Standard Amenities
More than a place to live
Every room in our residence halls offers these amenities:
- Room furniture that includes a long twin bed, dresser, desk and desk chair for each student.
- In-room high-speed Internet access (for each student).
- Wireless Internet access in residence hall lounges and common areas.
- TV areas and lounge/recreation areas.
- In-building laundry facilities with no charge for residents of the building.
- Vending machines (Ram Bucks accepted).
- Expanded basic cable TV service. (Lounge locations only at Plaza Verde)
- Micro-fridge units (a combination microwave, refrigerator and freezer), except in Vanderventer Apartments, which feature full kitchens with standard appliances.
- All utilities included in housing costs (no caps or hidden fees).
- Buildings and rooms are all air-conditioned.
- All rooms and facilities are smoke-free.
- Card/PIN building access (except in Vanderventer Apartments).
- Security cameras in common areas (except in Vanderventer Apartments).
- The residence halls, except Vanderventer Apartments, have rooms that open to indoor hallways for added security and protection during inclement weather.
- Each facility has 24-hour staffing and on-site, on-call coverage.
ADA-compliant rooms are available for students with disabilities. Please contact Housing and Residential Programs for more information or to discuss your specific needs.
For a quick overview of our facilities, check out the “At a Glance” chart below. Some residence halls offer additional amenities. Please refer to the individual building descriptions for more specific information.
| Carr | Centennial Village | Robert Massie | Mary Massie | Texan | Plaza Verde | Vanderventer | |
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Co-ed/Unit |
co-ed/unit | co-ed/unit | co-ed/unit | co-ed/unit | Co-ed/Unit | co-ed/apt. |
| Bathroom Style | suite | semi-private | semi-private | semi-private | semi-private | semi-private | suite |
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| Capacity | 98 | 526 | 178 | 178 | 508 | 416 | 150 |
| Number of Floors | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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Returning Students |
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Returning Students |
| Expanded Basic Cable TV Service | In room & lounges | In room & lounges | In room & lounges | In room & lounges |
In room & lounges |
In lounges only. | In rooms/living room. |
| Meal Plan | if < 60 hrs. | if < 60 hrs. | if < 60 hrs. | if < 60 hrs. | if < 60 hrs. | if < 60 hrs. | optional |
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| Average Room Size** | 12' x 16' | 8' x 10' | 12' x 17' | 12' x 17' | 10' x 12' | 17' x 20' | 11' x 15' |
*Private rooms other than those indicated are awarded based on space availability.
**Room dimensions are approximate/average.