Welcome to Sanford Hall
Sanford Hall (four-story) and Tower (nine-story) is a coeducational unit housing 502 residents. Sanford houses its own dining center. Sanford is located adjacent to Dinkytown and the Minneapolis east bank campus. Sanford is easily accessible by foot, bike, and free campus connector and shuttle system. Sanford Hall was constructed in 1910 and expanded with the tower in 1964. Sanford was originally built in a colonial-style architecture to house women and was named after Maria L. Sanford, Professor of Rhetoric and Elocution at the University, 1880-1909. In the 1970s, the hall was renovated and is thoughtfully referred to as "Reno."
Sanford 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.
Sanford Hall Photos
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Hall Amenities
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Room Furnishings and Amenities
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Room Types
Single
One room occupied by 1 resident. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 12 rooms. The average square footage is 133. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 80 singles in Sanford.
Double
One room shared by 2 residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 12 rooms. The average square footage is 187. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 167 doubles in Sanford.
Triple
One room shared by 3 residents (unless used for expanded housing). A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The average square footage is 244. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 34 triples in Sanford.
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Hall Staff
Residence Director (RD) and Assistant Residence Director (ARD)
- Manages the housing complex and operations
- Develops living learning skills in the residential population
- Advise and assist student government
- Encourages recreational, social, educational and cultural programming
- Individual counseling and resource advice when necessary
Business Operations Supervisor (BOS)
- Oversees the operation of the information desk and business office
- Assists the Residence Director
Facility Operations Supervisor (FOS)
- Manage and maintain the upkeep of the facility, equipment and grounds
Community Advisor (CA)
- 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
Computer Center Coordinator (CCC)
- Customer service assistance to 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.
Office Assistant (OA)
- Manage the operation of the information desk and an informational resource
- Checkout equipment and distribute mail
- Night shift managers are responsible for support in responding to residence hall/apartment emergencies and enforcing regulations.
Security Monitors
- Observe and report possible criminal activity or regulation violations, serving as a visible deterrent
- Assists in the enforcement of University & residence hall regulations