Welcome to Doane College!
Thank you for choosing Doane College as your new home away from home. We're excited to welcome to our beautiful campus! Since 1936, Doane College has pursued a residential philosophy. Although it varies year to year, approximately three quarters of our student body live in the residence halls. For more information, please see below for an overview of Residence Life and the Residence Halls, or follow the links on the left side of the screen.
Residence Halls at a Glance
- Doane College has six residence halls with a combined capacity of 825 residents. Smith Hall, Sheldon Hall, and Frees Hall are traditional style. Hansen Leadership Hall and Burrage and Colonial Halls (the "Quads") are suite style.
- Sheldon is an all women's hall. Smith and Frees Hall are co-ed by room.
- Hansen and the Quads are restricted to upperclassmen, with the exception of Directions students in Hansen.
- More information about our halls is available here.
Furniture in the Halls
Every room on campus is furnished, but students sometimes choose to bring some of their own furniture, such as futons or small chairs. All residence halls provide lofts to residents. Furniture policy changed last year, allowing residents to bring news kinds into their rooms. If you have any questions about furniture you would like to bring, we have made the policy available here.
Amenities
We offer quite a few amenities in our halls, including laundry facilities and a wireless network. As an incoming student, you will learn more about the amenities when you attend your Enrollment Day, or you can read the full list here. With the help of Admissions, we also provide a list of what to bring when you move into the halls. In addition to the many amenities, Residence Life and Housing allow you to bring certain pets with you when you move in. If you plan to have a pet in the hall, please check our pet policy to make sure it's allowed.
Leadership in the Halls
Are you a leader in high school looking to continue leading in college? Is leading a new experience that you would like to try out at Doane? Look no further! In addition to RAs, students also look to hall council for direction and support in the hall. Every dorm on campus has a hall council, and each hall council meets weekly. If you're interested in giving back to your community, check out Leadership in the Halls to find out when and where your hall council meets.
Dining Services
Whether you're looking for a meal, a snack, or a hot drink, Perry Campus Center is the place to be. Sodexo provides all dining services ar Doane College. They are able to answer any questions you might have about nutrition, food choices, and prices. If you're looking for information on meal plans, please contact our Business Office at (402)826-8200.
Our Mission
We promote retention in our community by providing a healthy community built on service leadership, accountability, and integrity.