Christensen Hall

Christensen Hall
Tree by Christensen

Located right next to Philbrook Dining Hall and our twin building Williamson Hall, it is minutes away from many academic buildings, making it a convenient place to call home. Christensen has many spaces in the building to hang out and meet other first year students. Our first floor study lounge includes a fireplace, a basement rec lounge with a 52” TV, pool table, ping pong table, foosball table, and a piano. We have athletic courts outside and a large outdoor space with picnic tables that’s perfect for studying or getting some fresh air. We are the best of both worlds offering a large community, but have small floor communities (25-35 residents).

Getting Here


14 Evergreen Dr
Durham, NH 03824
United States

Hall Theme


  • First-Year Only Housing

Hall Director


Meet Hall Director Calvin Mahony

  • Elevator
  • Fireplace
  • Inside bike storage
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Lounges
  • Sports courts
  • Wi-Fi Internet

  • Roll in access to building
  • Accessible bathroom with transfer shower
  • Combined emergency speaker and light strobe in all rooms
  • Accessible laundry facilities
  • Braille signs
  • Elevator 

First Year Students Only

Residence halls with all first-year communities have an environment that is supportive and safe for first-year students transitioning into college. Everyone is going through similar struggles, asking similar questions and our staff is available to build community, connect them to campus resources, and help them make the most of their first year of college! Many of these students are taking similar classes as well. Living here gives students the convenience of forming study groups, meeting lots of first-year students, and attending many community building events and hall discussions geared to their specific needs as new wildcats!

September, 1970

Dedicated 19 September 1970. Named in honor of Ernest W. Christensen. Class of 1923, student, athlete, teacher, coach, businessman, and member of the Board of Trustees of this University which he served with energy and devotion.

Check out our building and rooms!

  • Christensen Hall Entrance

    Building Exterior

    Christensen Hall has ten floors! 

  • single room in christensen

    Single Room

    Try lofting your bed! It's a great way to get creative with your space in a single room in Christensen.

  • double room in christensen

    Double Room

    Share your space with a roommate in a double room in Christensen.

  • Christensen double room - left side
  • Christensen double room - right side
  • Christensen double room
  • Christensen Double

    Double Room

    Share your space with a roommate in a double room in Christensen.

  • Christensen Living Area
  • Christensen Building

    Building Exterior

    Christensen Hall is exclusively for First Year students!

See all the wonderful events we offer!

  • Xsen Exterior Social Program
  • Basketball Game with Xsen Residents
  • Yoga Social
  • Alcohol Safety Social
  • Mug Social at Xsen

    Live Here

    There is never a shortage of activities and programs going on in Christensen!

  • Food Social at Xsen

    Live Here

    There is never a shortage of activities and programs going on in Christensen!

  • Xsen Game

    Live Here

    There is never a shortage of activities and programs going on in Christensen!

  • Painting Social
  • Crafts Social