Located right on Main Hall Green in the heart of campus, it’s easy to stay connected with academic and campus life at Ormsby.
Built in 1889, Ormsby is the oldest residence hall on campus. Known for its pleasing exterior and stately interior, it houses 120 students. A close-knit community actively engaged in campus life, it hosts “Ormsby Lake” in the winter and “Zoo Days” in the spring.
Residence Details
Houses Upper-Year students
Substance Free Community located on the first floor
Mostly double occupancy rooms, singles available
Rooms include an XL twin bed, desk, chair, and dresser with overhead shelving for each resident
High ceilings and large windows
Hardwood floors
Closet space
Single user bathrooms
Amenities
Laundry room
Kitchen with fridge, microwave, and full-range stove
Lounge with piano
Virtual Tour
Ormsby Hall Virtual Tour
Take a look inside Ormsby Hall’s common areas as well as single and double rooms.
Elliot Marsh ’22 Room Tour
Elliot Marsh ’22 shows off his room in Lawrence’s Ormsby Hall.
