Thorson
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALL
Thorson Hall houses 235 students and offers a spacious back yard with a patio and provides a striking view of the Northfield community. It has several features, most notably its spacious lounge that is a favorite study and conversation spot.
Rooms with dimensions 11’6” x 13’ include Room 101. Room 102 measures 11’6” x 14’. Rooms 103 and 104 are both 14’ x 14’. The rooms sized at 12’ x 16’ include 105 to 111, 114 to 116, 118 to 124, 126 to 128, 225, 301 to 303, and 305 to 306. Rooms 112, 113, and 117 are each 12’ x 15’. Rooms 125 and 328 are 15’4” x 14’6”.
Rooms 201 and 202 measure 11’ x 15’. Room 203 is 12’2” x 15’2”. Room 204 is 15’ x 16’, and Room 205 is 12’ x 14’. Rooms 206, 207, 209, and 210 are all 12’2” x 15’2”. Room 212 measures 10’8” x 15’2”. Room 213 has two areas: the main area is 10’ x 11.2’ and the bedroom is 9.9’ x 12.3’. Room 214 is 11’3” x 15’. Room 215 is 12’3” x 15’3’, and Room 216 is 12’2” x 15’3”.
Rooms 217, 220, and 221 are each 12’2” x 15’2’. Rooms 218 and 223 measure 12’3” x 15’2’. Room 222 is 14’4” x 15’2’, and Room 224 is 11’8” x 16’. Room 304 is 15’ x 15’. Rooms that are 12’4” x 15’8” include 307 to 327, 329, 331, 401 to 405, 420 to 428, 430 to 431, and 501 to 504.
Room 330 measures 15’5” x 11’11’. Room 406 is 7’8” x 12’. Room 407 is 11’9” x 12’4’. Room 408 is 12’ x 15’5’. Room 409 measures 11’9” x 16’4’. Room 410 is 11’6” x 12’. Room 411 is 9’9” x 15’2’. Room 412 is 11’9” x 13’. Room 413 is 8’9” x 12’5’.
Rooms 414 and 417 are each 10’8” x 16’8’. Room 415 is 14’2” x 14’8’. Room 416 is 7’6” x 15’4’. Room 418 is 14’2” x 15’. Room 419 measures 12’2” x 13’.
Room Snapshots
Thorson Reslife Team 2025-26 AY
Kaitlyn: Hello, Oles, and welcome to St. Olaf! I’m thrilled to welcome you to your next four years on The Hill. As an out-of-state student myself, I’ve found an incredible sense of community here at Olaf and am excited for you to make your own. I’m truly grateful for the connections I’ve made and for the exciting domestic and international experiences I have had. This past summer, I had the opportunity to work as a Residential Activities Director at Northwestern, and I’m beyond excited to bring that energy and creativity into planning meaningful events for you. I’m ecstatic to return as an SHC this year and to be part of your first-year journey. If you can’t find me in the hall, I’m most likely practicing my instrument, taking a swim, or out on a run. Get ready, this year is going to be amazing, and I can’t wait to see everything you’ll accomplish!
Christyl: Hello everyone! My name is Christyl Tango-an (she/her) and I’m a junior from the Philippines majoring in environmental studies and studio art 🙂 I’ll be the Identity Assistant (IA) for Thorson Hall this year and I’m excited to meet all of you! This will be my second year as an IA and one thing I’m excited about is the awesome events that we’ll help plan for the first year corridor. Another thing I love about living on the hill is the fact that it’s so easy to run into your friends in a random hallway because of how small our campus size is. I hope to see you around!
Adrian: My name is Adrian Nkhoma, and I’m looking forward to creating a space that truly feels like a home away from home for students this year. What excites me most about working in Residence Life is being able to support students through all the ups and downs of college while helping them feel connected and cared for. One of the things I love most about living on The Hill is how much support there is for literally everything. From the staff who helped me get from the airport to campus my very first time here, to tutors, faculty, and peers who are always willing to step in with academic or personal support—there’s always someone ready to help. That sense of community is what makes this place so special, and I can’t wait to contribute to it as an RA.
Anna: Hey, My name is Anna! I’m a sophomore here at St. Olaf and an RA for Thorson Hall. I’m most excited to find fun ways for the floor and hall to bond and get to know one another. My favorite part about living on The Hill is how connected you can get with the other people on your floor!
Puri: My name is Puri Goyo, and I’m excited to be part of residence life this year. I’m looking forward to connecting with students, helping create a welcoming community, and learning from the team while contributing to a positive living environment. One thing I love about living on The Hill is the sense of community, it’s a place where people genuinely support and encourage one another. I don’t know how things will turn out but I trust the process.
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