Occidental College
Residential Education & Housing Services
Upper Division Housing
The upper division residence halls here at Oxy combine the convenience of on-campus living with the guided independent lifestyle sought by sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The upper division residence halls here at Oxy combine the convenience of on-campus living with the guided independent lifestyle sought by sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The newness and excitement of college has worn away, and upper division students often feel the weight of what lies ahead - three more years of hard work, papers, and exams. Our goal is to help students get through that with specialized programming, collaborating with other offices and bringing the classroom into the halls for a better understanding of certain subjects. We seek to provide a supportive, inclusive living space that is critical for developing a healthy place for students to learn, develop, and grow.
The upper division area is comprised of six residence halls housing the majority of upper division students.
The area includes:
| Bell-Young Hall (BY) | Wylie Hall |
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| Built in 1956, this co-ed hall has three floors housing. Floors are single-gender. | Herbert G. Wylie Hall was named in honor of a generous patron of the College and a member of the Board of Trustees. Consisting of singles, doubles and triples, Wylie was built in 1940 and is arranged in a distinctive fashion, with two floors that are separated into three sections. Floors are co-ed by wing/section. |
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| Erdman | Haines |
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| Grace Carter Erdman Hall was built in memory of the wife of Professor Pardee Erdman. It was made possible in part by gifts from Mrs. Calvin Pardee, Mrs. Charles R. Erdman, Professor Erdman, and friends, and from College funds. Built in 1927 and modified in 1979, Erdman Hall is one of the more popular buildings on campus. Dubbed as one of the "period" halls due to the unique architecture, Erdman houses residents in single, double and triple rooms on two floors, with the first floor being single-gender by section and the second floor being co-ed by alternate room. | Haines Hall was built in honor of the Reverend Francis S. Haines and Mrs. Mary Orr Haines, his wife. Haines consists of single, double and triple rooms. Built in 1940, with an addition in 1954, Haines was renovated in 1992 to bring the building back to its original "period" look. |
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| Stearns | Rangeview |
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| Stearns Hall is named in honor of three brothers and their families: the late J.V.M. Stearns 1925, Theodore L. Stearns 1915, and Francis A. Stearns 1915. Stearns was built in 1983 and the three floors in Stearns are co-ed by wing and has a mix of singles and double. | Rangeview Hall is Occidental's newest and largest residence hall structure on the south side of campus. The design of the building echoes Myron Hunt’s original designs for the campus, with a tile roof, stucco exterior, and internal courtyards, as well as a number of classroom/multipurpose rooms. Multi-level parking is tucked underneath the building. |
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The Upper Division area is staffed by one Community Director, two Graduate Hall Coordinators and 21 Resident Advisors. The staff work to continue the education and community development from a student's first year. Through intentional programming and outreach, the RAs work to create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for students to succeed academically, thrive socially and become connected and involved both on campus and in the greater Los Angeles area.
- Phone: (323) 259-2531
- Facebook: ResedOxy
- E-mail: resed@oxy.edu