Help Make McDaniel Home for Every Student.
Your gift can transform everyday living spaces into communities of connection and growth. Whether you fund a community kitchen, help renovate a student lounge, or support whole-building upgrades, your generosity directly enhances the quality of life for McDaniel students.
Student Housing Renovations
McDaniel is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to live, grow, and build lifelong friendships. Our residence halls serve as the foundation of campus life, shaping the student experience far beyond the classroom. As we look to the future, we are committed to creating living spaces that support well-being, inclusion, and meaningful connection for every student who calls the Hill home.
In addition to general improvements, our residence halls will be renovated to meet the needs of today’s students, with spaces and finishes that support holistic well-being, community-building and growth within the residential environment. The college seeks to modernize the residence halls by renovating the rooms, student lounges, common areas, and restroom facilities.
Why it Matters
These renovations are an investment in the student experience — one that will elevate campus life, strengthen community connections, and ensure that McDaniel continues to offer a safe, inclusive, and welcoming home for generations to come. By modernizing our residence halls, we create spaces where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Renovations needed for key residential buildings include:
Whole Building Restoration
Refreshing the entire building environment ensures that every student enjoys a welcoming, comfortable, and inspiring place to call home. Updated flooring, paint, lighting, and branding not only enhance the look and feel of each hall but also create a cohesive identity that reflects McDaniel’s commitment to student success and pride of place.
Private Restrooms
Upgrading to private or semi-private restrooms promotes personal comfort, safety, and accessibility for all students. These improvements are especially important as housing expectations evolve, ensuring that McDaniel’s residence halls remain competitive and supportive of students’ individual needs.
Residence Hall Community Kitchen
$100,000/Residence Hall
Community kitchens give students a space to connect, cook together, and build friendships across classes and majors. These shared areas encourage independence and life skills while fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion—key elements of a vibrant residential experience.
Student Lounges
Student lounges serve as the heart of residential life, where collaboration, relaxation, and community naturally occur. Modern furniture, refreshed finishes, and integrated technology transform these spaces into multifunctional hubs where students can study, socialize, and recharge in a comfortable, engaging environment.