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• Named for David Olson, Chairman of Geology and Geography Department, 1913-1951.
• Dedicated in 1961.
• Houses approximately 235 students from first year to upper-class.

Hall Mailing Address:

Student Name
Room Number, Hall
1375 Eastway Drive
Kent, OH 44243

GPS Address:

875 Lefton Esplanade
Kent, OH 44243

Olson Hall is comprised mostly of double rooms. All beds use twin-extra long sheets. Fridge, Freezer, Microwave Units come standard in the rooms. The loft-able furniture present in the rooms provides a multitude of furniture arrangement options!

Required preventative maintenance is completed in each student room twice a year.

Lofting Instructions

Please note: the manufacturer of the wooden bed does not support what is commonly called ‘half-lofting’ of the wooden style of furniture provided. Therefore, we are unable to provide demonstrations or support for ‘half-lofting’ of residence hall wooden beds.

Visitation and Alcohol Policy

To find information regarding hall policies such as visitation or quiet hours, please visit our Hallways Handbook page.

• Design Innovation Dining
• Kent Student Center – HUB 
• Kent Student Center – Lower Level

Lake and Olson Halls together are staffed by a Residence Hall Director (RHD), a Graduate Assistant (GA), and twelve Resident Assistants (RAs). The staff's main goals are to provide the residents with valuable information, create a positive community through educational programming, maintain a safe and high-quality living environment and serve as a resource whenever a student has a question or concern.

The Olson Hall Council also operates with the goal of improving student living. Hall Council provides all residents with an opportunity to interact with one another through weekly meetings and a variety of fun activities and programs. The Executive Board provides leadership opportunities within the hall, as well as the whole campus.