The Stay-Hall Revolution

"Stay-Hall" refers to a movement in the 1960s to alter the long-held university policy on permanent residency in the undergraduate halls. The movement was successful, ushering in a modern era of dorm life at Notre Dame. Before the 60s, residences were organized by class year, with dedicated halls for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This policy had existed since the first upper and underclass dormitories were constructed on campus in the mid-19th century. Students would stay in up to four halls, and as a result could potentially play for multiple interhall football teams.