In Nelson—Bethel's largest freshman hall—you'll find a welcoming and vibrant community. 

Nelson is a freshman hall offering traditional rooms for up to 204 students. Nelson is Bethel's most recently renovated residence hall after work that added air conditioning and modern amenities while improving accessibility. 

Hall highlights

• Traditional floors with students who live in two-person rooms and a shared bathroom
• Living and learning with other first-year students in a space designed to meet your needs
• A community that grows together in faith and forms friendships that last a lifetime
• Fun events like open mic nights, themed holiday parties, and opportunities to learn about the world and ourselves
• Opportunities for worship, Bible studies, prayer, and meaningful conversations 
• RAs who strive to be authentic leaders and Christ-followers, actively engaging with residents and the Bethel community
• A place where students can be their authentic selves, offering and receiving support as they navigate the joys and challenges of life together

Room specs

For each student in Nelson:

• Loftable bed, extra-long twin
• Dresser
• Desk and chair
• Closet or wardrobe
• Wireless internet
• Common living room with couch, chair, coffee table
• Bathroom

Check out the standard room floor plan (pdf).

Amenities

Nelson offers many great features:

• Ping-pong and pool table
• Smart TVs in lounges
• Full kitchen
• Laundry room
• Public computers and printer
• Multiple community spaces
• Pop machine
• Filtered water bottle filling station
• Nightly programming in community lounge

Resident director

Kendall Davis