Residence Halls


Nicolson 5, 6, 7
Wesleyan University
Nicolson 5, 6, and 7 are home to both first-year and upper-class students living together in the hall community. Most first-year student live in double rooms; single rooms house most second-year students. Adjoining interior doors between single rooms are locked by the university to maintain the single status of the rooms and may not be unlocked. The buildings are home to a community kitchen, study lounges, social lounges and performance space. Upper-class students serve as RA staff who provide both social and informative programs for the residents. The complex overlooks Foss Hill, a grassy scenic spot for lounging and socializing.

Program House & Community Based Living Options for upper-class students

Japanese Hall - Nicolson 5
The mission of Japanese House is to inspire interest in the Japanese language and culture, and to provide opportunities for those who are already interested to share their knowledge and deepen their own understanding. The house reflects the individual interests of the residents, and programs are based on both traditional events as well as pop culture.

Film Hall - Nicolson 6
Film House is a creative environment for filmmakers and film lovers to live and work together, and use their shared knowledge and interest to further both their film and academic careers. Through this house, film enthusiasts build strong friendships, produce high-quality student films, hold study groups for film classes, and share their love of films with the student body. Film House constructs a living and learning environment that brings together student with this shared interest and helps foster their talents and personal growth.

French Hall - Nicolson 7
French House provides residents and the community the opportunity to expand their knowledge of French culture and to practice their French. The house strives to maintain certain traditional activities, such as Café Candide, a cultural event started in 1983. Learning customs, recipes, and current events from Francophone countries has enabled students to broaden their own knowledge about French speaking areas.

Single Sex Rooms - Nicolson 5 & 5.5
The single sex floors are reserved for students who feel that they would benefit from an environment where they feel comfortable in an all-male or all-female environment.  Open spaces for the rooms will be available to incoming frosh students if not filled by the GRS. The Single Sex floors are located in Nicolson 5 (Female) and Nicolson 5.5 (Male).

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Floor Plans:

Foss 5 Foss 5.5 Foss 6 Foss 7
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