Hammock Residence Life
Housing

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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2023-2024 IMPORTANT DATES

Thanksgiving Holiday 2023
November 21 - November 26
Residence Halls & Apartments Remain Open

Winter Break 2023-2024
Residence Halls & Apartments Close
December 14, 2023 at 12:00PM, noon
Residence Halls & Apartments Open
Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 8:00AM
Details available here

First Day of Spring 2024 Classes
Monday, January 8, 2024

Spring Break 2024
Residence Halls Close
Rocker Square Apartments Remain Open
March 9, 2024 - March 17, 2024
Details available here

May Closing 2024
Residence Halls & Apartments close
Non-graduating students
May 4, 2024 at 12:00PM, noon
Eligible graduating students
May 5, 2024 at 5:00PM