“All Are Most Welcome”
Welcome to Carroll Hall! This is the official website of Carroll Hall, at the University of Notre Dame. We are a community of 100 men, known as the “Vermin,” living on Notre Dame’s Far Quad. We pride ourselves on our hospitality, our brotherhood, and being the smallest, most tight-knit community on campus.
Each day, we strive to live out our Hall motto more fully: “All Are Most Welcome.”
This website has more information about our hall, traditions, and the men who call Carroll home. Read through and get to know more about the Vermin!
Our Story
Built in 1906 as the scholasticate (house of studies) for the the Brothers of Holy Cross, Carroll Hall was purchased by the University and converted to a men’s residence hall in 1967.
The hall is named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, cousin of Bishop John Carroll and the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence. When the Holy Cross Brothers lived in the building, St. Andre Bessette, C.S.C., the Congregation of Holy Cross’ first saint, called the Carroll his home. As far as we’re aware, Carroll Hall is the only place a saint has lived on campus!
Recently, Carroll has been named Men’s Hall of the Year in 2017, 2020, 2023, and 2024.
Our Home
Now 120 years old, Carroll Hall (originally called the Dujarie Institute) has been a home for many generations of Notre Dame students. We are the smallest dorm on campus, with a maximum of 104 residents, and are proud of our lakeside location, tight-knit culture, and long walks to class.
Take a few minutes to for a virtual walkthrough of the Lakeside Estate. If you’re curious about the building, you can find more information on our Building Information page!
