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Risley Hall

Enjoy modern living with an engaged community

Opened in 2004, Risley Hall is home to 511 students during the academic year. You'll find it behind the Student Union Building on Studley Campus, at the corner of LeMarchant Street and South Street and across the street from LeMarchant Place.

Risley Hall features single, double and loft double rooms furnished with a bed, wardrobe, and desk for each student. There is also a sink in every room of Risley Hall.

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Risley Hall on Studley campus in Halifax

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The Risley Hall lobby, with a large front desk facing the glass front doors Risley Hall lobby
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Some minor details, room configurations, or finishings may have changed since this video and virtual tour were created. Please contact the Residence Office if you have questions. 

More about Risley Hall

A great fit for

  • all genders

  • first-year, returning, and transfer students

Meal plan

Mandatory 
See more about meal plans

Setting

Regular and quiet noise levels

Facilities

  • shared, all-gender washrooms with private toilet and shower stalls
  • 24-hour front desk
  • in-building dining hall (shared only with LeMarchant Place) plus access to all other dining halls
  • television lounges 
  • kitchenettes
  • laundry rooms
  • hockey equipment & bike room
  • accessible rooms available

Interesting facts about Risley Hall

  • Risley Hall is divided into three towers in a distinctive 'E' shape. 
  • Your tower number is the second number in your room number. For example: Room 4321 is the 4th floor of tower 3, room 21.
  • Risley Hall's motto is Ad Vitam Paramus (We Are Preparing For Life).
  • The mascot for Risley Hall is the Bighorn.
  • Each of the six storeys has its own identity that helps to create a sense of community within the residence:
    • 1st and 2nd floors are the Rock,
    • 3rd floor is  Phoenix,
    • 4th floor are the Bears,
    • 5th floor is the Jungle, and
    • 6th floor is the Penthouse

Accessibility

Learn more about the accessibility features Dal Residence has to offer and how to request accommodations and assistance.

Find answers to your accessibility questions

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Risley Hall exterior, showing the parking area behind the towers. Risley Hall exterior
Risley Hall exterior photo, showing the front corner from LeMarchant Street Risley Hall exterior
Risley Hall exterior, showing the glass column on the side of the building Risley Hall exterior
Aerial photo of Risley Hall - showing the three towers Risley Hall aerial
Aerial photo of Risley Hall - showing the three towers Risley Hall aerial
Aerial photo of Risley Hall - showing the three towers Risley Hall aerial
Aerial photo of Risley Hall - showing the three towers Risley Hall aerial
The Risley courtyard between the towers, with trees and open seating space. Risley Hall courtyard
The courtyard outside Risley Dining Hall, with several picnic tables to enjoy eating outdoors. Risley Hall courtyard
The Risley Hall lobby, bustling with students, with the washrooms and dining hall on the left and front desk on the right, looking toward the front door. Risley Hall lobby
The honey-coloured wood curved front desk in the lobby in Risley Hall Risley Hall front desk
The Risley Hall lobby, bustling with students, with the washrooms and dining hall on the left and front desk on the right, looking toward the front door. Risley Hall lobby
Several coin-operated washing machines in a laundry room in Risley Hall Risley Hall laundry room
Several coin-operated washing machines in a laundry room in Risley Hall Risley Hall laundry room
The long counters opposite the washing machines in a laundry room in Risley Hall Risley Hall laundry room
An all-gender bathroom in Risley Hall with full length stalls for privacy and a long counter with sinks. Risley Hall bathroom
An all-gender bathroom in Risley Hall with full length stalls for privacy and a long counter with sinks. Risley Hall bathroom
An all-gender bathroom in Risley Hall with full-height shower stalls for privacy Risley Hall bathroom
An all-gender bathroom in Risley Hall a long counter and mirror with several sinks. Risley Hall bathroom
Risley dinign hall as seen from the entrance, with a long tiled hall and tables on either side. Risley dining hall
Long tables in the Risley dining hall seating area Risley dining hall
Long tables in the Risley dining hall seating area Risley dining hall
Long tables in the Risley dining hall seating area Risley dining hall
The servery in Risley Hall, with several stations, as well as a salad bar in the centre of the room with blue tiles. Risley dining hall
The servery in Risley Hall, with several stations, as well as a salad bar in the centre of the room with blue tiles. Risley dining hall
The servery in Risley Hall, with several stations for different foods, with signs above each one Risley dining hall
A serving station at Risley dining Hall with a sign that says South Street Kitchen Risley dining hall
A large lounge on a residence floor in Risley Hall - with a u-shaped sectional sofa and television on the wall Risley Hall lounge
A large lounge on a residence floor in Risley Hall - with a u-shaped sectional sofa, television on the wall, and full kitchen with white cabinets and appliances Risley Hall lounge
A large lounge on a residence floor in Risley Hall - with a u-shaped sectional sofa, television on the wall, and full kitchen with white cabinets and appliances Risley Hall lounge
A large lounge on a residence floor in Risley Hall - with a u-shaped sectional sofa, television on the wall, and full kitchen with white cabinets and appliances Risley Hall lounge
A full kitchen in a lounge in Risley Hall, with modern white cabinets and white appliances Risley Hall common kitchen (in lounge)
A full kitchen in a lounge in Risley Hall, with modern light wood cabinets and white appliances Risley Hall common kitchen (in lounge)
A full kitchen in a lounge in Risley Hall, with modern light wood cabinets and white appliances Risley Hall common kitchen (in lounge)
A medium-sized lounge in Risley Hall with grey sofas, floor to ceiling windows, and a square coffee table. Risley Hall medium lounge
A hallway on a residence floor in Risley Hall Risley Hall hallway
A common kitchen in Risley Hall, with full fridge, stove and oven, microwave, and sink. Risley Hall common kitchen
A single room in Risley Hall with an adjustable bed, desk, wardrobe, and a mini fridge. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with an adjustable bed, desk, wardrobe, and a mini fridge. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with an adjustable bed, desk, wardrobe, and a mini fridge. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with an adjustable bed, desk, wardrobe, and a mini fridge. The wardrobe is open revealing shirts hanging inside. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with an adjustable bed, desk, wardrobe, and a mini fridge. There is a sink in the corner near the door. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with an adjustable bed, desk, wardrobe, and a mini fridge. Risley Hall single room
The desk, wardrobe, and sink inside a single room in Risley Hall. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with an adjustable bed, desk, wardrobe, and a mini fridge. Risley Hall single room
The desk, wardrobe, and sink inside a single room in Risley Hall. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with a bed, desk, and wardrobe. The walls are decorated with posters and there are some small plants. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with a bed, desk, and wardrobe. The walls are decorated with posters and there are some small plants. Risley Hall single room
A bed in a single room in RIsley Hall, with a colourful blanket and posters on the wall. Risley Hall single room
A single room in Risley Hall with a bed, desk, and wardrobe. The walls are decorated with posters and there is a built-in sink in the corner. Risley Hall single room
A double room in Risley Hall, with 2 adjustable beds, two desks, two wardrobes, and storage drawers. Risley Hall double room
One side of a double room in Risley Hall, with a Dal blanket draped over the foot of the bed and a pride flag on the wall. Risley Hall double room
A double room in Risley Hall, with 2 adjustable beds, two desks, two wardrobes, and storage drawers. Risley Hall double room
An open wardrobe on one side of a double room in Risley Hall, with some clothing hanging. Next to it is a desk and shared sink. RIsley Hall double room
One side of a double room in Risley Hall, with a bed, wardrobe, desk, and sink. Risley Hall double room
One side of a double room in Risley Hall, with a Dal blanket draped over the foot of the bed and a pride flag on the wall. Risley Hall double room
A double room in Risley Hall, with 2 adjustable beds, two desks, two wardrobes, and storage drawers. Risley Hall double room
One side of a double room in Risley Hall, with a bed, wardrobe, desk, and sink. Risley Hall double room
A close-up of a desk in a double room in Risley Hall, with a grey Dal sweatshirt draped over the back of the chair. RIsley Hall double room
A double room in Risley Hall, with 2 adjustable beds, two desks, two wardrobes, and storage drawers. Risley Hall double room
A loft double room in Risley Hall, with two loft-style beds with a desk underneath, ladder, and bed on top. There is also a shared sink. Risley Hall loft double room
A loft bed in a double room in Risley Hall, with bed on top and desk underneath. A ladder leads up to the bed. Risley Hall loft double room

Disclaimer

These photos represent a sampling of room types available in Risley. Room layouts may vary depending on their location in the building. For more information on your room, contact the Residence Office.

Contact

Mailing and delivery address:

1233 LeMarchant Street 
PO Box 15000 
Halifax, NS  B3H 4R2