Doane is a fully residential college and believes that learning to live with others and participating in the self-governance of a residence hall community are essential elements of the college experience. Approximately 80% of Doane students live on campus.
The residence halls provide a variety of accommodations, including apartment-style living as well as more traditional rooms. The halls are staffed with professional residence directors (RDs) and upperclass students who serve as resident assistants (RAs).
| Frees Hall | |
 | Frees Hall was built in 1931 and is one of the college's four coed halls (by floor). Frees Hall students enjoy a variety of events, including movie nights, social programs, barbeques, pool, ping pong, and card tournaments. Frees Hall is a smoke-free environment. - Most rooms are double occupancy (some triple/quadruples); some rooms have private sinks
- Two main lounges (pool table, ping pong table, large screen television)
- "The Horse Shoe," basement lounge includes a computer lab and study areas
- Laundry facilities and vending machines
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| Sheldon Hall | |
 | The college's all-female hall, Sheldon was opened in 1970. Programs for residents include information on social issues, card parties, educational programs, and an annual party. Sheldon Hall is smoke-free. - Four floors
- Double occupancy rooms, air conditioned
- Two lounges
- Computer lab
- Laundry facilities and vending machines
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| Smith Hall | |
 | Built in 1929, Smith is the college's only all-male residence hall. Programs have included World Series events and various athletic tournaments and card tournaments. Smith Hall is a smoke-free environment. - Four floors of mostly double occupancy rooms
- Newly renovated lounge
- Entertainment areas feature pool equipment, large-screen television
- Computer lab
- Laundry facilities and vending machines.
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| Hansen Leadership Hall | |
 | The $5 million Hansen Leadership Hall was completed in 2000 and houses 174 students. The largest residence hall on campus, Hansen was partially funded by a $1.5 million gift from the Zenon C.R. Hansen Foundation. The hall features suites with a common living area, from 2-6 bedrooms, and a private bathroom. The building overlooks Doane Lake, which was renovated in the spring of 2000. |
| Colonial/Burrage Halls | |
 | Burrage Hall and Colonial Hall are commonly known as "The Quads." Both residential halls consist of rooms (quads) that accommodate eight people (two in each bedroom). There are four bedrooms, a living room, and a bathroom in each quad. The majority of the Greeks consider the quads their home. |