Named for Chautauqua County, Chautauqua Hall opened in 1962. It is a first-year co-ed, corridor style residence hall featuring four recreation rooms, a recently renovated lobby area with two laundry rooms and a sand volleyball court, Chautauqua Hall is located next to the University Bookstore, Convenience Store, Cranston Marché, and Starbucks.
Residence Director
Donna Good
RD Office: 716-673-3412
RA Office: 716-673-3411
Each resident is issued a key for their room and mailbox (if applicable) for their own personal use. Loss of either key should be reported as soon as possible by filling out the appropriate form.
After completing the form, follow the payment link on the confirmation page and make the payment. The fee is $30 per key.
Key Policy: Once you fill out the lost key form, you are agreeing to pay $30 for each lost key. We will not order you a new key until the $30 payment is received. If you haven’t made a payment within one week of submitting the lost key form, your request will be cancelled and a key will not be ordered for you.
Refund Policy: Once your key has been ordered from the lock shop, we are unable to process any refunds. Please note, each student is allowed only one key per room. All duplicates should be handed in to your Residence Director immediately.
Please review our lock-out policy if you have any questions.
Hall Council is the student government within each residence hall. Hall Council programming, activities and equipment is made possible through residence hall dues. The budget for each residence hall is determined by the residents who pay the annual hall dues of $20.00. The Hall Council then decides how to spend these funds. Input from all residents helps in this decision making process. Participation in Hall Council is very important. Activities planned by the Hall Council and paid for by the hall dues include hall dinners, theme parties, guest speakers, health awareness programs, study breaks, and skill-building workshops. This organization represents only one of the many ways to get involved in campus living.
Meet Your Chautauqua Hall Community!
Residence Director, Donna "DG" Good (she/her/hers)
Hometown: Bradford, PA
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? It's wonderful to see students connect and make friends and memories that will last a life time.
Resident Assistant, Madison Conklin (she/they)
Hometown: Orange County, NY
Major: Theatrical Production & Design
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? Being able to see the connections that I am able to help facilitate!
Resident Assistant, Coley Lavere (She/Her/Hers)
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Major: Music Education & Writing
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? Community means EVERYTHING to me. With a solid foundation of trust & respect, good vibes are ALWAYS flowing! I am so excited to build a community of caring & respectful residents who can still be silly & have fun!
Resident Assistant, Brian Lyght, Jr. (he/they)
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Music Education
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? The most fulfilling part about creating community is that you get to see so many people come together and work as a cohesive unit! Getting to see all of your residents get to know each other, becoming friends, and enjoying each other’s company, to me, is one of the best parts of the job!
Resident Assistant, Jennifer Petracchi (she/her/hers)
Hometown: Farmington, NY
Major: Music Education
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? Seeing people make friends and learn life skills from living in a shared space.
Resident Assistant, Ethan Smith (he/him/his)
Hometown: West Seneca, NY
Major: English Adolescence Education
Minor: Creative Writing
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? The most fulfilling part is seeing people who you’ve mentored or assisted grow into the best version of themselves.