Farwell Hall
Farwell Hall is an upper-class residence hall that's located near Main Building as well as down the street from Dahl Centennial Union. The ground floor of Farwell provides quick access to Carlson Stadium and Gerdin Fieldhouse. Farwell Hall houses 259 students in one- and two-person rooms, which comprise three clusters on each floor. Each cluster has its own common living area and set of bathrooms.
Students may apply to live in a single-gender cluster, a co-ed cluster, or a gender-inclusive cluster.
The Farwell Gender-Inclusive Cluster application will open on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The application deadline is noon on Monday, March 9.
The Farwell Single-Gender Cluster and Co-Ed Cluster applications will open on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The application deadline is noon on Thursday, April 2, 2026.Â
No late applications will be accepted.
Residence Features
- A laundry room or kitchen is located on each floor (kitchen on 3 and 6)
- Large study/social lounge with fireplace, kitchen, and conference room
- Additional computer and recreation lounge located on ground floor
- Air-conditioned
- Computer lab
- Wireless network coverage throughout the building (wired network access available upon request by contacting the Technology Help Desk)
- All rooms are carpeted
Room Dimensions and Furnishings
- Two-person rooms typically measure 10-feet-3-inches by 17-feet-2-inches
- Single room dimensions vary depending on location within the building
- Provided furnishings for each student: twin extra long bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, and wardrobe
- All furniture is movable
- Farwell Floor Plans (PDF)
Residence Life Office
Dahl Centennial Union 124A
700 College Drive
Decorah, Iowa 52101
Phone: 563-387-1330