Court-Kay-Bauer Hall
Court-Kay-Bauer (CKB) Hall is a vibrant North Campus community that combines the energy of a large residential neighborhood with the close-knit feel of a smaller living environment. Comprised of three interconnected residence halls that opened in 2001, CKB is an excellent fit for students who want to meet new people, explore a wide variety of interests, and remain fully engaged in the Cornell experience.
Designed to foster both community and academic success, CKB offers expansive lounges, study spaces, kitchens on every residential floor, multipurpose rooms, and convenient access to tutoring and academic support. Residents regularly connect through traditions and programs such as First Years on Ice, the Ice Cream Crawl, Chinese New Year celebrations, weekly study breaks, and trips to the Corning Museum of Glass. These experiences help students build friendships, develop a sense of belonging, and create lasting memories throughout their Cornell journey.
Bauer Hall is home to Cornell’s Sober Living Community, a dedicated residential environment designed for students who choose to pursue a substance‑free lifestyle. This lifestyle may appeal to individuals who want to be surrounded with a community of like-minded peers and for students who seek a living space that aligns with their personal or spiritual beliefs. First year, transfer and upper-level students are welcome in this community.
Community Features
- Open to first-year students
- 275+ residents
- Located on North Campus
- Single and double rooms arranged along corridors, with shared bathrooms
- Lounges and study areas
- Shared kitchens
- Laundry facilities
- Bedrooms contain, for each occupant: an extra-long twin bed, a closet and a bureau (or wardrobe/bureau combination), a desk and desk chair, a wastebasket, and floor carpeting
- Wireless Internet access
* The typical double room has both beds set at their highest height when students move in.
CKB Hall rooms have system-controlled Air Filtration.
Sober Living Community
Bauer Hall is also home to Cornell’s Sober Living Community, a dedicated residential environment designed for students who choose to pursue a substance‑free lifestyle. This lifestyle may appeal to individuals who want to be surrounded with a community of like-minded peers and for students who seek a living space that aligns with their personal or spiritual beliefs. Occupying Bauer Hall, this community offers a supportive, inclusive, and wellness‑centered home for students committed to personal growth, academic success, and intentional living.
For more information, visit Sober Living Community.
Housing Population Type
Faculty Involvement
Connie Yuan, Professor of Communication, is the Faculty-in-Residence for Court-Kay-Bauer Hall. She lives in an apartment in the building and regularly spends time with student residents of the Court-Kay-Bauer community.
Court-Kay-Bauer Hall also 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 community pages for Court-Kay-Bauer Hall in CampusGroups.
