Sr. Thea Bowman Hall

At the corner of Cardinal and City Avenue, Sister Thea Bowman Hall, a new first-year residence, will welcome more than 500 students in the fall of 2025. The exteriors will reflect the familiar stone masonry of our buildings here on campus, in keeping with the architecture in this area of campus. Sister Thea Bowman Hall is named in honor of the late educator, evangelist and social justice advocate who is a candidate for sainthood.

Quick Facts

Address: 5800 City Avenue Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Capacity: 578 residents

Typical Room Dimensions: 17' length x 10' 3" width

Configuration: Six-story (five residential floors) with a hall-style set-up.

Furniture: Each room has a twin XL bed, desk and chair and wardrobe with a built-in dresser per resident.

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• Shared double rooms
• Students on each floor share access to 2 women’s restrooms, 2 men’s restrooms, and 1 all gender restroom
• 128 students and 3 RAs per floor.
• Air conditioning in all student rooms
• Each floor has 5 lounges and 3 study rooms.
• Basic streaming television service included (Comcast)
• Building-wide wireless network access
• 24-hour security desk
• University meal plan required
• Laundry facilities
• Vending machines
• Home to the Health Professions Residential Learning Community and McConnell Scholars Program community
   

Sr. Thea Bowman Hall will offer residents a greener, healthier and more sustainable living experience through the following eco-friendly innovations.

• Geothermal Energy: Utilizing the Earth's natural heat, geothermal wells provide efficient and sustainable heating and cooling.
• Solar Power: A cutting-edge solar system will also help power the building, reducing the University’s carbon footprint and saving energy costs.
• Bioretention Basin and Underground Stormwater Retention Systems: These innovative systems will help manage stormwater runoff, improve water quality and create beautiful green spaces.
• Material Reuse: Trees removed during construction were repurposed into furniture through Saint Joseph’s partnership with a local nonprofit.
• LEED Certification: The University’s commitment to sustainability is further solidified by pursuing LEED certification, a globally recognized standard for green buildings.
• Our Commitment to Health and Wellness
  Sister Thea Bowman Hall will support student health and well-being by providing clean indoor air, ample natural light, and optimal temperature and humidity levels, all of which reduce stress, allergies and respiratory issues. Sustainable materials will also be used in the building to lower exposure to harmful chemicals. To offset the impact of construction, 434 new trees will be planted across campus: 65 in fall 2024 and 369 in fall 2025. Lush green spaces will enhance the beauty of Saint Joseph’s Hawk Hill campus, provide shade and improve air quality for students, faculty and staff alike.