Dearmont Hall was built between 1957 and 1958 to replace the aging Albert Hall that stood on the site. It was named after Washington Strother Dearmont, the seventh president of the university. For many years it was called the Dearmont Quadrangle. Originally an all-female residence hall, it now has both male and female housing by floors. Dearmont Hall has its own private enclosed courtyard, and at one time had its own dining hall. The Department of Public Safety once had part of its offices in building. The kitchen facilities are currently used by the Hospitality Management program as a training lab.