Knowles Hall

Knowles Hall is home to many Crane students!

Knowles Hall is home to more than 500 students annually. Its close proximity to the Crane School of Music makes Knowles a popular choice among music majors.


This quad is divided into two separate halls, Knowles South (KS) and Knowles North (KN).
  

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT:

The Knowles Complex

  • Special Housing:
    Study Intensive:     The west wing of Knowles South is a study-intensive area; residents establish their own standards for acceptable noise levels. Thus, this area is characterized as having extensive "quiet hours" that should be respected.  
  • Wired, plugged in and ready to go! All rooms/suites in Knowles are ready to meet your communication needs, being fully equipped with phone hook up (students need to provide their own telephone), voicemail access, cable TV and the Internet.
  • Laundry services: When the smell of your dirty laundry starts keeping you awake at night, never fear: there are fully equipped laundry rooms located on the ground floor. Laundry units (and vending machines) operate on your choice of cash or Bear Express.
  • Campus Smoking Policy: All areas of the hall are smoke free; smoking is also not permitted within 50 feet of the building.
  • Multi-purpose Room: For all of your study and entertainment needs, Knowles is home to a large multipurpose room that can be used for conferences, programs and/or meetings.
  • Recreation Equipment: When you've been reading for hours and suddenly realize that your mind is feeling a bit mushy, it's time to utilize all of the great equipment Knowles has: a pool table, ping pong table, DVD player, Playstation 2, board games and sleds for when winter hits the north country!
  • Kitchen Facility: Think you can wow Emeril with your fantastic culinary talent? Whether you want to make "kick it up a notch" or get cozy with some Chef Boyardee, a community kitchen is available for use.
  • Vending Machines: Need some Doritos to go with your beef ravioli? For your convenience, several vending machines have been placed within each hall so you can grab a snack-whenever you need one.  These operate on your choice of cash or Bear Express
  • Marshall Park: After staring at your computer screen for hours, why not take a break and kick back with nature? Knowles South conveniently overlooks Marshall Park, a beautifully landscaped area that includes a pond, which is home to a variety of local wildlife.
  • Housing Schedule: The entire complex closes for all college breaks.

  • QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR KNOWLES COMPLEX:

                                                                         
     Knowles South
    		Knowles North
    Who lives there?
    		Freshman-Senior
    		Freshman-Senior
    Co-ed or single sex floors?
    		Co-edCo-ed
    Suites available?
    		Yes: 6th Floor-2 & 4 person suites
    		No-building is two-story, corridor style
    Room Dimensions
    		Double: 10' 8" x 17' 3"

    Triple: 16' 9" x 15' 10"
    Suite w/o Bath: 17' 10" x 7' 6"

    		Single: 16' 6" x 8' 2"

    Double: 10' 8" x 17' 3"
    Triple: 16' 9" x 15' 10"

    Floor to ceiling dimensions
    		8 ft. high
    		8 ft. high
    Window measurements
    		Double: 5' 2" x 5' 7"

    Triple: 5' 2" x 5' 7"
    Suite: 8' 6" x 3' 6"

    		Single: 5' 2" x 5' 7"

    Double: 5' 2" x 5' 7"

    Triple: 5' 2" x 5' 7"