Prairie Hall opened August 1998 and houses first year residents. The activity wing has a multifunction room, Learning Resource Center, 24-hour computer lab and classroom. Residents living in Prairie are encouraged to participate in
Horizons - a program designed to give first year residents the opportunity to get involved on campus, develop leadership skills and learn how to be a successful college student.
Bluff, Prairie, and Woodland Halls feature suite-style living, with two residents sharing a room and four residents sharing a bathroom. Each living unit is furnished with two twin bunkable beds with extra-long twin mattresses, two desks with a desktop book shelf, two chairs, two three-drawer chest of drawers, blinds, wall-to-wall carpet, and spacious closet.
All residents of Bluff Hall, Prairie Hall and Woodland Hall are required to purchase a meal plan.
Prairie Hall Features
- Close proximity to classes
- Programming and activities to help residents meet one another and adjust to college life
- Social lounges in every wing with game table, TV, and kitchenette with microwave
- 24-hour computer lab
- Study lounges in every wing
- 24-hour laundry room available in each residence hall
- Individual locked mailboxes
- Expanded basic cable and the University Housing movie channel, UHTV-96
- Wireless internet available and in-room data jacks for free campus network access
- 24-hour security
Security
Residence halls are staffed 24 hours a day with controlled access and video surveillance. Regular patrols of the area are conducted by University Police.
Room Dimensions
Average Room Size: 16' x 10'
Average Closet Size: 2' x 8'
Average Mattress Size: 36"x 80" (mattress is not standard size, bring extra long sheets)Average Bed Height (at highest pt.): 3'
Average Window Size: 40" x 57"
Average Height from Window to Floor: 3'
Average Bathroom Size: 10' x 8'
Average Height from Sink to Floor: 3'
