McElwain Hall
McElwain Hall, built in 1949, is a classic traditional hall located in the core of campus, close to almost everything. It features an abundance of study and social space, a rec room, and a kitchen.
Take a Virtual Room Tour
Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of the residence hall room designed for residents. Explore the space, plan your college life, and find answers to your housing questions. We look forward to welcoming you to campus and starting your college journey!
Housing Area
Building Type
TraditionalRoom Types
Single, Double, Triple, SupplementalLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass StudentsPopulation
Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
Room Decoration Guidelines
Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: wall-safe tape, poster putty, painter's tape. NO stick-on, removable wall paper. NO furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture.
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Room Diagrams
Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | 15' 10" | 12' 3" | 8' |
| Bed | 78" | 36" | 2' 1" |
| Desk | 2' 6" | 3' 6" | 4' 11" |
| Chest of Drawers | 2' 2" | 4" 11" | 7' 4" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Closet | 2' | 4' 2" | 7' 4" |
| Door | - | 3' 1" | 6' 11" |
| Window | - | 4' 2" | 4' 8" |
| Chairs | 1' 7' | 1' 6" | 2' 6" |
Recommended rug size: double room 9' x 12'; single room 6' x 9'
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance.
Building Floor Plans
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Housing Room Rates
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McElwain Hall | Double | 2 | $4,039 | $4,039 |
| McElwain Hall | Quad | 4 | $3,638 | $3,638 |
| McElwain Hall | Single | 1 | $5,246 | $5,246 |
| McElwain Hall | Supplemental | 6-8 | $3,231 | $3,231 |
| McElwain Hall | Triple | 3 | $3,638 | $3,638 |
| McElwain Hall | Triple with bath | 3 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McElwain Hall | Double | 2 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
| McElwain Hall | Quad | 4 | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| McElwain Hall | Single | 1 | $5,093 | $5,093 |
| McElwain Hall | Supplemental | 4-8 | $3,137 | $3,137 |
| McElwain Hall | Triple | 3 | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| McElwain Hall | Triple with bath | 3 | $3,921 | $3,921 |
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