Construction and Renovation

Norse Commons was constructed in 1992 as part of a project that also included Woodcrest Apartments and Norse Hall. This one level building houses the Village Cafe dining facility which features an all-you-can-eat menu. It also includes a laundry facility, meeting rooms, classrooms, mail facilities, and University Housing offices. The Village cafe and adjacent areas of the building were fully renovated in 2014 at a cost of $3.5 million.

Norse Commons is part of the Leon E. Boothe Residential Village which was dedicated in honor of Dr. Leon E. Booth. From 1983 to 1996, Dr. Boothe served as the university's third president.

Building Number: 0377

Building Code: NC

Gross Square Feet: 25,315

Original Cost: $2,000,660

Estimated Replacement Cost: $9,542,000

Construction Year: 1992

Ground Breaking Date: August 20, 1991

Dedication Date: October 13, 1992

Occupancy Date: August 15, 1992

Norse Commons contains the following offices, classrooms, and services:

• The Village Cafe: The primary residential dining facility for residential students. Please visit the dining website for more information, including hours and services.
• University Housing: Located in suite 101, the offices for University Housing are located in Norse Commons. Come here to speak with a Housing staff member.
• Classrooms: There are three classrooms in Norse Commons that can be reserved for meetings, classes, or other events. The include NC 116 (Capacity: 16), NC 118 (Capacity: 36), and NC 140 (Capacity: 60). Rooms can be reserved through EMS.
• Residential Mail Services: Most mail for residential students comes through Norse Commons. Mailboxes for residents of Norse Hall are next to the mail room. All packages for the Boothe Village are routed to Norse Commons and distributed during open mail room hours.
• Residential Desk: Have you locked yourself out? Do you need to borrow a vacuum? Do you have a question after-hours? Stop by the desk in Norse Commons to get your questions answered.