Housing

It's not just a place to stay! Our residence hall students play a major role in the shaping of our community here at Paul Smith's. Residents here are encouraged to take a sense of pride and ownership in their new home.

The residence halls are managed by the Office of Residence Life, under the Department of Campus Life. We have a variety of Professional and Para Professionals staff residing within our halls to provide for the safety and comfort levels of our students.

In addition to full-time staff, we offer a variety of student leadership positions to encourage growth in our community. Each hall is supervised by a Resident Hall Director or Head Within our program, we have 32 Resident Assistants (RAs) which reside on each floor to help provide programming, advice, and support to our students as well. The student staff is an invaluable resource to our Residence Life program here at Paul Smith's College.

Our office provides a variety of activities, both fun and educational within our halls throughout the year. At Paul Smith's, we believe that education is not limited to the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in activities, clubs, sports, and student-run organizations to expand and enhance the multitude of learning which is Paul Smith's College.

Learn about our Residence Halls

Alumni Residence Hall:
Located on the East end of Campus, Alumni consists of 10 rooms, housing 4 people each. The rooms are carpeted and internet and cable is provided. Students who reside here are usually of upper class standing.

Blum Residence Hall:
Located on the West end of Campus, this residence hall is a unique, historical house that houses approximately 17 students. This hall is one of our wellness buildings, which requires the absence of tobacco or alcohol use, and maintains a 24 hour quiet. Every two rooms share a bathroom, and a kitchen and lounge are located on the first floor. In addition for students to be able to live here they must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75 and no disciplinary record.

Clinton Residence Hall:
This residence hall houses some of our forestry and wildlife major students. Housing approximately 38 students, this hall has two community bathrooms and contains a small lounge on the first floor

Currier Residence Hall:
A co-ed hall, this building houses approximately 100 students and is located in the center of campus. In traditional residence hall style, this building consists of long hallways and common bathrooms and lounge.

Essex Residence Hall:
Essex Hall is an all female dorm, and houses approximately 36 students. While this is a two story building, the first floor is designed for students with physical disabilities. Each room has its own bathroom and there is a lounge and laundry facility located on the first floor.

Franklin Residence Hall:
Housing approximately 38 students, this residence hall is reserved for students of upper class standing and must be 21 years of age or older. Also able to house student with disabilities, this building has a lounge and laundry facilities on the first floor

Hillside Residence Hall:
Hillside is also one of our wellness residence halls, housing approximately 50 students. Every two rooms are connected by a bathroom, and a lounge. Kitchen and study area are also available to students in this hall.

Saranac Lake Residence Hall:
Located in Saranac Lake, this building houses approximately 55 residents. This suite style building houses approximately 6 students per suite who all share a bathroom.

Lakeside Residence Hall:
This co-ed building predominately houses students who are part of the Culinary and Hospitality programs. Rooms in this building are carpeted and usually house between 2 or 3 students each. Each floor shares a common bathroom and there is a lounge and kitchen on the first floor.

Lambert Residence Hall:
Housing approximately 20 students, this house is also a wellness building promoting a life of healthy living, which prohibits the use of tobacco or alcohol. Each room has its own bathroom and there is a lounge and kitchen on the first floor.

Livermore Residence Hall:
As one of our first year student residence halls, this building houses approximately 100 students in 53 carpeted rooms that share two common bathrooms for each gender, one on each floor. A lounge is located on the first floor and laundry facilities are provided.

Lydia Martin Smith (LMS) Residence Hall:
Located along the Lower St. Regis Lake this building houses a majority of our first year students in either triple or quadruple rooms. With a population of approximately 140 students, this co-ed building provides students with a lounge, kitchen and laundry service along with a common bathroom on each floor. This building is also used as an overflow during the first two weeks of the academic year for housing additional students.

Saratoga Residence Hall:
Located at the highest elevation on campus, this building house approximately 100 students in both double and triple rooms and provides them with a lounge, kitchen and laundry service.