Intimate, unique, friendly. All describe Harstad Hall.

If you’re a woman and looking for unique rooms, with great views, consider Harstad Hall.  The all-woman residence hall, the only one on campus, is home to a close-knit community of about 200 women.

It’s cozy, and some of the rooms on the first floor boast soaring ceilings and stunning views. Speaking of views, walk up to the fourth-floor lounge and treat yourself to a working fireplace and windows that face south to Mount Rainier. Breathtaking!

 Just because it’s an all-woman hall, doesn’t mean men can’t visit, they just have to be out of resident rooms when visitation hours end. The rooms are spacious and vary in size adding character to the hall. It is five stories tall, and is conveniently located in between the library and University Center, and just off Garfield Street which is home to numerous stores and restaurants. Campus Safety is also located in Harstad.

Named after Bjug Harstad, PLU founder and president from 1894 to 1895 and 1897 to 1898.  Harstad Hall housed the entire university from 1894 to 1912. It  became a residence hall in 1960.

 Harstad Hall  information

• Access to WiFi available in lounges
• Harstad rooms vary in shape and size, with some rooms boasting high ceilings
• There are a variety of room types in Harstad, including designed single rooms,  double rooms and a single room with bath
• Laundry rooms are centralized
• A fireplace is located in the 4th floor lounge
• There are 5 floors of living space, with elevator and stair access
• All beds are twin extra long
• Kitchens are available for creating light meals
• Annual Event: An all-campus cruise

CONTACT INFORMATION

Resident Director:  Katherine Knutsen

RD Contact Number:  253-535-8373

Front Desk:  253-538-2000

Email:  knutseka@plu.edu  

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