Toni Morrison Hall

Toni Morrison Hall offers an engaging residential experience that supports academic success, personal growth, and community involvement. Named in honor of Toni Morrison, the first African American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, the hall celebrates the legacy of one of Cornell's most distinguished alumnae.

Designed with innovative floor plans and a contemporary aesthetic, Toni Morrison Hall creates an environment that encourages connection, collaboration, and engagement. The building's layout intentionally draws residents beyond their individual rooms into welcoming common spaces that support group study, social interaction, and community programming. Spacious lounges and nearby cafés provide natural gathering places where students can build friendships, exchange ideas, and participate in a vibrant residential community.

More About Toni Morrison Hall

A hallmark of life in Toni Morrison Hall is its strong tradition of student leadership and self-governance. The student-led Community Council plays an active role in shaping the residential experience by organizing a wide variety of programs and events. Activities range from trips to local theaters and seasonal outings such as apple picking to educational discussions and workshops on topics including women in the workplace, navigating academic life at Cornell, sexuality and relationship development, and body image.

Toni Morrison Hall offers students a dynamic and supportive community where they can connect with peers, pursue leadership opportunities, and engage in meaningful conversations, all while honoring the legacy of a literary icon whose work and influence continue to inspire generations.

Community Features

306 residents
Located on North Campus
Single and double rooms arranged in suites with shared bathrooms.
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 desk lamp, a wastebasket, and a recycling bin
Wireless Internet access
Toni Morrison Hall is temperature-controlled.

Single room with a bed, desk and chair, drawers, an armoire and a window.

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

Double room facing the door showing the end of two beds, two desks and chairs, two armoires and the door to the room.

Photo showing the toilet, toilet paper dispenser, and sink in Toni Morrison

Sinks with a mirror above with the entrance to the showers on the sides.

A floor lounge in Toni Morrison with a couch a lounge chair, a coffee table, and whipe board, and a large window.

Affiliated Faculty

Toni Morrison 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 Toni Morrison: Hall community on CampusGroups.