Halls of residence
A
hall of residence (plural
halls of residence,
British English) or
residence hall (
North American English) is a type of residential accommodation for large numbers of
students. Such halls can be self-catering, or have canteen/dining facilities. In some cases students have to share rooms. Some halls are single-sex, or have single sex floors or wings. Halls of residence are normally owned and run by the
university or
college which they serve.