Scholarship Halls

The “Schol Halls” at KU are a unique living option – residents selected to live in the 12 scholarship halls pay about $1,600 less each year (a form of “scholarship”) than their residence hall counterparts.  In these small cooperative houses, residents complete 4-6 hours of household tasks like cooking or cleaning each week, and they’re also self-governing – involvement is a strong tradition in the Schol Halls.

Current scholarship hall residents will show you KU's unique Scholarship Halls, grounded in a rich history of student leadership. No reservations necessary when classes are in session -- tours begin in the Crawford Community Center at 14th and Louisiana, each Monday through Friday afternoon, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and also Saturdays, noon to 2:00 p.m. We're anxious to meet you!

The application process is competitive.  Each prospective resident’s materials are reviewed and ranked based on academic achievement (GPA and test scores), financial need, and involvement in school or community activities.  A special scholarship hall application process is described on the housing application form.

Floor plans vary, but most schol halls offer 4-person rooms, a central study/living room adjoined by small sleeping rooms.  Except for Miller and Watkins, room and meals are offered as a package and cannot be purchased separately.  Rates for Watkins and Miller don’t include food costs.  The women in those halls purchase groceries to stock small group kitchens themselves.

All in-room data line connections are arranged through KU Network and Telecommunications Services (NTS) as an optional user fee.

Battenfeld Hall · 50 men
1425 Alumni Place • 785-812-3158
From the unique hall mascot (an apathetic aardvark) to the hall crest, residents of Battenfeld are proud of their individuality and long traditions.  Battenfeld boasts 3 TV rooms and a mix of two-, three-, and four-man rooms/suites.  The backyard deck is also a popular addition which “B-felders” built themselves.  Highlights of the social year are “Casino Night” and the annual JCB (John Curry Battenfeld) Awards Banquet.

Dennis E. Rieger Hall · 50 women
1323 Ohio Street • 785-812-3710
KU’s newest scholarship hall, Dennis E. Rieger Hall openedits doors in 2005.  This building features some traditional 2-person rooms (sharing a small community bath) along with 4-person suites.  The women of Dennis E. Rieger have already established some hall traditions such as “Fireplace Chats” and father-daughter weekends.

Douthart Hall · 48 women
1345 Louisiana Street • 785-812-1787
Women in Douthart have a knack for involvement.  They’re active in the All Scholarship Hall Council and other campus activities.  “Schol-Hollywood” is a popular spring event. The women also sponsor “Romp in the Hay” in the fall and a farewell banquet in May.  The women share 4-person rooms and this is the only schol hall with a storage room named “Henry”.

Grace Pearson Hall · 48 men
1335 Lousiana Street • 785-812-1772
The men of “GP” have a strong tradition of entertaining KU celebrities including former men’s basketball coach, Roy Williams, and Chancellor Robert Hemenway.  The men of GP or “Grace’s Place” host an annual Coffeehouse to showcase the variety of talented residents in the schol hall system.  GP residents share 4-person rooms.

K.K. Amini Hall · 50 men
1318 Louisiana Street • 785-812-3182
The men of K.K. Amini are active in many campus organizations - two student body presidents have lived in KK Amini Hall.  The men host a variety of social events with other scholarship halls throughout the year and invite the whole community to  the annual “Amini Weenie Roast”.  The hall features four-person suites with adjoining baths and cable TV outlets in resident rooms.

Margaret Amini Hall · 50 women
1312 Louisiana Street • 785-812-3423
Opening its doors in 2000, the women of “Maggie” have quickly established traditions of their own, such as the “Full Moon Party”, a Mardi Gras celebration and “Tea Time”.  Margaret Amini also features four-person suites with adjoining baths and cable TV outlets in resident rooms.

Miller Hall · 49 women
1518 Lilac Lane • 785-812-1980
New women are assigned a “big sister” to help adjust to college life and learn Miller traditions such as the annual Alumni Tea (guests span Miller’s 50+ years of operation), the “Joe’s Place” party (started in the 1930s), Miller-Watkins Tribute Night, and a “Murder Mystery Dinner”.  As in Watkins, monthly kitchen fees are determined by residents who are each assigned to one of seven small kitchens.

Pearson Hall · 48 men
1426 Alumni Place • 785-812-1770
Pearson men can usually be found hanging out on their large custom deck – which the residents designed and built themselves.  Think about joining the Pearsonites for a late night “Breakfast Schmekfast” or a thrilling round of the “Couch Game”.  Pearson residents live in traditional double rooms.

Sellards Hall · 47 women
1443 Alumni Place • 785-812-1756
Sellards is arranged with a single large kitchen and dining room, living area, and 4-person rooms.  Sellards women organize and host the International Dinner each year, an excellent event which features food and programs from a specific country.  In addition, Sellards hosts annual “Retro” and “Tropical” parties.  Sellards women are active in ASHC, community, and campus activities.

Stephenson Hall · 50 men
1404 Alumni Place • 785-812-1727
Stephenson residents pride themselves to their unique contributions to the KU schol hall social scene.  Stephenson’s “back yard” is also a great place to shoot some KU hoops – any time, all year long.  Like Pearson, Stephenson residents are assigned to traditional double rooms.

Watkins Hall · 49 women
1506 Lilac Lane • 785-812-3138
Watkins opened in 1926 as the first of KU’s scholarship halls and maintains strong bonds with alumnae by hosting an annual spring tea.  Long-time traditions such as “candlelightings” and a “Heaven and Hell” party have been revitalized, while new traditions provide opportunities for innovation.  Monthly kitchen fees are determined by the residents themselves.

How to Apply

Any prospective or current undergraduate student may apply to live in the schol halls.  The application priority date is February 15th each year and applicants are notified of their placement starting in April.  Students are encouraged to apply for residence hall housing as well – pending scholarship hall decisions.  Any contract costs paid toward a residence hall contract will be applied to a scholarship hall contract if a student is placed in a scholarship hall.

student housing application (specify scholarship hall as residence preference) & scholarship hall application

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