Van Vleck Hall

Van Vleck Residential hall
Building Information

Van Vleck Hall has 20 rooms, houses 40 students and is an all-female hall. It was built in 1857 and is the oldest building on campus. Van Vleck is named for the Rev. John Van Vleck, the first principal of the Holland Academy, which was the predecessor of the college. Van Vleck was restored in 1980.

Room Features

  • The average sized room is 16’2" x 10’5", Height: 9’9"
  • Beds can be bunked but not lofted (bed safety rail provided)
  • Carpeted floors
  • Window blinds
  • Shared closet -  1st shelf: 67.5"w x 12"h, 2nd shelf: 67.5"w x 38"h, closet without shelves: 67.5"w x 66"h,  27" deep

Furniture Provided

  • Extra long twin beds (80" mattress), 31" of space under bed half lofted 
  • 2 Dressers - 28" tall with three drawers (will fit under unlofted beds), Inside of drawers: 26"x19"
  • Desks - 32"x19"
  • Desk chairs
  • Mirror

Other rooms in Van Vleck include a computer lab, laundry room, kitchen and lounge.

Tour a Room

Hold your curser down and move around inside the photo below to see a 360-degree view of a standard double room in Van Vleck Hall.