Brownlee Hall
About Brownlee Hall
This charming three-story building generally houses first-year students. Brownlee Hall is next to Farrell Hall on Seton Hill's main hilltop campus, convenient to academic buildings, athletic fields and campus dining.
Room Features
- Furniture in each room includes 2 desks with chairs, 2 beds with mattresses, 2 closets, 2 dressers and 1 set of shelves (large enough to share).
- Beds are freestanding and moveable.
- Room dimensions: 10'8" x 15' 4"
- Closet dimensions: 23" x 24" x 75"
- Drawer dimensions: 20" x 18" x 5"
- Cupboard dimensions: 12" x 26" x 13" (7 total)
- Mattress dimensions: 38" wide x 80" long
- Under bed height: 29"
- Window dimensions: 96" x 67"
- Window dimensions for a fan: 38" wide x 32" high
- Ceiling height: 8'
- Vanity Mirror dimensions: 16" x 23"
Hall Features
- Rooms: Double-occupancy traditional residence hall rooms.
- Bathroom style: Community bathrooms located on each floor.
- Building type: Traditional residence hall primarily serving first-year students.
- Community spaces: Floor lounges and shared kitchen access.
- Basement common area (“The Bug”): Lower-level student lounge space with seating and TV.
- Mail services: Student mailboxes located within the residence hall.
- Printing access: Wireless printing available within the building.
- Laundry facilities: Located on the first floor.
- Security: Student ID Card needed to access building.
Did You Know?
Brownlee Hall is named after Marcella Brownlee, born in 1872 in Allegheny, Pa. She graduated as valedictorian from St. Joseph Academy at Seton Hill and later became Sister M. Francesca. She played a major role in shaping Seton Hill, serving as both Directress of the Academy and the first Dean of the College. She worked with Mother Mary Joseph Havey to establish Seton Hill as a College. Sister Francesca was known for her elegant grace and queenly attitude. She passed away in 1949, leaving behind a lasting legacy on campus. Learn more Seton Hill history here.
We're Here to Help!
If you are a new or prospective student, please contact the Office of Admissions at admit@setonhill.edu or (724) 838-4281.
If you are a currently enrolled student with questions about residence halls or meal plans, please contact the Office of Residence & Commuter Life by email: reslife@setonhill.edu, or call (724) 838-4213 (between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) To contact this office after office hours, please call Campus Police at (724) 830-4999.