A revered campus landmark, Bryan Hall is the oldest building on campus. The extensive renovation, in the mid-1990’s, preserved the historical integrity of the exterior—and added a 22-seat classroom that is an integral part of our learning community.

The co-ed hall houses 128 first-year students. A professional staff member (“Residence Coordinator”) lives in the hall, overseeing residential programs and activities, and an Assistant Director keeps office hours in the building, coordinating academic opportunities and facilitating learning community events.

To further facilitate adjustment to university life, our learning community provides special opportunities to meet people of diverse interests, receive academic support, and become involved in campus activities. Bryan Hall offers a close-knit, supportive environment. Students will enjoy a small liberal arts college experience within a large state university.

Each semester, students enroll in one three-credit-hour “in-house” course, held inside the hall. These courses range across the disciplines, allowing students to expand their perspectives while fulfilling requirements for graduation (each course counts either as liberal studies or elective credit). Courses have included sections from departments including Religious Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Social Psychology, Oceanography, History, Literature, Biology, Mathematics, and First-Year Writing, often taught by award-winning faculty.

Bryan residents also attend a Monday evening speakers series course (“Fall Colloquium”) that features distinguished members of FSU faculty. Residents will learn about faculty research and creative projects, opportunities for service learning, and educational enhancements, such as honor societies and international programs.

Additionally, in the spring, students have the opportunity to interact with faculty in a small mentor group (through a one-credit-hour tutorial). In each group, as many as six residents meet informally with a member of FSU’s faculty to pursue topics that match the scholarly interests of the faculty member and the students’ thirst for knowledge.