Alverno College recommends that all Weekday College students entering the college within one year of high school graduation, 17-20 years old, to live on campus for the first two semesters. Alverno offers suites (single with a bathroom), large singles, small singles and doubles in both Austin Hall and Clare Hall. Austin Hall is the heart of the residence life program and offers lots of activities and community, whereas Clare Hall is a quieter environment designed for upper class students wishing to focus more on their studies.