Colvin Hall
Colvin Hall is named after Caroline Colvin, the first female head of a major university department in the nation. She headed the History Department at the University of Maine from 1906–1932, and was among the first women in the country to hold a PhD.
Located on the southwest side of campus, Colvin Hall is a three minute walk from York Dining. Colvin is an Honors Department residence made up of four-person suites with a central common room. There are also limited three-person suites featuring a single room, central common room, and double room.
Room Dimensions
Three-person suite:
- Common room: 15′ long, 11’10” wide and 7’9″ high
- Window: 83″ long, 8″ wide (depth) and 59″ high
- Single Bedroom: 8′ long, 9′ wide and 7’9″ high
- Window: 39″ long, 9″ wide (depth) and 60″ high
- Double Bedroom: 12’11” long, 9’1″ wide and 7’9″ high
- Window: 39″ long, 9″ wide (depth) and 60″ high
Four-person suite:
- Common room: 15′ long, 11’10” wide and 7’9″ high
- Window: 83″ long, 8″ wide (depth) and 59″ high
- Double Bedroom: 15′ long, 8’11” wide and 7’9″ high
- Window: 39″ long, 9″ wide (depth) and 60″ high
First floor room ceilings may be higher
Amenities
Closets
- 43″ long, 15″ wide (depth) and 99″ high. Rod to floor: 64 inches.
- Located in common room for all suites
Bookshelves
- 35.5″ long, 22″ wide (depth) and 30″ high
- Two in double rooms, one in single rooms
Desk
- 42″ long, 24″ wide and 30″ high. Maximum height underneath: 26 inches.
- Standard chair included
Dresser
- 30″ long, 24″ wide (depth) and 29.5″ high
- Two per resident