When was St. Monica Hall built?

St. Monica opened in 1985 as one of a pair of "twin" four-story residences with Katharine Hall, making it one of Villanova's newer traditional halls.

How many students live in St. Monica Hall?

St. Monica traditionally houses 160 students, all in double rooms, across four floors.

Is St. Monica Hall air conditioned?

Yes — "Air conditioned" is listed in St. Monica's official building information. Villanova's handbook notes its halls use window units or central air, but the specific system for St. Monica is not published.

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St. Monica Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Villanova University

Double rooms only; ~160 residents across four floors

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · villanova.edu

St. Monica and Katharine Halls are described by Villanova as "twin" four-story residences that opened in 1985 on the south campus. St. Monica traditionally houses 160 students in double rooms with wood-laminate room flooring.

Bed SizeExtra-long twin, 36 x 80 x 7 in.
Under-BedNot published — confirm with Residence Life
ACYes
On-Campus98% of first-year undergraduates live on campus (Villanova Fast Facts)

✓ In the room

beddressercloset (48-in. opening13-in. shelf depth)desk w/ shelf & chairfull-length mirror on doorvertical blindswood-laminate flooringcarpeted hallwaysair conditioninglounges on all floorsfirst-floor laundrywireless internetXfinity on Campus streaming TV

✗ Not provided

tension rod & curtain for open closetextra-long twin linenslampshower caddysurge protectorextension cord

⊘ Prohibited

candlesincenseopen flameshot platesinduction cooktopsspace heatershalogen lampspersonal AC unitspersonal lofts/platform bedscinderblockswall-mounted shelvespetshoverboardstoaster ovens & crock pots

Closets have 48-inch openings with no doors — bring a curtain or tension rod to cover them.
Bed frames are university-provided and height-adjustable, but personal construction of lofts, platform beds or shelving is banned campus-wide, and cinderblocks may not be used to raise a bed.
Bed heights can be changed, but only by Villanova's professional movers — students may not un-bunk or re-bunk beds themselves. Personal lofts, platform beds and cinderblocks are prohibited.

Living in St. Monica Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

St. Monica's doubles are furnished with a bed, dresser, closet, and a desk-with-shelf-and-chair per resident, along with a full-length mirror on the door and vertical blinds. Rooms have wood-laminate flooring rather than the tile common in Villanova's older halls, while hallways are carpeted. Closets have 48-inch openings and no doors — noticeably narrower than Good Counsel's 72-inch openings — with a 13-inch-deep shelf set about 24 inches from the top and a rod roughly 68 inches off the floor, so most residents plan for a curtain or tension rod. The building is listed as air conditioned, though Villanova doesn't publish whether that's a window unit or central air here, and bed frames adjust in height but cannot be lofted or raised by students.

Day to day

Opened in 1985 as a "twin" four-story residence alongside Katharine Hall, St. Monica is one of the newer traditional halls at Villanova, traditionally housing 160 students in doubles on the south campus. Lounges are available on all floors, giving residents more casual gathering space per floor than in some larger halls. Laundry is centralized on the first floor rather than spread across multiple levels, and it's free for residential students. The carpeted hallways and wood-laminate room floors give St. Monica a slightly different feel from Villanova's older, all-tile traditional halls, while keeping the same basic double-room traditional-hall model.

Move-in day

St. Monica shares Villanova's single First-Year Student Move-In Day — Wednesday, August 19, 2026 — with the rest of the university's first-year housing rather than a separate hall-specific date. After assignments go out, families receive an email with instructions on how to sign up for a specific arrival time, so grab a slot as soon as the link arrives. Because closets here have a narrower 48-inch opening than in some other halls, it's worth packing slim hangers and a properly sized curtain rod before arrival rather than adjusting on the spot. Early drop-off of belongings isn't allowed, and returning students move in August 21-23, so St. Monica's move-in day traffic is entirely first-year families.

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St. Monica Hall FAQ

When was St. Monica Hall built?: St. Monica opened in 1985 as one of a pair of "twin" four-story residences with Katharine Hall, making it one of Villanova's newer traditional halls.
How big are the closets in St. Monica Hall?: Closet openings measure 48 inches with no doors, with a 13-inch-deep shelf set about 24 inches from the top and a hanging rod roughly 68 inches from the floor.
How many students live in St. Monica Hall?: St. Monica traditionally houses 160 students, all in double rooms, across four floors.
Is St. Monica Hall air conditioned?: Yes — "Air conditioned" is listed in St. Monica's official building information. Villanova's handbook notes its halls use window units or central air, but the specific system for St. Monica is not published.
Is St. Monica Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: St. Monica Hall has Extra-long twin, 36 x 80 x 7 in. beds with Not published — confirm with Residence Life of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. Villanova University provides bed, dresser, closet (48-in. opening, 13-in. shelf depth), desk w/ shelf & chair, full-length mirror on door, vertical blinds, wood-laminate flooring, carpeted hallways, air conditioning, lounges on all floors, first-floor laundry, wireless internet, Xfinity on Campus streaming TV in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how St. Monica Hall stacks up against Villanova University's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in St. Monica Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about St. Monica Hall: it has Extra-long twin, 36 x 80 x 7 in. beds with Not published — confirm with Residence Life of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with bed, dresser, closet (48-in. opening, 13-in. shelf depth), desk w/ shelf & chair, full-length mirror on door, vertical blinds, wood-laminate flooring, carpeted hallways, air conditioning, lounges on all floors, first-floor laundry, wireless internet, Xfinity on Campus streaming TV; you'll need to bring tension rod & curtain for open closet, extra-long twin linens, lamp, shower caddy, surge protector, extension cord yourself; candles, incense, open flames, hot plates, induction cooktops, space heaters, halogen lamps, personal AC units, personal lofts/platform beds, cinderblocks, wall-mounted shelves, pets, hoverboards, toaster ovens & crock pots isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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St. Monica Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in St. Monica Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

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Bedding

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Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

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Kitchen & Dining

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