Freshmen and transfers in Duncan Hall will be placed in either a double or a triple. Duncan doubles are between 195-199 square feet (roughly 14ft x 14 ft). Duncan triples are between 240-260 square feet (roughly 14ft x 18ft). [1]

​All rooms are equipped with one sink, one vanity mirror, two trash cans, and one hand towel rack. All Duncan Hall rooms have at least one window. Each resident is provided with one room key, one desk with a desk light, one wardrobe, and one bed frame with a mattress. All provided furniture can be lofted in Duncan Hall. The Welcome Weekend Team will assist you with lofting your furniture once you arrive. [2]

We do not have pictures of your specific room, however, your RA may be able to direct you to someone who has lived there in the past.

[1] Floor plans can be accessed with your NetID. 

​[2] More information is provided by Residential Life.

Must Bring:

• Sheets

• Pillow

• Shower shoes & supplies

• Hand and shower towels

• Hangers

• Laptop

• ID

Might Bring:

• Futon

• Rug

• TV

• Mini-fridge

• Sports equipment

Do Not Bring:

• Microwaves

• Coffee machines

• Printers

• Drugs

• Alcohol

• Weapons

• Pets

Notre Dame does not allow incoming students to mail items to the dorm before they arrive on campus. We suggest purchasing your furniture once you arrive or purchasing it at home and driving it to campus.

After you move in, mail will be sent to your mailbox on the first floor of Duncan Hall. Packages will be delivered directly to your door. Please use the following format when sending mail to your student address:

Student Name
100 Duncan Hall
Room ###
Notre Dame, IN 46556-4631

Ah, the most important question for an incoming Domer. Usually the ticket office opens the registration for student season tickets toward the end of the summer. Keep your eyes peeled for an email.

If you have demonstrated financial need, the University may cover your student activity expenses.

The Student Experience Fund of the Division of Student Affairs was created to aid students with demonstrated financial need. Click here to see if you qualify for free football tickets, school supplies purchases, and more.​

Lucky for you, South Dining Hall is only a minute away.

The Welcome Weekend schedule will give you plenty of opportunities to meet other first year students. Be open to new experiences and don't be afraid to introduce yourself!

View the Welcome Weekend schedule here.

As part of Welcome Weekend, the University throws a large dance/mixer event to celebrate your arrival and also to give you an opportunity to meet other first years. The event usually takes place outside the Duncan Student Center and features a DJ and food trucks.

Nic Schoppe is the current Rector of Duncan Hall. You can read more about him here.

Duncan Hall has a small gym in the basement that can be used for most strength exercises. If you want more equipment to choose from, the Rockne Memorial Gym is only a minute walk from Duncan Hall. The Smith Center inside the Duncan Student Center is also a great place to work out and is located closer to academic buildings.

The Buff is here to satisfy your late-night cravings. Located in the Duncan Main Lounge (aka the "two-four"), The Buff is known for its signature quesadillas. It also serves pizza bites, nachos, and ice cream.