Chapin Hall

Chapin Hall is Northwestern’s Humanities Residential College. Even though you need to write a short essay to get a spot in the dorm, don’t let that deter you. Being a part of a residential college has a lot of perks. Though there are some events with a focus on the humanities, most of Chapin’s programming revolves around building a community within the dorm. “Chapinos” come together for weekly munchies, Thursday Teas, movie nights every other Friday, trips into Chicago and their very own formals. A large portion of the freshmen who call Chapin their home end up sticking around for their sophomore years, too. The spacious, four-story building has the perfect combination of charm (a piano and a sprawling collection of old board games and textbooks can be found in the lounge) and upscale amenities (each floor has its own laundry room and kitchen) that make a resident want to stay. Additionally, the fact that it’s situated on the southwest corner of campus makes it easy for residents to venture out and explore downtown Evanston.