A rectangular, two-story brick building with dormer windows and a gabled roof. Bicycles are parked near the entrance, and there is a white bench beside the door. It's set in a sunny landscape with trees, including one with yellow autumn leaves.

SJU Residential Life and Housing

Joe Hall

Saint Joseph’s Hall, commonly known as Joe Hall, was initially a horse stable for travelers to St. John’s. The present configuration of Joe Hall was built in 1923 as a two-story brick building for St. John’s employees. In its early history, Joe Hall accommodated thirty or more on-campus workers of the Abbey. Joe Hall became a popular housing choice on campus due to its private rooms and relaxed atmosphere. The basement was used for storage until it was converted into the pottery studio for artist-in-residence, Richard Bresnahan, in 1979. Construction of Sexton Commons on the site of Joe Hall required a choice to either demolish or relocate Joe Hall. Arguments prevailed to preserve Joe Hall, now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Joe Hall, located near the Power House along County Road 159, has been housing students since 1941.

For a more complete history of Saint Joseph’s Hall, please visit the Saint John’s Archives

Quick Facts

Most residence hall rooms are carpeted.
Wireless network connection is available in every hall. All rooms have ethernet wall jacks.
There are laundry facilities in each Residence Hall.
Bed lofts, televisions and small refrigerators (5 cubic feet or less) are allowed in the residence hall rooms but are not included.

Room Amenities

Built-in desk
Desk chair
Bed
Wardrobe
Bookcase
Built-in Loft Supplies (Available in all rooms, except 103, 104, 106, 108, 116, 207, and 217)
Fridge/Microwave Rental Available

Available Room Types

24 singles
1 Double
Joe 208 – Double room
Joe 108 – RA room
Joe 120, 224 – Pottery intern
Joe Hall Floor Plans (.pdf)

Building Amenities

1 Lounge/kitchen area
1 Laundry room
2 Common bathrooms/showers
Wireless Internet access
Carpeted floors

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

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