Clara Dickson Hall

Clara Dickson Hall is one of North Campus's largest residence halls, whose central location and energetic community make it an ideal place for students to build friendships, explore new interests, and fully engage in campus life.

Clara Dickson Hall offers a vibrant residential experience with social and educational programs designed to foster connection and belonging. From community dinners and wellness programs to excursions and recreational activities, residents have numerous opportunities to engage with peers, create lasting memories, and make the most of their Cornell experience.

More About Clara Dickson Hall

Opened in 1946, the hall was named for Clara Dickson White (1811-1882), the mother of Cornell co-founder and first president Andrew Dickson White. Clara Dickson was a strong advocate for coeducation, and Andrew Dickson White later credited her as one of the most influential voices in shaping his commitment to ensuring educational opportunities for women at Cornell. Originally built as a women's residence hall, the building's name honors her role in advancing the principle of equal academic access that became a defining part of Cornell's history and mission.

Community Features

460+ residents
Located on North Campus
Single, double, triple, quad, and quint rooms arranged along corridors, with shared bathrooms
Bedrooms contain, for each occupant: an extra-long twin bed, a closet and a bureau (or wardrobe/bureau combination), a desk, a desk lamp, a wastebasket, and floor carpeting
Lounges and study areas
Two pianos
Shared kitchens on each floor
Laundry facilities
Wireless Internet access

Dickson Hall rooms do not have air conditioning.

Housing Population Type

Single with a twin bed, desk, chair, lamp, dresser, and window.

A triple room showing two beds, desks, chairs and a window.

room with a bed, desk, chair, closet and dresser.

Triple room with three beds, desks, chairs, and windows.

Double room with two beds, two desks and chairs, two dressers and a window.

living room and kitchen with a couch, coffee table, cabinets, stove, microwave, fridge, and a table and chairs.

two closets right next to each other and open.

Lounge space in Clara Dickson Hall with two couches and a coffee table

Lounge space in Clara Dickson Hall with red walls, two couches, and a television mounted on the wall

Lounge space in Clara Dickson Hall with red walls, three couches, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall

Front-loading washers and dryers in the Clara Dickson Hall laundry room

Faculty Involvement

Dickson and McLLU have a number of Faculty and Community Fellows that provide students with opportunities to explore and cultivate their academic, intellectual, and cultural interests. You will find them attending events in your building, eating with students in the dining room, and leading on and off campus trips to lectures, plays, films, concerts, and regional points of interest.

Helpful Information and Important Links

Below are resources and guidelines to support your residential experience at Cornell University. Please review the tabs below and bookmark these pages to apply for housing, browse through meal plan options, find mail and package information, and explore the Clara Dickson Hall community on CampusGroups.