Cloister is Juniata's oldest dorm and right in the middle of campus. It has funky-shaped rooms, and it's even rumored to be haunted.
Dimensions
Room: 14'10" x 12'
Closet: built in with door
Windows: 3'5"w x 4'10"h (with blinds)
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Houses 94
Includes an outdoor grill
Tussey & Terrace
TNT has the best kitchen, an outdoor grill and a huge multipurpose room that people from all across campus use. It is home to the Global Village floor and also boasts low substance (e.g., alcohol) use. It's a peaceful, diverse kind of place.
Dimensions
Room: 15' x 10'6"
Closet: 28"w x 28"d
Windows: 81"w x 60"h (with vertical blinds)
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Houses 186
Includes an outdoor grill and a patio with sculptures
Sunderland
Sunderland is highlighted by large, well-lit rooms, an upstairs lounge with a gigantic fireplace, and its front lawn, where many of the club sports at Juniata are enjoyed (such as ultimate frisbee).
Dimensions
Room: 15' x 11'4"
Closet: standalone dresser
Windows: 77"w x 60"h (with vertical blinds)
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Houses 134
Includes a large lawn and a patio with an outdoor grill
Sherwood
Sherwood is a typical freshman dorm. It has a lounge that is used for quiet study and is popular for club meetings. Its outdoor porch is a popular hangout spot in the Springtime.
Dimensions
Room: 15' x 10'5"
Closet: 24"w x 28"d
Windows: 81"w x 61"h (with vertical blinds)
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Houses 148
Includes a patio with an outdoor grill and an enclosed porch
East Houses
This is as close to apartment living as dorms will ever be. A group-oriented setting, each air-conditioned suite contains four doubles, a bathroom and a living room. Often, teams or clubs go in for a suite in East as upperclassman.
Dimensions
Room: 15' x 11'4"
Closet: 42"w x 28"d
Windows: 75"w x 4'10"h (with vertical blinds)
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Houses 212
Includes an outdoor pavilion with a grill and air-conditioned suites
Lesher
Lesher, which houses only women, has two spacious lounges and a popular kitchen. It was recently renovated and is also the home of the Early Childhood Education Center.
Dimensions
Room: 14' x 11'8"
Closet: 50"w x 30"d
Windows: 74"w x 52"h (with vertical blinds)
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Houses 138 women
Includes two lounges
South
South houses students in co-ed style. Here, a pair of guys and a pair of girls can easily room next to each other. The first floor was traditionally home to techies. South is nearly adjacent to von Liebig Center for Science and is also close to Baker Refractory.
Dimensions
Room: 14'11" x 11'8"
Closet: 53"w x 30"d
Windows: 81"w x 61"h (with vertical blinds)
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Houses 162
Pink
Affectionately known as "The Pink Palace," this co-ed building contains quads and 2-person apartments. It's on-campus apartment-style living at its best.
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Houses 24
Includes front and back porches
Mission
Mission includes 5-person suites with great back porches, a shared backyard and spacious kitchens.
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Houses 20
Includes laundry and front and back porches
Hess
Located several blocks off campus, Hess is closer to the restaurants and downtown of Huntingdon than any other campus-owned housing. It includes four 4-person apartments and three 3-person apartments.
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Houses 25
Includes laundry
2111 Moore St.
An entire house including a small porch, laundry facilities and more. It's only a few blocks from campus.
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Houses 8
Includes laundry and a small porch
1631 Mifflin St.
Located adjacent to campus (across the street from the Humanities building and within one block of Founders Hall), this house is in a prime residential location. It features a large common area and outdoor grill.
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Houses 8
Includes a kitchen, outdoor grill and a large common area
1731 Mifflin St.
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Houses 8
Includes a dining room and a large common area
1815 Washington St.
Located next to Mission, this off-campus house includes off-street parking.
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Houses 5
Includes a dining room, a large backyard and off-street parking
1610 Moore St.
The Evergreen Eco-House houses 8 people committed to living sustainably through composting, buying local foods and advocating for animal welfare. In the past, the residents of 1610 Moore have also been members of the Student Food Initiative, which has helped transform Juniata's sustainability through working with Dining Services and creating an Organic Garden.
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Houses 8
Includes two kitchens, two porches and a garden
All rooms have one cable TV hook-up (don't forget your co-ax cable) and access for each student to the Internet. In addition, most buildings have a student lounge (some with ping-pong, pool or foosball tables) and a kitchen. All residential Halls have laundry facilities. The unique features of each building, such as dimensions and type of closet are outlined below.
To date, no freshman class has made it through the Arch successfully.
Storming of the Arch is an optional rite of passage for freshman. The goal? Get through the Cloister Arch. This mission is complicated by a group of upperclass "defenders," rugby players, and alumni.
Mountain Day
Established: 1896
On a beautiful fall day, classes are canceled and everyone flocks to one of the state parks for a day of outdoor fun, including a picnic, slip 'n slide, mechanical bull, crafts, music, and tug-of-war.
The best part is that no one knows in advance when it's going to occur! Speculation on the date is one of the most-popular topics among the students and faculty.
When students return to campus in the fall, we treat them with lobsters!
In addition to tasty lobsters and live music, there's a fair where student organizations set up display tables so that new students have the opportunity to see the many activities available to them.
All Class Night
Established: 1938
Only during All-Class Night will you get to see a live sheep on the Oller Hall stage, students roller-skating down the aisles, and the president of the College wearing shades belting out a Blues Brothers tune!
And the best part? The performances are judged by professors.
Physics Phun Night
Juniata science students experiment as entertainers during demonstrations of astounding feats of physical science during Physics Phun Night.
Eid Dinner
Experience Muslim culture, authentic cuisine, music, and entertainment firsthand. The Lebanese folk dance Debka is especially popular among our Eid guests!
Eid celebrates the end of Ramadan, a fasting month for Muslims where they pray for forgiveness, reflect on the past year, and renew their commitment to Allah. At Juniata, Eid is filled with wonderful homemade food, live entertainment, and colorful decorations.
Madrigal
This holiday tradition starts with a first-class meal served to the students by the faculty and staff. After dinner, there is much caroling, which culminates with the singing of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" with various sections of the dining hall acting out the different parts of the song.
Students camp out in the freezing cold for days just to sign up for Madrigal. It's an elaborate tent city on the lawn around Ellis Hall, complete with furniture, TVs and VCRs, and video games.
Mr. Juniata
Established: 1997
The Mr. Juniata Pageant is a tongue-in-cheek spoof of beauty pageants with men from each class competing for the coveted Mr. Juniata crown. Complete with formal wear, talent, and interview competitions, the guys keep the Oller Hall audience in stitches with their hilarious antics.
Springfest
Established: 1986
Springfest is jam-packed with activities allowing students and staff to enjoy a break from their preparations for finals and to get a little crazy! The weekend consists of a mud volleyball tournament, carnival activities, outdoor picnics and other activities which can include anything from laser tag to tie-dying t-shirts to a break dancing demonstration.
May Day Breakfast
Established: 1916
On the morning of Reading Day in the spring, a very special breakfast is held to recognize outstanding students on campus and to celebrate their contributions to campus life.
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