Dormitory typically refers in the United States to Residence Halls, which are sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for large numbers of people, often boarding school, college or university students. The U.K. equivalent for universities is Hall of residence, although "dormitory" is still used for schools. Higher education Most colleges and universities provide (usually for a fee) single or multiple occupancy rooms for their students. Thes… (More on Dormitory)