Welcome to Centennial Hall
Centennial is a six-story coeducational hall housing approximately 700 residents. Centennial is one of four halls located on adjacent blocks known collectively as the "Superblock" on the Minneapolis east bank campus. Centennial houses a dining center and shares it with Territorial Hall which is connected by tunnel. Centennial is near several sports arenas, the University Hospital/Health Sciences complex, and Stadium Village (a local shopping and eating area). Centennial is easily accessible by foot, bike, free campus connector and shuttle system, and soon to be completed - light rail. Centennial Hall, built in 1950, is known for its lobby and brass-railing staircases that reflect the art deco designs of that era.
Centennial Hall's Information Desk is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is the location of your mail, IDEA check out items, and is staffed by knowledgeable students and staff. Please review the other tab sections for more details.
Resident Services
- IDEA: Information Desk Electronic Assistant - view availability of loanable items
- E-WORF: Electronic Work Order Request Form - request repairs of lights, doors, leaky faucets, etc.
- Other resident services - such as ResNet, dining, hall transfer requests, and more...
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Foundation for Success
The fundamental philosophy of the University residence halls and apartments is that students grow and develop while they live in University Housing. To help students achieve their personal and academic goals and become well-rounded individuals, we begin by meeting their basic needs by providing comfortable, well-maintained living environments and nutritious food. The University Housing community and its staff provide appropriate challenges and support to enable student growth and development.
Foundation for Success provides a framework for the interactions and education offered to students who live in university housing. Learning outcomes focus on the whole person and support academic success. Each student will do what they do best everyday, have strong and positive relationships, make healthy and sustainable choices, have an inclusive and engaged community experience, and make sound financial decisions. These learning outcomes will be implemented through planned interactions and educational initiatives designed to engage the student in their learning. All community members are also responsible for establishing safe, inclusive and socially-just communities.
- Each student will do what they do best every day.
- Each student will have strong and positive relationships.
- Each student will make healthy and sustainable choices.
- Each student will have an inclusive and engaged community experience.
- Each student will make sound financial decisions.
House/Community Meetings
Your Community Advisor (CA) will host house meetings at different points during the year. Your attendance is expected at these important meetings. You will receive essential community information and get to know your neighbors and community members during these events. Please speak to your CA before your house meeting if you have a conflicting appointment or meeting.
Housing Programs
Here are some of the many Housing & Residential Life programs:
- House or Floor Community
- Leadership Development Program
- Program Grant Board (PGB)
- Residential Housing Association (RHA)
- Social Justice Leadership Retreat
- Student Conduct Board (SCB)
- Student Involvement
University Housing Employment Opportunities
Working in University Housing is not only a convenient way to make some money; it can also be a lot of fun! For job listings go to the Housing & Residential Life job page.
Centennial Hall Photos
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Hall Amenities
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Room Types
Please note: Centennial Hall has many single rooms. If you apply for a double room with Centennial Hall as your first choice, you may be assigned to a single room. We work hard to accomodate our residents as much as possible so that they are assigned to their preferred hall. If having a double room is a higher priority to you, we recommend NOT listing Centennial as one of your top choices. Thanks!
Single
One room occupied by 1 resident. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The average square footage is 129. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 530 singles in Centennial.
Double
One room shared by 2 residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The average square footage is 185. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 62 doubles in Centennial.
3-Person Suite
One bedroom and 1 common room shared by 3 residents. The average square footage is 269. The contract length is fall/spring.There are approximately 13 3-person suites in Centennial.
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Hall Staff
Residence Director (RD)
- Manages the housing complex
- Coordinates administrative operation
- Develops living/learning skills in the residential population
- Advises and assists student government
- Supervises student staff
- Encourages recreational, social, educational and cultural programming
- Counsels individuals and can refer them to other University services
Assistant Residence Director (ARD)
- Assists in the management of the housing complex
- Develops living/learning skills in the residential population
- Advises and assists student government
- Supervises student staff
- Encourages recreational, social, educational and cultural programming
- Counsels individuals and can refer them to other University services
Business Operations Supervisor (BOS)
- Oversees the operation of the information desk and business office
- Assists the Residence Director
- Answers questions related to the application-contract, billings, and meal plans
Community Advisors (CA)
- Address specific hall concerns
- Assist residents with personal, social, and academic issues and general University and community issues
- Handle emergency situations and the enforcement of University and residence hall regulations
- Complete general administrative tasks
Office Assistant (OA)
- Manage the operation of the information desk
- Checkout equipment and distribute mail
- Serve as an information resource for residents and guests
Facilities Operation Supervisors (FOS)
- Maintain the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the facility, equipment and grounds
- Supervise full-time and student custodians and the maintenance mechanic
Security Monitors
- Observe and report possible criminal activity or regulation violations
- Serve as a visible deterrent to crime
- Reduce risks to people and property by identifying potentially dangerous situations
- Assists in the enforcement of University & residence hall regulations
Night Managers (NM)
- Each residence hall/apartment complex community will have a Night Manager (NM on duty from 11 pm to 7 am). These staff members are responsible for support in responding to residence hall/apartment emergencies and enforcing regulations.
Computer Center Coordinator (CCC)
Primary focus toward customer service, the CCC provides:
- Assists residents with software, hardware and/or networking problems in the center.
- Manages any hardware or software problems that may occur in the resident hall's computer center and front office.