South Dakota School of Mines And Technology

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides housing for all students who have graduated from high school in the past two years in residence halls and have apartment rentals for all other students. Residence Life seeks to provide a safe environment that encourages learning and personal growth in an inclusive community that empowers and challenges residents. The residence hall includes Palmerton Hall, PC Commons, Connolly Hall, Peterson Hall, and Rocker Square Suite-Style Apartments. PC Commons provides recreational and office space for Connolly and Palmerton Halls. PC Commons also features a small kitchen area with vending. While both residence halls share this main entrance, they maintain separate student staffs and building identities. Connolly Hall is the oldest residence hall on campus at the School of Mines. Connolly features wings with common bathrooms, large community lounges with kitchens, and community laundry. Palmerton Hall is the tallest building on campus with five floors. All of the floors have common area bathrooms and common lobbies in the middle of the floor. Kitchen areas are also provided on each floor. Community laundry is also provided. Palmerton is home to sophomore and freshmen residents. All rooms are double occupancy. Peterson Hall is connected to the Surbeck Student Union. Students who live in Peterson appreciate the fact that they do not have to go outside in harsh weather to go to the dining hall or Miner's Shack. Peterson has a variety of different room styles doubles, triples, quads, and study quads. The Rocker Square complex near campus is available for sophomore (2nd-year) residents. These suite-style apartments include private bathrooms, a semi-furnished living room, full kitchen, and furnished bedrooms.