Residence Life

The Office of Housing and Student Life provides a residence hall experience that complements and broadens the educational mission of the university. Life in the residence halls provides support for the classroom experience, allows students opportunities to socialize and study with their peers, and provides an array of programs and activities that enhance the university experience. Each residence hall is staffed by live-in professional staff or student paraprofessional hall directors and student resident assistants who provide administrative, advising and programming services. Residential students are encouraged to assume an active role in their residence hall and campus life. Regular floor and hall meetings provide opportunities for two-way communication between staff and residents. The residence hall environment also keeps residents informed of institutional policies and procedures and provides information and activities that maintain a positive, educational and safe living experience. There are currently a total of seven residence halls, three apartment complexes and several student houses and cabins on campus. All residential facilities are non-smoking. Each residence hall and apartment complex offers its own laundry facilities and kitchens, and all are in close proximity to academic buildings and dining facilities. Both first year and returning students may reside in any residential facility, and all residence halls are co-ed. Apartments and houses require a separate application process for current students. New students may be assigned based on availability of space in apartments or as a roommate requested by a current student. 

Apartments and Houses: Campus Apartments and houses are adjacent to campus and offer alternative housing options for students. The number of units available varies by semester and year.

Beta Hall: Beta Hall provides air-conditioned suites with semi-private baths. There is a lounge on each floor for social and study space. This building offers designated single rooms at a premium rate.

Bonar Hall: Bonar Hall is named for John S. Bonar, president from 1926-1933. The residence hall offers honors housing with carpeted rooms, air-conditioning, and semi-private baths.

Boyd Hall: Boyd Hall is named for Mrs. Robert Lee Boyd of Wheeling, in recognition of her services as a member of the State Board of Education. The hall has community bathrooms and a lounge on each floor. Boyd Hall offers private rooms at a regular room rate for students. This building offers designated single rooms at a discounted rate.

Curtis Hall: Curtis Hall is named in honor of General William B. Curtis and his family. The residence hall offers community bathrooms, a lounge on each floor and air-conditioning. This building offers designated single rooms at a premium rate.

Hughes Hall: Hughes Hall is named for Raymond G. Hughes, a member of the English faculty from 1931 until 1970. The residence hall offers air-conditioned suites, carpet flooring and air conditioning, with semi-private baths, and a lounge on each floor.

Krise Hall: Krise Hall is named for Nelle M. Krise, a member of the faculty from 1926 to 1966. The residence hall offers air-conditioned suites with semi-private baths and a lounge on each floor.

Rogers Hall: Rogers Hall is named for Mrs. George Rogers, Dean of Women from 1937 to 1952. The residence hall offers community bathrooms and lounges on each floor. This building offers designated single rooms at a discounted rate. Rogers Hall also holds the "Marketplace", the on-campus dining facility and the Office of Housing and Residence Life.