ deep and 12.5″ wide, approximately 8.5″ apart. Students may invest in storage containers for use as pull-out drawers on the shelves. Above the shelves is an open space 41 inches tall with the same depth and width as the shelves. Additionally, the closet includes space, open from the floor to the top, with a rod for hanging clothing.

Mattresses – All mattresses are extra long (39″ x 80″).
**When purchasing bed sheets, be sure you are buying Twin XL sized linens.