The hall was built in 1964 and houses 416 students. Cowden houses participants in the New Century Honors program, the Three Year Baccalaureate Degree program, the Education House and the Freshman Connections Program. All rooms in Cowden are wired for ethernet capabilities. Hall staff and residents are very active in planning and implementing educational and social programs.
Programs target areas of personal growth, academic success and community development.
The Hall Council provides residents an opportunity to develop and increase leadership skills while providing service to the University and Flagstaff communities.