LaFarge Hall

LaFarge Hall is a suite-style building named for Rev. John LaFarge, S.J., a Jesuit noted for writing in defense of social justice in the United States. It was constructed in 1970 and is currently home to 320 students. The Office of Residence Life is located on the ground floor and the Center for International Programs is located on the first floor.

Quick Facts

Address: 2425 Cardinal Ave., Philadephia, PA 19131

Capacity: 320 residents (co-ed)

Typical Room Dimensions: 17' length x 10' 3" width

Configuration: Suite-style six-story high-rise. Each suite contains a living room/study area and a common bathroom to accommodate 6-12 students.

Furniture: Each room has a standard twin bed*, desk and chair and wardrobe with a built-in dresser per resident.
* At this time, a majority of our beds are standard twins; however, we have started to transition our mattress stock to XL. To accommodate both mattress sizes, we recommend XL sheets.

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• Shared double rooms
• Air conditioning in all student rooms
• Study lounge
• Fitness center
• Basic cable television service included (Comcast)
• Ethernet access
• Building-wide wireless network access
• 24-hour security desk
• University meal plan required
• Laundry facilities
• Vending machines