Welcome to Aquinas Hall
Aquinas Hall is a co-ed residence hall housing approximately 340 students on three floors. During the 2006-2007 academic year, the 3rd floor will house first-year residents, while the 1st and 2nd floors will house returning upperclassmen and new transfer students. Aquinas Hall offers suite-style rooms that consist of 2 bedrooms sharing 1 bathroom. Each suite houses 4-5 people. Each room has its own heating/cooling unit (see below for room dimensions and amenities). Aquinas Hall is part of the COMPASS (Collaborative Opportunities to Mature Personally, Academically, Socially and Spiritually) Program. For the 2006-2007 academic year it is the home to the Diplomacy and Political Science First-year Interest Groups (FIGs).
Aquinas Staff
Matthew Schur Entering Seton Hall after four years as an Area Coordinator at Felician College in Lodi New Jersey, Matthew Schur brings with him the understanding of the importance of both serving the student academic and social needs as well as Seton Hall's University mission. Mr. Schur is an active member of NJCORE, an organization which is in place to better the professional minds and growth of Residence Life Administrators. His theme for Aquinas Hall for the 2007-2008 academic year is "Strength Through Personal Leadership". This theme is geared to promote personal accountability and healthy independence to maximize the students learning potential.
Mr. Schur currently holds degrees in Anthropology/Archaeology and will be in pursuit of his post graduate degrees here at Seton Hall University. His office is located in the Lobby of Aquinas Hall.
Meghan-Rose O’Neill is the Residence Coordinator (RC) for Aquinas Hall. Meghan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ with a BA in Political Science and History, and a minor in Sociology. She will be working towards her Masters degree from the Whitehead School of Diplomacy. Her office is located on the 3rd floor in Aquinas Hall.
The Aquinas student staff consists of 11 undergraduate students, 9 Resident Assistants (RAs) and 2 Academic Teaming Assistants (ATA's):|
1st Floor Staff |
2nd Floor Staff |
3rd Floor Staff |
| Jonathan Fiore (RA) | Kurt Spohn (RA) | Ryan Jennings(RA) |
| Hazel Koshy (RA) | Walter “Tre” Holloway (RA) | Indianna “Dee” Chapline (RA) |
| John Tomaselli (RA) | Cori Hallock (ATA) | Gillian Bath (ATA) |
| Crystal Roe(RA) | Cameron Jones (RA) |
Aquinas Hall Amenities
- 24-hour Security Desk
- Social Lounge is available for students on each of the three floors.
- A game room with a pool table, foosball, air-hockey and big screen TV.
- 3 laundry rooms (one on each floor) with 3 washers and 3 dryers in each laundry room. You may use quarters or your Seton Hall ID Pirate Dollars.
- Vending (soda and snacks) and a change machine that gives one dollar coins is located on the second floor by the main entrance.
- 24-hour study lounge is available for students on each of the three floors.
- Aquinas ATAs are available to assist you with your schoolwork throughout the academic year.
- The residence hall director's office is located in the lobby.
You can contact the Aquinas Hall front desk (973-761-9566) 24 hours a day during the academic year.
Aquinas Hall Rooms
All rooms in our Residence Hall are:
§ fully furnished
§ air-conditioned
§ wired for networking to the University's main computer system and to the Internet
§ wired for phone including a free voice mail.
§ Cable TV including HBO, ESPN, and MTV is FREE to all residents.
All rooms feature:
§ Single and bunk able beds
§ Desks and chairs
§ Wardrobe / closets
Aquinas Hall Community
There are many ways to get involved and become part of the Aquinas Hall Community. Our staff offers numerous programs that encourage our residents’ involvement, growth and development. Aquinas Hall Council is great way to get involved and make a difference in your hall community, as well as contribute to its improvement. Remember to ask your RA how to get involved.
Here is what some former residents of Aquinas had to say about their living experience in AQ!
“Always rely on your RAs for support because they make you have the best experience throughout the year.”
Nicole (class of 2008), West Haven, CT. Former 1st Floor Resident
“I had a blast living in Aquinas…only the finest live in Aquinas”
Prianka (class of 2008), Sylveter, GA. Former 2nd Floor Resident
“Aquinas, the hardest place to find but once you do, you will never leave.”
Alexandra (class of 2008), Great Falls, VA. Former 3rd Floor Resident
“Living with four other girls in a suite is the most fun you will ever have.”
Jenn (class of 2008), Middletown, MA. Former 3rd Floor Resident
“Aquinas became my home away from home and its people my second family.”
Emily (class of 2006), Williamstown, NJ. Former 1st Floor RA