Stewart Hall is home to Brainerd first year students.  The building contains approximately 140 first-years who live on Stewart's five same-sex floors.  The hall's central location is in close proximity to Proctor (which houses the Bookstore and a dining hall), as well as McCullough (student mailroom, Student Employment, and The Grille).It is also just a short walk from the Center for the Arts and the Athletic Facilities.  Laundry facilities are on the first floor.  Check out Stewart's Floor plans.

Hepburn Hall is home to most Brainerd sophomores. Sitting just north of Stewart Hall, Hepburn provides 163 students with the same advantages of a central location.  Hepburn has five floors with a mix of single and double rooms. There is a large lounge on the 1st floor which provides space for hall gatherings, student organization meetings.  The lounge also allows performers access to the backstage of the ZOO, a student performance space which is located directly above the lounge. Office space for The Campus, the weekly student newspaper, is located in the lower level.  Check out Hepburn's Floor plans.