When the first Pacific students moved into Women's Hall (later known as South Hall) in September 1924, the doors and windows were still being installed. West Hall was built in 1946, and was joined to what was now known as South Hall in 1956 by additions at their north and south ends. Within a few decades, the buildings became Southwest Hall. 

While we watch with excitement as Southwest Hall is rebuilt to create a state-of-the-art residential living and learning community, the Alumni Association is looking back to its century of student life and forward to the memories that new generations of Pacific students will make in the renewed residence hall. 

Did you live in South, West or Southwest Hall?

Dorm living marks an unforgettable life transition—and we want to hear about it. From roommates and new friends to the fun of living away from home, alumni are invited to share the most memorable stories from your time in Southwest Hall for possible inclusion on this website and future publications. 

Submit your photos and memories

S is for the spirit that sone through South Hall 
O is for the open house that welcomed us all 
U stands for unity that gave this dorm spark 
T is the trophy which was a set mark 
H stands for having a Halloween dance, 
    dancing in darkness the theme of romance.  

H is for housemother never ceasing to care 
A is the activities in which they did share 
L stands for lateness in burning night oil 
L is for learning by work and by toil 

West hall had the spirit and a great deal of fun 
Eager for homecoming working as one 
Scarce was that over but a dance they gave 
Then they served tea for the mothers and knaves 

Happily laboring for band frolic neared 
And although they lost for the others they cheered 
Lingering friendships to all they did give 
Long they’ll remember when they here did live.  


— Najarando, 1956

I lived on every floor of Southwest during my undergrad years at Pacific. Being an RA on the 3rd floor is one of my favorite memories from Pacific. It got me out of my shell, allowed me to delve into leadership and helped me to meet more people.

— Saumirah McWoodson '09, '13, '23

Become part of Pacific history by naming a space in this transformational building

When you make a gift to Pacific to name a space in one of our buildings, you become a part of campus history. 

Currently, more than 2,000 students make the Stockton Campus their home. The new Southwest Hall will dramatically improve residence life offerings, adding suite-style accommodations with 391 beds.

Contact Senior Associate Vice President for Development Molly Byrne at 209.946.2780 or mbyrne1@pacific.edu to discuss the Southwest Hall name opportunity of your choice.

Learn more about the new Southwest Hall