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1. Residence Hall Tour

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   1. Ziegler Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall is named for Sadie L. Ziegler. Ziegler was the first secretary of Rider College  (1909-1950), graduated from Rider in 1909 and helped found the Alumni Association in 1928. Ziegler Hall houses 143 students in double bedrooms and pods.

      Additional features include a conference room, elevator, a social and study lounge, kitchen, and laundry room.

   2. Hank and Bonnie Moore Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall is named for Frank B. Moore II ‘54 and Bonnie Moore. Franklin B. "Hank" Moore II was also the grandson of president Franklin B. Moore and son of president Franklin F. Moore. Hank and Bonnie Moore Hall houses approximately 72 students in a combination of suite style and apartment style housing options. Additional features include a social and study lounge, a laundry room and kitchen.

   3. Hill Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall, named for George R. Hill, Chair of the Board of Trustees and a Trustee from 1952-1970, he also received an honorary degree in 1956. Hill Hall houses 244 students in traditional doubles and pods. Additional features include a social and study lounge, a laundry room and kitchen.

   4. Switlik Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall is named for Stanley Switlik who served on the Board of Trustees for 16 years and received an honorary degree in 1954. Switlik Hall houses 200 students in premium doubles and 3 apartments, and is co-ed by wing. Additional features include a study and social lounge, a computer lab, kitchen, and laundry room.

   5. Conover Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall, named for Harold L. Conover ‘23, is a first-year, co-ed dorm that houses 207 students in traditional doubles. Additional features include a social and study lounge, a laundry room and kitchen.

   6. Olson Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall is named for Leonard A. Olson. Olson ‘30 was Rider’s Dean of Faculty from 1949-1953, Provost from 1953-1968, a Rider professor and honorary degree recipient. Olson Hall houses 222 students in traditional doubles and pods. Additional features include a lounge with a kitchen, a recreational space and a laundry room.

   7. Gee Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall, named for Bernice A. Gee, the first treasurer of the college, is a co-ed (by wing) dorm that houses 124 students in traditional doubles and pods, as well as one apartment. Additional features include a social and study lounge, a laundry room and kitchen.

   8. Lincoln Residence Hall

      This east campus residence hall, named for John L. Lincoln, who was given an honorary Doctor of Laws in 1964, houses 175 students in suites (3 double rooms per suite) and is co-ed by suite. Additional features include a study and social lounge, two kitchenettes, and a laundry room.

   9. Wright Residence Hall

      This all-female, east campus residence hall is named for Edith G. Wright, Rider’s first Dean of Women, first Director of  the Office of Personnel, first Director of Women's Housing, first archivist and a sponsor of the first sorority at Rider, Phi Sigma Tau. Wright Hall houses 124 students in traditional doubles, one apartment and pods. Additional features include a lounge, kitchen and laundry room.

   10. Kroner Residence Hall

       This east campus residence hall is named for Louis W. Kroner, class of 1903, who was a member of the Board of Trustees. Kronor Hall houses 224 students in traditional doubles, pods and one apartment. Additional features include a lounge with a kitchen, individual sound rehearsal booths and a laundry room.

   11. Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority House

       Located on Sorority and Fraternity Rows, near Centennial Lake, this is home to students in the Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority. Each house has a full time professional live-in Community Director and an undergraduate Community Assistant.

   12. Alpha Xi Delta Sorority House

       Located on Sorority and Fraternity Rows, near Centennial Lake, this is home to students in the Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Each house has a full time professional live-in Community Director and an undergraduate Community Assistant.

   13. Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority House

       Located on Sorority and Fraternity Rows, near Centennial Lake, this is home to students in the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Each house has a full time professional live-in Community Director and an undergraduate Community Assistant.

   14. Poyda Hall

       This west campus residence hall, named for Alexander R. Poyda, an alumnus and professor at Rider, houses 259 students in traditional doubles and is co-ed by wing. Additional features include a study and social lounge, a kitchen, and laundry room.

   15. Steven R. Beckett '74 and Sharon McDonald-Beckett Village

       Reserved for junior and senior students, Steven R. Beckett ‘74 and Sharon McDonald-Beckett Village’s two buildings include a mix of loft-style living areas, apartments, suites and premium doubles. Some units include kitchen facilities and all have their own washer and dryer. This west campus residence hall houses 152 students in apartments, suites and premium doubles. Beckett Village is also Rider's first Green residence hall constructed to LEED Silver standards. LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

   16. Omega House

       Located on Sorority and Fraternity Rows, near Centennial Lake, provides housing for members of the Greek community. Each house has a full time professional live-in Community Director and an undergraduate Community Assistant.

   17. Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority House

       Located on Sorority and Fraternity Rows, near Centennial Lake, this is home to students in the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority. Each house has a full time professional live-in Community Director and an undergraduate Community Assistant.

   18. Longstreet House

       This west campus residence hall, named for Dennis Longstreet ’69, houses 37 students in traditional doubles. Additional features include a study and social lounge, a kitchen, and laundry room.

   19. Lake Residence House

       Lake House is a west campus residence that houses 45 students in traditional doubles and is co-ed by floor. Additional features include a lounge with a kitchen, individual sound rehearsal booths and a laundry room.