<p>So what's the deal with these?</p>
<p>Have you visited ?</p>
<p>Basically it's just how the dorms and other buildings are grouped together, with North and South quad being the largest and more notable areas.</p>
<p>i meant quad dorm rooms...apparently there are three rooms, containing a common room in the middle for the four people living there. are these good living arrangements?</p>
<p>Oh, my mistake. Yea quads are really convenient if you find three other guys you're comfortable with. With the common room in the middle, it's much nicer to have guests over, you have a bit of extra room so things don't get as cluttered, and despite the fact that you'll have three roommates, having an extra room gives you a bit of privacy when you want it.</p>
<p>It depends on the dorm. Most dorms will have a common room and 2 bedrooms. However, there are some freshman quads in Sorin that are only one big room. I lived in a quint in Walsh last year (3 rooms plus a bathroom) and am in a quad this year. The quint was a bit much, but I'm looking forward to my quad.</p>