Some great ideas previously discussed here:

http://www.archinect.com/forum/threads.php?id=79749_0_42_0_C

TWBTA did a gorgeous dorm for UVA back in the 90s.

There are also some nice residence halls at Bryn Mawr.

I am so jealous!

I done a cracking little scheme west of edinburgh for 25 dorms on the first and second floor over a rectilinear koi pond.

øresundskollegiet - copenhagen

very brutal... but great spaces... all southern facing windows, flooded with light. common kitchens. lived there for nine months and absolutely loved it.

http://www.life.ku.dk/English/education/accommodation/Housing_Options/Halls_of_Residence/Oeresundskollegiet.aspx

http://www.oek.dk/fundanemt/files/Grafik/04-1.jpg

http://www.oek.dk/fundanemt/files/Grafik/01-2-7.jpg

http://ashleyrodriguezreed.blogspot.com/2007/07/blog-post.html

And theres also Tietgenkollegiet...

full circle, central courtyard, 360 rooms... pretty f*ing sweet

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/3476006.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2648/3799503582_1ba5782f4c.jpg

http://uk.cbs.dk/cbs_international/accommodation/exchange_students/menu/student_residences/student_residences_group/tietgenkollegiet

wow thanks to all - somehow these all went to my junkmail, and I just saw this - Can't wait to check them out. Thanks again!

Bajer Hall at MIT.

Baker Hall at MIT