Connolly Hall

Built in the 1940's and housing 150 students, Connolly Hall is the oldest residence hall on campus at the South Dakota Mines. Renovations of the building were completed in December 2009 and July 2015 giving students all the modern amenities expected today. Connolly houses freshmen and sophomore residents in double rooms and sophomores in a small number of single rooms. Connolly features wings with common bathrooms, large community lounges with kitchens, and community laundry. 

Key Features of Connolly Hall

  • Large community rooms with kitchens on each floor
  • Grubby Gold laundry room on Connolly 2
  • Connected to PC Commons - a large gathering space with games, TVs, lounge furniture, and a kitchenette
  • Adjacent to the PC Fire Plaza - an outdoor area featuring a fire pit and picnic tables
  • Staff of 6 Resident Advisors, 1 Residential Peer Mentor, and 1 Assistant Area Coordinator
Connelly Hall Double

Connolly Hall Double - Room 12' x 9'4"


Take a Tour!

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2022-2023 IMPORTANT DATES

Residence Life Staff Applications
Information Sessions Begin January 25
Applications Open January 27
Visit the Residential Education Hiring Page

New Student Housing Sign-Up
Application Opens February 13
Visit the New Student Sign-Up Page

Lottery Numbers Emailed
Sent to emails on March 1
For returners required to live on campus

Spring Break - Traditional Halls Close
March 11 - March 19
Details available here

Returning Student Housing Sign Up
March 20 - March 26 varying by group
Returning Student Housing Selection

May Closing
Halls close at noon on May 6
5pm on May 7th for graduating students