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Housing & Residential Life

Ganędagǫ: Hall

Exterior photo of Ganędagǫ: Hall.

 

Ganędagǫ: Hall is a modern residence hall that helps students build connections, explore new interests, and become active members of the Cornell community. Through a combination of thoughtfully designed spaces and a vibrant residential community, students develop friendships, strengthen their sense of belonging, and establish a strong foundation for success at Cornell.

The hall's name honors the Indigenous history of the land on which Cornell stands. Ganędagǫ: (pronounced Gah-NEH-dah-go) is a Gayogo̱hónǫʼ (Cayuga) word meaning "it's on the hill," the ancestral name for the area that is now Cornell's main campus.

Living in Ganędagǫ: Hall gives students the opportunity to become part of a welcoming and engaged community while gaining the friendships, support networks, and campus connections that contribute to a successful transition to college. Inspired by a name that reflects both place and history, the hall provides an environment where community, learning, and personal growth thrive. 

More About Ganędagǫ: Hall

The name for Ganędagǫ: Hall was selected in partnership with Gayogo̱hónǫʼ leadership and Cornell's American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP), recognizing the university's location on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo̱hónǫʼ people and reflecting Cornell's longstanding relationship with Haudenosaunee communities.  

Designed to encourage interaction and collaboration, Ganędagǫ: Hall features contemporary living spaces and abundant common areas that draw students out of their rooms and into shared lounges, study spaces, and gathering areas. These spaces support group study, social engagement, and community programming, creating opportunities for residents to learn from one another and build meaningful relationships. Programs hosted by the Residence Hall Director and Resident Advisors help students connect with peers, discover campus resources, and explore a wide range of interests.

As part of North Campus, it is an ideal fit for students who are excited to meet new people, engage in campus life, and take advantage of the many academic, social, and cultural opportunities. 

Community Features

  • 564 residents
  • Located on North Campus
  • Single and double rooms arranged in suites with shared bathrooms. Suites are single gender; floors are mixed gender.
  • Lounges, study areas, shared kitchen spaces, a music practice room, and laundry facilities
  • Bedrooms contain, for each occupant: an extra-long twin bed, a wardrobe and three drawer bureau, a desk and desk chair, a wastebasket, and recycling bin
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Ganędagǫ: Hall is temperature-controlled.

Housing Population Type

Affiliated Faculty

Ganędagǫ: Hall has 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 Ganędagǫ: Hall community on CampusGroups. 

Ganędagǫ: Hall Contact Information 

Ganędagǫ: Hall, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Questions? Email ganedago_hall@cornell.edu 

Mail and Packages

Visit the Service Center website for student mail and package information.

Dining Options