First-Year and Sophomore Housing Options
The Commons
The Commons is a co-ed building by floor, and each hallway is home to approximately 50 residents. Bathrooms are located in the hallway, and each room has 4 loft beds, 4 desks, 4 free-standing closets and 4 separate phone and computer lines. The building also has one kitchen and one laundry area in each of the 3 lobbies.
Explore The Commons
Take a video tour of The Commons with first-year student Drake. Check out the lounge areas, amenities, game room and bedrooms, which will feature doubles for the 2023-24 academic year.
An example of a bedroom inside The Commons residence hall on the Mount Carmel Campus.
Another example of a double bedroom in The Commons residence hall on the Mount Carmel Campus.
Outside view of The Commons on the Mount Carmel Campus.
Study area in The Commons residence hall on the Mount Carmel Campus.
One of the laundry rooms in The Commons residence hall on the Mount Carmel Campus.
Room and Hall Features
Hall Features:
- 82 double rooms
- 5 paraprofessional staff members
- 6 lounges
- Community bathroom in each wing
- Laundry facilities
- Co-ed by wing within the building
Room Features:
- Bedroom dimensions: 17’10" x 18’2"
- Bedroom windows: 5’2” x 4’2”
- Carpeted floors
Bed:
- Mattress: 36” x 80” x 6” (twin extra long sheets)
Desk:
- Dimensions: 57”L x 25”W x 30”H
- 3 drawers
- 1 desk chair
Wardrobe:
- Dimensions: 36”L x 24”W x 72”H
Telecommunications:
- Wireless connectivity (WiFi)