Ryan Hall was built in 1945 and named for Rev. James Hugh Ryan, the Rector who first admitted women to the University.  Fittingly, Ryan Hall was the home of the first female residential students at the University. Rev. Ryan began at the University as a philosophy professor in 1922, then Rector (1928-1935), and later Bishop (1935-1945) and Archbishop (1945-1947) of Omaha. The interior finishes in Ryan Hall were most recently updated in 2010.  Ryan Hall is home to approximately 176 freshman students. 

  • Hall Information

    Style: Traditional (shared hallway bathroom)

    Campus locations in close proximity: St. Vincent de Paul Chapel , Pryzbyla University Center

    Features: Air conditioned; Community lounge; Kitchen facility (2nd floor); Laundry facility (ground floor); Wireless internet access; and Religious -in-Residence. 

  • Room Information

    Room Types: Single (11' x 8¼'), Double (16½' x 11½')

    Furnishings include a twin x-long bed frame, twin x-long mattress, dresser, desk, desk chair, and wardrobe/closet per student.  One minifridge with microwave unit per room. 

  • Making Ryan Your "Home Away From Home"

    Students are encouraged to decorate their room to reflect individual style and personality!  Housing Services has partnered with a few vendors to help make the decorating, planning, and packing process fun and easy!  Students are also encouraged to use the printable packing list to make sure they bring everything they might need (and leave prohibited items at home). 

    Linen Program: Select your style and have a linen package shipped directly to campus!  With over 40 Value Pak combinations, students can create their room style to include bedding towels, storage bins, accent pillows, and more!

  • Residence Hall Staff Information

    Each residence hall is part of a larger community neighborhood on-campus.  The residence hall staff oversees the daily operations of the hall and provides engagement opportunities for students throughout the academic year!  

    Neighborhood: North Neighborhood 2

    Residence Hall Office (RHO) Location: Regan Hall

    Office Phone Number: 202-319-5740

Individual Tours

Students and their families wishing to see a typical residence hall room are encouraged to participate in an Admission Tour, view the panoramic tours of rooms in the Campus Map, and visit the Housing Services website for more information regarding the various housing options at Catholic University.