Housing & Residential Life

Sanford

1122 University Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN, 55455

A view of Sanford Hall from across the street.

A view of Sanford Hall from across the street.

The main lobby of Sanford Hall

The main lobby of Sanford Hall

Sanford Hallway - French Doors

Sanford Hallway - French Doors

Sanford Hall's main TV and study lounge

Sanford Hall's main TV and study lounge

Students using the hall's cyber cafe

Students using the hall's cyber cafe

Classroom space in the hall for student's to study and hold meetings

Classroom space in the hall for student's to study and hold meetings

Sanford Kitchen

Sanford Kitchen

Sanford Hall Library Lounge

Sanford Hall Library Lounge

Building Interior Photo Sanford Computer Lounge

Building Interior Photo Sanford Computer Lounge

Sanford Library - Bench

Sanford Library - Bench

Sanford Library - Bench Wide

Sanford Library - Bench Wide

Building Interior Photo Sanford Dining Center

Building Interior Photo Sanford Dining Center

Sanford Hall's Dining facilities

Sanford Hall's Dining facilities

About

Built in 1910 and renovated in 1970, Sanford has its own dining hall and space for 530 first-year residents.

Residence Hall contracts run September-December and January-May. Room details below are subject to change. Residents should review their Housing contract terms for the most complete information.

Room Types

Single

One room is occupied by one resident. The average square footage is 133. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 12 rooms. There are approximately 80 singles in Sanford.

Double

One room is occupied by two residents. The average square footage is 187. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 12 rooms. There are approximately 167 doubles in Sanford.

Triple with a Bathroom

One room is occupied by three residents. The average square footage is 244. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. There are approximately 34 triples in Sanford.

Three-Person Suite

One room is occupied by three residents. The average square footage is 342. A bathroom is shared between three and six residents. There are fewer than 10 three-person suites in Sanford.

Cost

Gender Open Housing

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We are focused on creating an inclusive environment for all residents. With Gender Open Housing, students can live together regardless of sex, gender identity, and/or gender expression.

Sanford offers single and double rooms for this housing option.

Features & Amenities

24/7 Information Desk

Accessible

Bicycle racks

Building kitchen

Common area lounges

Convenience store

Dining hall in building

Fully furnished

Game room

Gigabit ethernet internet

Ice machine

Laundry included

Meditation room

Microwaves and sinks

Music practice rooms

Parking

Security

Study rooms

Tech lab

UMN-TV Coax

UMN-TV Online

Utilities included

Vending machines

Wi-Fi

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Furnishings

1 cable TV jack (TV and cord not provided)

1 gigabit Ethernet internet jack per resident (cord not provided)

Carpeted floors

Closet

Desk and chair

Drawer space

Extra long twin bed (36 inches x 80 inches)

Recycling 3-part containers

Window coverings

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Location

44.9805948, -93.2404341

View through a campus garden of students walking in the Dinkytown business area.

University Avenue

The most widespread neighborhood on the East Bank, surrounding a vibrant collection of retail, restaurants, music venues, and sporting events.

Mailing Address

Mailing Address

Resident mail is distributed through the Information Desk. Residents can also manage delivery notifications by logging into the package system.

Mailing Address Format

[Your Name]
1122 University Avenue Southeast, [your room number]
Minneapolis, MN, 55455

Getting Around

UMN Ground Transportation Bus

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Free UMN Buses & Shuttles

Metro Transit Buses & Light Rail

Gopher Way Tunnels & Skyways

Gopher Chauffeur

Campus Security Monitor Escort

13 min.

Walk to Dinkytown Greenway

9 min.

Walk to Northrop Auditorium

15 min.

Walk to Coffman Memorial Union

Contact

Phone

Email

[email protected]

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