917, 919, 921 W. Dayton Street | Madison, WI 53715-1126 | Map
Mailing address: 835 W. Dayton Street | Madison, WI 53706-1702
68 residents | Mixed coed floors | Single and double rooms | Opened 1986
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).
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.
This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels.
Building Features
- Nearest Dining: Gordon Avenue Market
- Computer Lab: First Floor, Ogg Residence Hall
- 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
- Merit Hall Overview (PDF)
- Merit Floor Plan (PDF)
- Merit Lofting Guide (PDF)
- Merit Heating Guide (PDF)
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
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)
*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.
