Bell Tower

Bell Tower Residence Hall

Beginning its first year of service fall 2005, Bell Tower is home for approximately 140 first-year students on Duke's East Campus. he residence hall is named for the bell tower, at the northwest corner of the building, which houses the 6,500-pound Trinity College bell, also known "Marse Jack" after Duke President John "Jack" Kilgo. Like all other halls on campus, Bell Tower is co-ed, with male and female students living on the same floor. The Residence Life staff of Bell Tower includes one Graduate Resident and six Resident Assistants under the supervision of Residence Coordinator Chris Ellis.

The Faculty-in-Residence Program is one of the ways in which Duke University seeks to facilitate, strengthen, and expand interaction between faculty members and undergraduates beyond the classroom. The Bell Tower Faculty-in-Residence is John Brown, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Music and Director of the Duke Jazz Program.

Bell Tower At A Glimpse

Most rooms in Bell Tower are approximately the same size and shape.  The floors are carpeted and the windows are outfitted with blinds.  Rather than building closets into the rooms, mobile wardrobes were placed in the rooms instead to allow residents to be more creative in their room configuration.  

Bell Tower boasts 2 quiet study rooms on each floor as well as a "living room" commons room in the middle of floors 3 & 4.  The second floor houses a computer lab and a small library in addition to the study rooms.  The first floor of Bell Tower is home to several large classrooms, tutoring rooms, a plasma screen media room, and a music practice room.  Additionally, the first floor houses the Leadership Office, the Oasis, and a Duke University Police Department substation.

 
Other Helpful Tips

- Basics and More:  alarm clock, shower caddy or organizer, shower shoes, towels, bedding, flashlight, surge protector, Ethernet cord, clothes hangers….the basic items that you will need day-to-day
- You may want to bring: small refrigerator, microwave, television, DVD Player, game system, a live plant, bean bag chair, extra pillows, etc. 
- If you have a roommate talk about what you each plan on brining.  For example, you really do not need two refrigerators or two televisions.  Having these discussions will help you to save space in your room by not bringing two of everything. 
- Some past Bell Tower residents have found it helpful to bring storage containers, stackable shelves, baskets, etc, to better organize, clothes, food, supplies, etc.  You may find it helpful to wait until you arrive and get unpacked before you purchase additional items for your room.  There are several national chain stores nearby campus where you can purchase everything you may need. 
- Remember that non university lofting systems are prohibited in Bell Tower, as your provided bed is already set up to loft, if you choose to do so. 
 

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Residence Coordinator Chris Ellis at christopher.ellis@duke.edu.

Bell Tower double room.  Most rooms in Bell Tower are approximately the same size and shape.  Not pictured here ar the wardrobes at the entrance of the room.

Each resident of Bell Tower has one wardrobe like this.  The wardrobes are about 5 feet wide and have both hanging storage and shelves. 

Computer lab in Bell Tower 

 

Bell Tower has two study rooms like this on each floor.