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.

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
Single Use Bathrooms: Yes (One on First Floor)

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Communities

Gender Inclusive Community (GIC)

(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 GIC

*Room Types

Single

Features: closet, bed, bookcase, desk, desk chair, dresser, refrigerator
Typical Dimensions: 10′ x 8′ 10″

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′

Merit Double 2d Room Layout

Merit Double 3d Room Layout

Merit Double 2d Room Dimensions

Triple with Bath

Room: 100
Features: three beds, three desks, three desk chairs, three dressers, two refrigerators

*Typical room dimensions shown. Rooms vary slightly.

Floor Plans

First Floor

Second Floor

Third Floor

B: Bathroom | SR: Staff Room | S: Single | D: Double | T: Triple

Virtual Tours

*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.

A single room in Merit Residence Hall in 2016

Single (2016)

A double room in Merit Residence Hall in 2017

Double (2017)

A double room in Merit Residence Hall in 2019

Double (2019)

A double room in Merit Residence Hall in 2016

Double (2016)

A double room in Merit Residence Hall in 2018

Double (2018)

Measurements

*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Measurements and dimensions may vary. Due to the variety of residence halls, rooms, furniture, closets, etc. in University Housing, we are unable to provide measurements for all possible situations and items. If the measurement you’re looking for isn’t shown on our website, we are unable to provide it at this time. Measurements for all residence halls can be found on our furnishings page.

Residence Halls Furniture Measurements

		Building
wdt_ID	Residence Hall	Building	Bed Frame	Mattress	Desk	Lockable Drawer in Desk	Dresser	Bookshelf	Wardrobe
1	Adams	Adams	86" x 38" x 60" (max height)	36" x 80" x 7"	50" x 24" x 30"#	15" x 18" x 22"	Currently unavailable	24" x 12" x 30"	N/A
2	Barnard	Barnard	86" x 38" x 60" (max height)	36" x 80" x 7"	50" x 24" x 30"#	32" x 18" x 3.5"	30" x 24" x 30"	N/A	N/A
3	Bradley	Bradley	85" x 38" x 38"	36" x 80" x 7"	42" x 22" x 30"##	31.5" x 19" x 5.5"	30" x 22" x 30"	Coming soon	N/A
4	Chadbourne	Chadbourne	85" x 38" x 38"	36" x 80" x 7"	36" x 24" x 29"	20" x 18.5" x 3.5"	24" x 20" x 48"	24" x 12" x 29"	N/A
5	Cole	Cole	Coming soon	36" x 80" x 7"	36" x 24" x 29"	20" x 18.5" x 3.5"	24" x 23" x 48"	24" x 12" x 29"	N/A
6	Davis	Davis	86" x 38" x 38"	36" x 80" x 7"	44" x 24" x 30"	30" x 18.5" x 3.5"	Currently unavailable	24" x 12" x 29"	Currently unavailable
7	Dejope	Dejope	85" x 38" x 38"	36" x 80" x 7"	42" x 24" x 29"	18.5" x 9.5" x 7.5"	N/A	N/A	Quad: 42" x 76" x 24" Other Rooms: N/A
8	Humphrey	Humphrey	86" x 38" x 60" (max height)	36" x 80" x 7"	50" x 24" x 30"#	15" x 18" x 22"	Currently unavailable	24" x 12" x 30"	N/A
9	Kronshage	Kronshage	86" x 38" x 60" (max height)	36" x 80" x 7"	50" x 24" x 30"#	15" x 18" x 22"	Currently unavailable (built-in)	24" x 12" x 30"	N/A
10	Leopold	Leopold	85" x 38" x 38"	36" x 80" x 7"	36" x 24" x 29"	18.5" x 9.5" x 7.5"	N/A	N/A	N/A

Residence Halls Miscellaneous Measurements

wdt_ID	Residence Hall	Closet Diagram 1	Closet Diagram 2	Building	Refrigerator	Freezer	Trash & Recycling Bins	Window Coverings	In-Room Bath Shower Curtain
1	Adams			Adams	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
2	Barnard	View diagram		Barnard	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
3	Bradley	View diagram		Bradley	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
4	Chadbourne	View diagram		Chadbourne	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
5	Cole	View diagram		Cole	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
6	Davis			Davis	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	46" x 54"	N/A
7	Dejope	View diagram	View exterior diagram	Dejope	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
8	Humphrey			Humphrey	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
9	Kronshage			Kronshage	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	Currently unavailable	N/A
10	Leopold	View diagram	View exterior diagram	Leopold	14" x 11" x 18.5"	14" x 11" x 8"	14" x 10.5" x 15"	72" x 48"	N/A

Residence Halls Lofting Measurements

wdt_ID		Building
wdt_ID	Residence Hall	Building	Bed Height#	Space Under Bed	Space Between Bed & Ceiling	Length Under Lofted Bed
1	Adams	Adams	Lofted: 64" Mid-Loft: 33" Standard: 26"	Lofted: 54" Mid-Loft: 22.75" Standard: 15.75"	Lofted: 31" Mid-Loft: 63.25" Standard: 69.5"	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
2	Barnard	Barnard	Currently unavailable	Currently unavailable	Currently unavailable	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
3	Bradley	Bradley	Lofted: 66" Mid-Loft: 41" Standard: 25"	Lofted: 56" Mid-Loft: 31" Standard: 16"	Lofted: 26" Mid-Loft: 51" Standard: 25"	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
4	Chadbourne	Chadbourne	Currently unavailable	Currently unavailable	Currently unavailable	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
5	Cole	Cole	Lofted: 71" Mid-Loft: 62" Standard: 26"	Lofted: 61.25" Mid-Loft: 52.25" Standard: 16"	Lofted: 21" Mid-Loft: 30" Standard: 66"	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
6	Davis	Davis	Lofted: 64" - 74" Mid-Loft: 41" Standard: 26"	Lofted: 54" - 64" Mid-Loft: 31" Standard: 16"	Lofted: 12" - 21" Mid-Loft: 50" Standard: 65"	Futon ≤ 56" long will fit
7	Dejope	Dejope	Lofted: 78" Mid-Loft: 40" Standard: 28"	Lofted: 68" Mid-Loft: 30" Standard: 16"	Lofted: 50" Mid-Loft: 87" Standard: 99"	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
8	Humphrey	Humphrey	Lofted: 64" Mid-Loft: 43" Standard: 25"	Lofted: 54.25" Mid-Loft: 33.25" Standard: 15.25"	Lofted: 32" Mid-Loft: 53" Standard: 71"	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
9	Kronshage	Kronshage	Lofted: 64" Mid-Loft: 43" Standard: 25"	Lofted: 54.25" Mid-Loft: 33.25" Standard: 15.25"	Lofted: 32" Mid-Loft: 53" Standard: 71"	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit
10	Leopold	Leopold	Lofted: 79" Mid-Loft: 67" Standard: 26"	Lofted: 69" Mid-Loft: 57" Standard: 16"	Lofted: 46" Mid-Loft: 58" Standard: 99"	Futon ≤ 79" long will fit

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.

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		10,000	10,500	11,400
Adams	Adams	Triple	ILC	10,250	10,750	11,650
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
Barnard	Barnard	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Bradley	Bradley	Double	BLC	10,700	11,200	12,100
Bradley	Bradley	Quad	BLC	10,200	10,700	11,600
Chadbourne	Chadbourne	Double	CRC	11,350	11,850	12,750
Chadbourne	Chadbourne	Triple	CRC	10,650	11,150	12,050
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
Cole	Cole	Triple		10,400	10,900	11,800
Cole	Cole	Triple	BioHouse	10,600	11,100	12,000
Cole	Cole	Quad		10,000	10,500	11,400
Cole	Cole	Quad	BioHouse	10,200	10,700	11,600
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
Jorns	Jorns	Quad		10,000	10,500	11,400
Kronshage	Kronshage	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Kronshage	Kronshage	Quad		10,000	10,500	11,400
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
Lowell	Lowell	Single with Bath		12,700	13,200	14,100
Lowell	Lowell	Double with Bath		11,800	12,300	13,200
Lowell	Lowell	Triple with Bath Type A		11,100	11,600	12,500
Lowell	Lowell	Triple with Bath Type B		10,700	11,200	12,100
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	11,600	12,100	13,000
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	11,800	12,300	13,200
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
Ogg	Ogg	Quad		10,400	10,900	11,800
Ogg	Ogg	Quad	Business Connect	10,400	10,900	11,800
Ogg	Ogg	Quad	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	Double		10,500	11,000	11,900
Sullivan	Sullivan	Quad		10,000	10,500	11,400
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		10,000	10,500	11,400
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
Waters	Waters	Double with Bath	WISE	11,750	12,250	13,150
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
Witte	Witte	Quad	MLC	10,600	11,100	12,000
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

Photos

*Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.

Heating & Cooling

In Merit, heat is provided via hot water and cooling via chilled water through a radiator near your window. Your room’s temperature can be set from 65 – 75 °F and can be changed via a thermostat located on the wall (see photo). Pushing the “up” arrow on the left of the thermostat will warm your room, while pushing the “down” arrow will cool your room.

Fan speed is controlled via a switch located under a hinged cover on the upper left corner of the convector unit (see photo). To increase or decrease fan speed, turn the control switch under the hinged cover on the convector unit to the desired setting.

Tips

Try small adjustments first to avoid overheating/cooling
Do not push furniture, bedding, or belongings against convectors as this could block airflow
When in your room during the heating season, open curtains and blinds during the day to allow the sun to warm the room naturally and prevent air from being trapped against the window, and close them at night to decrease drafts — during the cooling season, do the reverse
Keep doors and windows closed when the heat or air conditioning is on
Consider using blankets and sweaters instead of turning up the heat
When possible, keep the room door open to promote air movement and introduce fresh air
Take wet clothing or towels to a laundry room to be washed/dried ASAP to reduce moisture
Run a fan to help circulate air
Fish tanks, plants, humidifiers, and diffusers can contribute to humidity/moisture levels in your room

Merit Residence Hall

Features

Find Out More

Communities

Gender Inclusive Community (GIC)

*Room Types

Single

Double with Bath

Triple with Bath

Floor Plans

Virtual Tours

Single (2016)

Double (2017)

Double (2019)

Double (2016)

Double (2018)

Measurements

Residence Halls Furniture Measurements

Residence Halls Miscellaneous Measurements

Residence Halls Lofting Measurements

Rates

Photos

Heating & Cooling

Heating & Cooling

Tips

Merit Professional Staff

Bretagne Ballard

Barb Haggerty

Kathryn Stupar