Several residence halls are located in the heart of campus for guest use during the summer months (mid-June to mid-August).

Traditional-style residence halls

  • Ashton or Hill Hall
  • Single-gender floors featuring 17-23 double-occupancy rooms (1 set of bunkbeds per room) with one large bathroom for the floor to share
  • Each floor includes a study room and a lounge space.
  • One kitchen space per floor with a stove, sink, and refrigerator (NOT furnished with dishes or cookware).
Hill Hall

Ashton Hall

Ashton Hall is SPU’s largest residence hall. Its hilltop setting offers a striking view of the campus and the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

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Ashton Hall

Hill Hall

Hill is located across the street from Gwinn Commons and features a large main lounge and a grassy lawn perfect for impromptu games or outdoor hang-out time.

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Suite-style residence halls

  • Arnett or Emerson Hall
  • Rooms arranged in 2-bedroom suites with a shared bathroom. Suites are single gender, but floors may be co-ed.
  • 18-24 bedrooms per floor.
  • Each floor includes a lounge space.
  • One kitchen space per floor with a stove, sink, and refrigerator (NOT furnished with dishes or cookware).
Arnett Hall

Arnett Hall

Arnett Hall, SPU’s newest residence hall, was opened in Autumn 2014. It features suite-style rooms, a comfortable main lounge and floor lounges, sweeping views, and a rooftop deck.

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Emerson Hall

Emerson Hall

Emerson Hall stands apart in that it features suite-style dorm rooms, several lounges of varying sizes on each floor, and a beautiful main lounge in the entryway. This residence hall is located near the Lake Washington Ship Canal and provides easy access to the heart of campus, located directly across the street.

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