Francis Hall

Located on the east side of campus, Francis Hall was formally Christ the King Seminary. Francis provides a unique living experience for students. The hall houses upperclassmen and graduate students in single occupancy rooms. It is co-ed by floor and houses up to 166 students.

The hall has its own cafeteria that serves dinner, which is included in the meal plan for Francis Hall residents. Francis also has its own student laundry facility. During the academic year, the Bona Bus system provides transport to the west side of campus.

Francis houses the University Relations division, which includes the offices for Development, Alumni Services, and Marketing and Communications. It is also home to the Damietta Center, SBU's diversity center.

Francis Fast Facts 

Room layout for Francis rooms are approximately 9'x13' but can vary. 

• 166 residents on three floors
• three RAs
• one professional staff member living on the east side of campus
• lounges centrally located
• Francis is coed by floor

Francis offers: 

• free laundry in each building
• wireless internet
• free cable - over 60 channels!
• the only residence hall with its own dining facility
• take the Bona Bus to class on the west side of campus

All rooms in Francis are singles. 

Laundry facilities 

Kitchen 

Lounge 

Francis is the only residence hall with its own dining facility, the Francis Cafe 

Top Ten Reasons you'll love living in Francis Hall 

1.      It's quiet here.
2.      We've got kitchens on the floors.
3.      Privacy and serenity on the east side of campus.
4.      We have the largest front lawn in America.
5.      You will be close to the Damietta Center.
6.      Francis Café – the best café on campus.
7.      Upperclassmen.
8.      You can get homework done.
9.      Easy access to the Allegheny River Trail, which runs behind the building and is nice for exercise.
10.    Single rooms!