Shea Hall was built in 1956 and is named after James M. Shea who was a Cortland native and graduated from the college in 1896. James M. Shea also taught at his alma mater for eight years before becoming a school administrator and city councilman in Syracuse, NY. Shea Hall is the sixth residence hall that has been renovated at SUNY Cortland in as many years. Shea Hall is a three story corridor style building with. This low rise residence hall is a mixed hall that houses both upper-class students and new students. Like all of our residence halls, Shea Hall is managed by a full time professional Residence Hall Director (RHD) who both lives and works in the hall.
Residence Hall Director (RHD)
Steven Canals
RHD Office Phone: (607) 753-4158
Student Staff Office Phone: (607) 753-2623
Shea Hall Highlights:
- The student staff of Shea Hall is made up of 7 Resident Assistants (RA) with one assigned per wing, 1 Administrative Assistant (AA), and 1 Academic Peer Mentor (APM)
- The recreation room is located on the ground level floor and is equipped with a billiard table, , and TV on the 1st floor.
- The study lounge is located on the 1st floor
- There are additional lounges located on the 2nd, and 3rd floors of the building where students can relax or study outside of their residence hall room.
- The student staff office and the RHD’s office are both located on the first floor of Randall Hall.
- The laundry facilities are located on the lower level and use your college ID as a form of payment.
- Shea Hall is conveniently located near dining facilities Neubig Hall, Corey Union, and academic buildings.