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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 4,561
Average Housing Costs $5,112
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 73%
Freshmen Living On Campus 100%
Number of Dormitories 20
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 2
Best Freshman Dorms DuPont Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms Jamestown North and South
Best Dorms
  • Cabell
  • Jamestown North
  • Jamestown South
  • Lodges
  • Nicholas
Worst Dorms
  • Jefferson Hall
  • The Units
Worst Freshman Dorms Botetourt Complex
Worst Upperclassman Dorms Jefferson Hall

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students have varying responses to their dorm-life experiences due to the differences in dorm quality. While some freshmen get allotted the air-conditioned "The Castle on the Hill" or the DuPont complex, others get stuck with the atmospheric-yet-uncomfortably-hot Barrett Hall. Still, most on-campus housing is conveniently located and close to both sides (new and old) of the College. The most complaints come from the residents of the now infamous "Units," which are independent housing units and fraternity housing. That being said, they seem to have been built to withstand an atomic bomb. They are concrete, old, and oftentimes grungy buildings with hall bathrooms that are known to become a home to certain pests (especially in the fraternity complexes, which tend to be all the dirtier). Other options for the nearly 75 percent of students living on campus include the Jamestown dormitories—which are extremely nice, spacious, and, yes, air-conditioned—and the Ludwell Apartments (which are unfortunately somewhat distant from campus). 

Sorority houses are also considered on-campus housing and are located in a court with all of the active sororities in cabin-like complexes. They are gorgeous, historic, and conveniently located on Richmond Road. All dorms have comfortable common areas with a TV and microwave or small stove, but it's important to keep in mind that some housing is in better condition than others.

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Campus Housing at College of William & Mary

theanonymous1

'14

Neuroscience

4.6
A

Social Atmosphere

There are tons of clubs and organizations that people can find where they fit in and make new friendships and relationships. There is something for everyone and anyone who is passionate about what they love.

Jan 07, 2012

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Campus Housing at College of William & Mary

WMstudent

'14

Business

2.7
C+

On-Campus Housing at W&M

As a freshman last year, I got very lucky and was able to live in Yates Hall. It was a fairly standard hall, housing just over 250 students with around 25 on each hallway. The rooms were a pretty good size and the quality of things there was pretty good. However, friends of mine from other dorm buildings did not have nearly the same experience. One hall is actually a converted mental hospital which has excessively cramped rooms and dingy facilities. Likewise, upperclassmen housing options are not very good when staying on campus. There is only one building of on-campus apartments, and that building isn't even on campus; it is closer to a 5 minute walk to even get on campus. To live in nicer upperclassmen dorms, one must pay even more money than the normal fee for on-campus housing. Because of limited housing, it is also unlikely--EXTREMELY unlikely for sophomores--that one might get the option to live in a nice upperclassmen dorm.

Dec 06, 2011

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Campus Housing at College of William & Mary

kieffabershot

'11

Psychology

4.2
A-

Not Bad

Many upperclassmen live on campus because there are a variety of appealing and affordable options. Staff seems to want to make the on campus options appealing to have more control over every aspect of student's lives. Most RA's are pretty chill about drinking in dorms as long as it's not ridiculously loud/out of control. Dorms are so close to classes that it's easy to stumble out of bed 5 minutes before class and get there on time.

Dec 05, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Types of Housing Offered
  • Apartments for single students
  • Coed dorms
  • Fraternity/sorority housing
  • Special housing for disabled students
  • Special housing for international students
  • Theme housing
Room Types
  • Apartments
  • Doubles
  • Quads
  • Singles
  • Suites
  • Triples
Bed Types
  • Bunkable beds
  • Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Each dorm has a “duty office” where you can check out DVDs, gaming systems, cookware, vacuums, and more.
  • Sinks and medicine cabinets (some rooms)
Also Available Diversity housing, service housing, substance-free halls, and special-interest housing (language houses, fraternity and sorority houses, etc.)

Available for Rent

Microwaves, minifridges, lofts

Cleaning Service

Cleaning service provided for hall bathrooms and common areas only.

Did You Know? All freshmen are required to live on campus, and many form a strong bond with their freshman hallmates. The dorms are divided into upperclassman and freshman housing.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Barrett Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Community kitchen, laundry facilities, portico, smoke-free, TV lounges, wireless access

Botetourt Complex (Dinwiddie, Fauquier, Gooch, Spotswood, and Nicholson halls)
Floors: 3 per building
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Air conditioning in lounges, air hockey table (Nicholson), community kitchens, laundry facilities, ping-pong tables (Dinwiddie, Gooch, Spotswood) pool table (Fauquier, Spotswood), Sharpe Classroom (Spotswood), smoke-free, social/TV lounge, study lounge, wireless access

Brown Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal, private, suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites (doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchen, in-room sinks in some rooms, laundry facilities, lounges, side yard for picnics, smoke-free, substance-free floor, sunroom, wireless access

Bryan Complex (Bryan, Camm, Dawson, Madison, and Stith halls)
Floors: 3 per building
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal, suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, suites (doubles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchens, laundry facilities, lounges, music practice/recording room, smoke-free building, wireless access

Chandler Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles, triples)
Special Features: Community kitchens, laundry facilities, social lounge, study lounge, smoke-free, wireless access

DuPont Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchens, laundry facilities, ping-pong and air hockey tables, “The Pit” fireplace, smoke-free, social/study lounges with balconies, wireless access

Fraternity Complex
Floors: 3 in each of 12 buildings
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal, suite
Coed: Yes (except fraternities)
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites (singles, doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchens, laundry facilities, study/recreation lounges, wireless access; located in the center of fraternity life

Hunt Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal, private, suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites (doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchens, elevator, in-room sinks in some rooms, laundry facilities, smoke-free, study/social lounges (air conditioned), wireless access

Jamestown North
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal, suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites (doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchens, laundry facilities, multi-purpose room, reading room, room-controlled heating and air conditioning, smoke-free, social/study lounges, soundproof practice rooms, wireless access

Jamestown South
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal, suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites (doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchens, game room, laundry facilities, multi-purpose room, reading room, room-controlled heating and air conditioning, smoke-free, social/study lounges, soundproof practice rooms, vending machines, wireless access

Jefferson Hall
Floors: 3 and basement
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchens, laundry facilities, smoke-free, social/study lounges, wireless access

Landrum Hall
Floors: 3, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles, triples)
Special Features: Community kitchen, laundry facilities, social/study lounges, smoke-free building, wireless access, laundry facilities

The Lodges
Floors: 1 per building
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchen, front porch and back patio, living/dining room, smoke-free, wireless access;considered to be most coveted housing on campus

Monroe Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchens, laundry facilities, smoke-free, social/study lounges, wireless access

Old Dominion Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchens, laundry facilities, outdoor common areas, smoke-free, social/study lounges, wireless access

Randolph Complex (Cabell, Giles, Harrison, Nicholas, Page, Pleasants, and Preston halls)
Floors: 3 per building
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, two- and three-bedroom apartments (doubles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchens, laundry facilities, outdoor picnic/grill area, smoke-freesocial/study lounges, vending machines, wireless access; apartments include kitchen and living/dining areas; home to eight foreign language houses

Reves Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchens, laundry facilities, smoke-free, social/study lounges, wireless access; International Studies living-learning community

Sorority Court
Floors: 2 or 3 in each of 12 houses
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal, suite
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, suites (doubles)
Special Features: Communal kitchens, laundry facilities, social/study lounges; all but one restricted to sorority members

Taliaferro Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Community kitchen, laundry facilities, smoke-free, social/study lounges, wireless access

Yates Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchen, laundry facilities, outdoor recreation areas, smoke-free, social/study lounges, TV/recreation lounge, wireless access

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Ludwell Apartments
Floors: 3 per building
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments (doubles, triples, quads)
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living/dining areas, wireless access; building features air conditioning, laundry facilities

Tribe Square
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-bedroom apartments (singles)
Opened in Fall 2011
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living/dining areas; building features central heating/air conditioning, laundry facilities

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