Created as part of the Cheney-Brockway-DeGroat project, construction of DeGroat Hall was finished in 1950. Originally called South Hall, DeGroat was later named after Harry DeWitt DeGroat, the third principal of the Cortland Normal School.
DeGroat hall is primarily made up of double rooms off of a T-shaped corridor and has residents residing on all floors, including the ground floor. The ground floor also has the recreation lounge, laundry facilities, and a secondary entrance.
DeGroat Hall underwent a major renovation during the spring 2016 semester to include updating of plumbing, heating and lighting; the addition of an elevator and lighting; the addition of an elevator, and kitchens added on all floors. The third floor is comprised mostly of single rooms.
Please be aware that these dimensions are approximate and may vary from room to room
Corridor Double Room
11.4' x 16.8' floor
3.2' x 4.8' window
2.3' x 6.6' x 2.2' closet
Design Triple
15.6' x 16.8' floor
3.2' x 4.8' window
2.3' x 6.6' x 2.2' closet
3rd floor Design Triple
23.5' length
9.75' width to wall
14.2' width to window
4.1' x 2.9' window
2.3' x 6.6' x 2.2' closet
DeGroat Hall is managed by a full-time professional residence hall director (RHD) who both lives and works in the hall.
RHD Office Phone: 607-753-4151
Student Staff Office Phone: 607-753-2618
Each floor has one or two resident assistants, totaling six RAs in DeGroat Hall.