The Academic and Residential Complex
Offering private room or shared (2-person) bedrooms in traditional and semi-suite style accommodations, this residence hall is connected to advanced integrated multimedia lectern classrooms. Within the residential component, approximately 16,000 square feet features a fitness center, multiple social and/or gaming lounges, study lounges on each floor, laundry facilities, offices, and a tenth-floor sky lounge. The Academic & Residential Complex is LEED Gold certified by the US Green Building Council. Traditional units share community bathrooms and semi-suite style units provide an in-unit bathroom. Conveniently located near Student Center East, Taylor Street restaurants, and all east campus resources.
Available to first-year students and above.
Meal plans are required.
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Features & Amenities
- Traditional Private and Traditional Shared (2-person) units have shared bathrooms on the same floor, sharing with up to 18 other residents on that floor
- Semi-suite units have private bathrooms in their unit, shared only with other residents of that unit
- 6’ closet with a shelf and hanging rod
- Extra-long twin bed
- Dresser with 4 drawers
- Desk and chair
- Garbage and recycling chutes – no trash rooms
- Social and programing space for the floor
- Third-floor academic space has large glass half-wall allowing natural light from outside and views to the first floor
- Tenth-floor sky lounge
- High-speed wireless internet
For information on what to bring with you when you move in, please read Move-In Days.
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