Merit Residence Hall

Merit Residence Hall is a small community that allows students to benefit from activities and services of the University Residence Halls while enjoying the increased independence and flexibility that comes with single room or suite-style living. You will also enjoy the convenience of being near the Kohl Center and Gordon Avenue Market (one of five dining markets on campus).

In addition, one floor of Merit is home to the Gender Inclusive Community, and all residents of Merit will enjoy carpeted rooms with air conditioning as well as some rooms with private bathrooms. With its close proximity to many academic buildings, the shops of State Street, and Union South, residents in Merit will always be close to campus happenings and never too far from class.

Building Features

Nearest Dining: Gordon Avenue Market
Classroom: First Floor, Ogg Residence Hall
Academic Advising: First Floor, Ogg Residence Hall
Hall Desk: First Floor, Ogg Residence Hall
Kitchen: Each Floor
Laundry: First Floor
Music Practice Room: Lower Level, Ogg Residence Hall
Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes
Room Rate: High
Neighborhood: Southeast
Bathrooms Shared By: Room or Cluster of Six Rooms

Dimensions

Room Dimensions: ~10′ x 8’10” (single) or ~14’10” x 16′ (double)
Space Under Lofted Bed: Futon/loveseat up to 79″ wide fits under bed
Lockable Drawer Dimensions: 18.5″ x 9.5″ x 7.5″
Mattress: 36″ x 80″

Room Guides

Events in Merit Hall

Each residence hall has many events that occur throughout the year. Below are some of the events and activities that residents have enjoyed in previous years:

Devil’s Lake Trip
Pajama Jam
Chit Chat Chocolate
Brewers Game Trip
Trivia Nights
Adventure Nights
Backyard Barbecue

Find Out More

Communities in Merit

Gender Inclusive Community

(2nd floor of Merit)
Intended to meet the needs of transgender, gender non-conforming, nonbinary, and LGBTQ+ students and allies to select a housing assignment that is inclusive, safe, and comfortable.

Learn more about the Gender Inclusive Community

Room Types

Single

Features: Closet, bed, bookcase, desk, desk chair, dresser, refrigerator
Typical Dimensions: 10′ x 8′ 10″ (rooms vary in size)

Double with Bath

Features: Two closets, kitchen area with sink, counter, and shelf, two beds, two bookcases, two desks, two desk chairs, two dressers, refrigerator
Typical Dimensions: 14′ 10″ x 16′ (rooms vary in size)

Merit Double 2d Room Layout

Merit Double 3d Room Layout

Merit Double 2d Room Dimensions

*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.

Virtual Tours

Single (2016)

Double (2019)

Double (2018)

Double (2017)

Double (2016)

Photo Gallery

Rates

The rates listed below are per resident and reflect the projected annual room & board rates in Merit Residence Hall for a new student for the 2021-22 academic year. For a full listing of residence hall rates and what is included, visit our Billing & Rates page.

2021-22 Rates - New Residents

Residence Hall	Building	Room Type	Learning Community	Tier 1 Dining Plan	Tier 2 Dining Plan	Tier 3 Dining Plan
Residence Hall	Building	Room Type	Learning Community	Tier 1 Dining Plan	Tier 2 Dining Plan	Tier 3 Dining Plan
Adams	Adams	Single Type A		11,600	12,100	13,000
Adams	Adams	Single Type A	ILC	11,850	12,350	13,250
Adams	Adams	Single Type B		11,100	11,600	12,500
Adams	Adams	Single Type B	ILC	11,350	11,850	12,750
Adams	Adams	Double Type A		11,300	11,800	12,700
Adams	Adams	Double Type A	ILC	11,550	12,050	12,950
Adams	Adams	Double Type B		10,500	11,000	11,900
Adams	Adams	Double Type B	ILC	10,750	11,250	12,150
Adams	Adams	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Adams	Adams	Triple	ILC	10,650	11,150	12,050
Barnard	Barnard	Single		11,600	12,100	13,000
Barnard	Barnard	Double Type A		10,700	11,200	12,100
Barnard	Barnard	Double Type B		11,300	11,800	12,700
Barnard	Barnard	Double with Bath		11,500	12,000	12,900
Bradley	Bradley	Double	BLC	10,700	11,200	12,100
Chadbourne	Chadbourne	Double	CRC	11,350	11,850	12,750
Cole	Cole	Single		11,600	12,100	13,000
Cole	Cole	Single	BioHouse	11,800	12,300	13,200
Cole	Cole	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Cole	Cole	Double	BioHouse	10,700	11,200	12,100
Davis	Davis	Single Type A		11,600	12,100	13,000
Davis	Davis	Single Type B		11,100	11,600	12,500
Davis	Davis	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Davis	Davis	Double with Bath		11,500	12,000	12,900
Dejope	Dejope	Double		11,600	12,100	13,000
Dejope	Dejope	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Dejope	Dejope	Quad		10,400	10,900	11,800
Humphrey	Humphrey	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Jorns	Jorns	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Kronshage	Kronshage	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Leopold	Leopold	Double		11,600	12,100	13,000
Leopold	Leopold	Double	GreenHouse	11,800	12,300	13,200
Leopold	Leopold	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Leopold	Leopold	Triple	GreenHouse	10,600	11,100	12,000
Merit	Merit	Single Type A		11,100	11,600	12,500
Merit	Merit	Single Type B		11,600	12,100	13,000
Merit	Merit	Double with Bath		11,500	12,000	12,900
Merit	Merit	Triple with Bath		10,700	11,200	12,100
Ogg	Ogg	Double		11,600	12,100	13,000
Ogg	Ogg	Double	Business Connect	11,800	12,300	13,200
Ogg	Ogg	Double	The Studio	11,800	12,300	13,200
Ogg	Ogg	Double with Bath		11,800	12,300	13,200
Ogg	Ogg	Double with Bath	Business Connect	12,000	12,500	13,400
Ogg	Ogg	Double with Bath	The Studio	12,000	12,500	13,400
Ogg	Ogg	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Ogg	Ogg	Triple	Business Connect	10,400	10,900	11,800
Ogg	Ogg	Triple	The Studio	10,600	11,100	12,000
Phillips	Phillips	Single with Bath		11,800	12,300	13,200
Phillips	Phillips	Single with Bath	Open House	12,000	12,500	13,400
Phillips	Phillips	Double with Bath		11,500	12,000	12,900
Phillips	Phillips	Double with Bath	Open House	11,700	12,200	13,100
Sellery#	Sellery	Single		11,600	12,100	13,000
Sellery#	Sellery	Single	StartUp	11,800	12,300	13,200
Sellery#	Sellery	Double		11,100	11,600	12,500
Sellery#	Sellery	Double	StartUp	11,300	11,800	12,700
Slichter	Slichter	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Slichter	Slichter	Double with Bath		11,550	12,050	12,950
Smith	Smith	Single Type A		12,400	12,900	13,800
Smith	Smith	Single Type B		11,600	12,100	13,000
Smith	Smith	Single with Bath		12,700	13,200	14,100
Smith	Smith	Double Type A		11,600	12,100	13,000
Smith	Smith	Double Type B		11,100	11,600	12,500
Smith	Smith	Double with Bath		11,800	12,300	13,200
Smith	Smith	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Sullivan	Sullivan	Single		11,600	12,100	13,000
Sullivan	Sullivan	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Tripp	Tripp	Single Type A		11,600	12,100	13,000
Tripp	Tripp	Single Type B		11,100	11,600	12,500
Tripp	Tripp	Double Type A		11,300	11,800	12,700
Tripp	Tripp	Double Type B		10,500	11,000	11,900
Tripp	Tripp	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Waters	Waters	Single		11,600	12,100	13,000
Waters	Waters	Single	WISE	11,850	12,350	13,250
Waters	Waters	Single with Bath		11,800	12,300	13,200
Waters	Waters	Single with Bath	WISE	12,050	12,550	13,450
Waters	Waters	Double		10,700	11,200	12,100
Waters	Waters	Double	WISE	10,950	11,450	12,350
Waters	Waters	Double with Bath		11,500	12,000	12,900
Witte	Witte	Double		11,300	11,800	12,700
Witte	Witte	Double	MLC	11,500	12,000	12,900
Witte	Witte	Quad		10,400	10,900	11,800
Temporary	Temporary	Double		10,200	10,700	11,600
Temporary	Temporary	Triple		10,200	10,700	11,600
Temporary	Temporary	Quad		10,200	10,700	11,600