I miss my centrally located four-person suite with a private bathroom and natural light every day.

Location: Broadway and 114th 

  • Close proximity to Butler Library and Lerner Hall 
  • Closest dining hall: Ferris (literally two steps away) 
  • Nearby Dorms: Furnald, John Jay, Wallach, Hartley, Frat Row, Broadway 
  • Nearby Stores and Restaurants: Morton Williams, Starbucks, Pret-A-Manger, Shake Shack, Sweetgreen, Hooda Halal 
  • Cost: The projected 2025-2026 first year rate is $11,900

Amenities: 

  • AC/Heating: Yes! But I should warn you it tends to have a mind of its own…
  • Kitchen: Located in the basement.
  • Lounge: One per floor with a TV, couches, and tables. Also a newly renovated basement lounge with lots of couches, tables, and whiteboards!
  • Computers/Printing: Two printers and computer lab on the first floor.
  • Laundry: Located in the basement!
  • Gym: Four treadmills and two elliptical machines in the basement. 
  • Elevators: Two main elevators and service elevator on the opposite side of the building.
  • Views: Depending on the side, you’ll either have a view of Frat Row or campus.

Room Variety: 

  • Corridor-style suites, with 287 doubles, around 210 square feet.
  • 13 singles for (mainly) RAs, 105 square feet.
  • Living Arrangements:
    • Mostly quads with two doubles and one bathroom 
    • If you live on floors 3-5, there are a couple of singles in the 6-person suites 
    • If you live on floors 6-13, there are 10-person suites 

Bwog Recommendations:

  • Aptly named “the social dorm,” Carman is a great place to meet new people (especially during NSOP)! I went with a random roommate/suitemates and ended up remaining super close with all of them.
  • Yes, it’s true that residents clean their own bathrooms, but when you consider that you’re only sharing it with three other (hopefully clean) people, it’s really not so bad. Make a cleaning schedule, and be grateful that you aren’t yet subjected to the communal bathrooms. 

Resident Opinions: 

  • “The lounge space is very nice, and you can see the skyline of New York!”
  • “Location is super convenient which is nice for late-night Butler study sessions.”
  • “We’re the best freshman dorm.”
  • “My floor was pretty quiet compared to other floors which I did not expect. It was nice.”
  • “If you live below floor 6, take the stairs during peak hours.”
Carman double!