College of Arts & Sciences

Residence Life

Kendall Engelke Davis

Kendall Engelke Davis
Resident Director

Email: kendall-engelke@bethel.edu
B.A. in Elementary Education, Pre-Primary Specialty
and Early Childhood Licensure, with a Leadership Studies MinorĀ 

M.A. in Education
Bethel University

Nelson Hall

Nelson Hall is a community that strives to develop meaningful relationships as a way to worship and glorify God by encouragement, intentionality, and experiencing life together. As a hall of 227 freshmen students, we desire for students to build lasting friendships and develop their own understanding of what their faith means.

Highlights of Nelson activities include: student-led worship (Nespers), a wide variety of individual floor events, brother-sister floors, late-night ultimate Frisbee, Nelson Mini Golf Masters, holiday parties, Flapjack Fridays, and other cool activities. There is always something fun going on in Nelson.

The largest freshman hall, Nelson is one big happy family!

- Kendall Davis, RD

Nelson RA Staff 2012-2013

Resident Assistants

Marshall Lee, 102
Ashley Jacobson, 103
Aaron Johnson, 110
Elyssa Sheard, 111
Jared Johnson, 214
Bridgit Kirsh, 215
Trevor Tinsley, 314
Kaisha Gomez, 315
Kaitlyn Anderson, ARD 327

Facilities at Nelson

  • Ping-pong table
  • Pool table
  • Full kitchen
  • Three individual lounges
  • Laundry room
  • Computer room
  • Wireless
  • Pop machine
  • Comfy couches and chairs in the lounges
  • Open lounges between floors
  • The place for skateboard sessions on campus
Features of Rooms

Nelson has several floor layouts, including second- and third-floor standard rooms, first-floor suites, and the stairwell suites. All rooms are equipped with single beds, basic furnishings, and internet connection (wireless is also available). There are also three-person rooms available that a discounted price.


Second- and Third-Floor Standard Rooms

The following are available for each student:

  • Loftable bed, extra long twin
  • Dresser
  • Desk and chair
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Ethernet computer port (wireless also available)


First Floor Suites

Suites include 2 spacious bedrooms, private bathroom, and common living room

  • 2-room bathroom (toilet and shower rooms are separate)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 6 loftable beds
  • 6 desks and desk chairs
  • 6 dressers
  • Closet space for 6
  • Couch and chair
  • Coffee table
  • Side table
  • Ethernet computer port (wireless also available)


Stairwell Suites

Suite include 2 spacious bedrooms, a private bathroom, and a common living room.

  • 3-room bathroom (sink, toilet, and shower rooms are all separate)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 cubbie beds mounted to walls
  • 2 beds with loft able bed frame
  • 6 desks and desk chairs
  • 6 dressers
  • Closet space for 6
  • Couch and chair
  • Coffee table
  • Side table
  • Ethernet computer port(wireless also available)

Students are encourage to bring their own bedding, decorations, and accessories to make their room a home!