Overview of BHSU Residence Halls

It's that time of year again, as housing contracts are being sent out today and into early next week to Fall 2011 admitted students! You have all been waiting... and now the time is finally here! If you are currently an admitted student, you will be receiving your housing contract sometime next week. If you do become an admitted student in the future, you will receive your housing contract at that time.

A popular question that the Office of Admissions often gets asked is, "What residence hall is the best?" or "What residence hall should I live in?" These are both very hard questions to answer, as all of the five residence halls have a little different "flair" to them, and different people like different things. Therefore, I am going to try all give you all an overview of each of the five residence halls in this blog. After you read it, I hope you will have a better understanding of which residence hall is best for you!

1) Heidepriem Hall: Heidepriem Hall, or "Heide" as it is commonly known, is the largest residence hall on the BHSU campus with availability for 154 residents. Heide holds many amenities such as the cooking area on the second floor, and the TV lounge and ping-pong table on the first floor. Both places are perfect for spending time with friends. Heide is comprised of 2 male wings and 4 female wings, all of which conveniently house their own washer and dryers. Living in Heide will also give you easy access to the Disc Golf course, the large campus green, and beautiful scenery. Whatever your interests are, there is a place for you in Heide.
The furniture measurements for each room in Heide Hall are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Closet w/ Overhead Storage- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"

2) Thomas Hall, or "T-Hall" as it is commonly known as, is one of the larger residence halls on campus with capacity for 152 residents. Thomas Hall is a great hall that can make any student feel comfortable because of the large recreation lounge, study lounge, and TV/movie lounge. Like in Heide Hall, a Thomas Hall residence room comes equipped with two 3 drawer dressers, two closets with overhead storage, a sink, two extra long twin beds, a long shared desk, and two wooden desk chairs.
The furniture measurements for each room in T-Hall are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Closet w/ Overhead Storage- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"

3) According to its residents, Pangburn Hall is one of BHSU's best kept secrets. This hall is comprised of only 78 residents and provides a great mix of both first year and upper-class students. The centralized location of Pangburn Hall can’t be beat as it is located directly across the street from the library, the Student Union, and classroom buildings. Pangburn Hall is dedicated to a great residential experience academically, socially, and personally. Pangburn's newly renovated study lounge is the perfect quiet space for studying. Pangburn also has a large main lobby with a big screen TV and plenty of seating to hang out and have fun. All rooms contain:
3 drawer dresser (one for each resident)
Walk in closet with overhead storage (shared)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden Chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Pangburn are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Walk in Closet w/ Over-Head Storage- 64" x 56"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"

4) Wenona Cook, or “Dub-C” as it is commonly referred to, is BHSU’s oldest residence hall. Named after the wife of BHSU's first President, Wenona Cook personifies the historic beauty of our campus. Residents of Wenona Cook enjoy a very close proximity to Lyle Hare Stadium and many other great areas on the BHSU campus. Dub-C has undergone extensive renovations over the past few years to improve the bathrooms, carpet, and lounge area. All rooms contain:
3 drawer dresser (one for each resident)
Wardrobe with overhead storage (one for each resident)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Wenona Cook are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Wardrobe- 34" x 65"
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"

5) Humbert Hall, which is conveniently located across the street from the Student Union, is a close-knit community building, housing 80+ students. Laundry services are provided on the 1st floor and the 2nd floor houses a kitchen combined with a TV/Movie lounge area. The Residence Life Office is also located on the first floor, with a separate outside entrance. All rooms contain:
3 Drawer Dresser (one for each resident)
Closet w/ Overhead Storage (shared)
Sink (shared)
Twin Bed (extra long) (one for each resident)
Wooden Chair (one for each resident)
Desk (one for each resident)
The furniture measurements for each room in Wenona Cook are as follows:
*3 Drawer Dresser- 37" x 30"
*Shared closet
*Twin Bed (extra long sheets)- 79" long
*Window (for curtains)- 45" x 56"

Campus Apartments are also available to students who are 19 years or age or older, or who are at sophomore status. All of the residence halls, as well as the campus apartments, are equipped with wireless Internet!

I hope that these descriptions have helped you narrow down which halls would be the best fit for you. To have the best chance at your #1 pick for a residence hall, return your completed housing contract ASAP along with your $100 housing deposit.

Questions? As always, we are available to help! Contact the Office of Admissions at 605.642.6343 or at admissions@bhsu.edu.

Have a GREAT weekend! Go Jackets!

Maria Hartung
BHSU Admissions Counselor
Maria.Hartung@bhsu.edu