Drexel University - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		4,100
Average Housing Costs		$7,875
Undergrads Living On Campus		35%
Number of Dormitories		7
Best Dorms		Towers Hall Van Rensselaer Hall
Worst Dorms		Calhoun Hall East Hall Kelly Hall Myers Hall North Hall

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Freshmen must live on campus, which is good because it forces them to become involved in campus life and allows them to begin a social life at the University. Despite people’s initial negative reactions to dorm life at Drexel, most students look back on their time living in the dorms fondly. A word to the wise: you don’t need to live in the lap of luxury to enjoy yourself in college. Most students living in dorms develop some very close friendships that last for a long time.

With that being said, Calhoun is a pretty dismal dorm, but the rest are not that bad. Most students really don’t mind the furniture that’s bolted to the floor. The students in Kelly really have a sense of pride. Dorm life is like having your own community within the dorms. Towers is certainly the nicest, but don’t hold your breath waiting to get in. As long as you are around other students, you will invariably make friends, and your experiences living in any dorm will be positive.

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NicaDe

Materials Engineering '15

D

S****y Dorm Experience

Of course there was no hot water, loud neighbors, ect. But the real issues I had with the dorms here were -the party girl RA (which would be ok for some people, but she was always looking down on me for being a nerdy gamer) -sociopathic roommates down the hall who kept calling public safety on each other, freaking everyone out -A general air of "I don't want to talk to you" from people hanging out in lounges and such. Idk, maybe I'm too ugly, or too black, but I definitely did not get good vibes from the people who hung in the public spaces.

Apr 18, 2012

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nadhyacan

Fashion and Apparel Design '15

B+

A Dragon in Dorms

Drexel housing is what you would expect from college housing. The dorms vary based on the building you're in, and as a freshman, you have plenty of options for where you could end up, some not as great as others. You could choose to be randomly placed or be placed into a suite, with more amenities and more roommates. The normal, traditional style dorms (2 roommates, community bathroom, etc.) are what you make of them. Socially, you can make a ton of friends within your dorm building - several hundred students are just waiting to meet you. In the first few weeks of the year, people definitely rely on the hallmates and roommates for social interaction. The rooms aren't in spectacular condition considering the age of some of the buildings, but they're more than acceptable and the heating/cooling units in each individual room is one of the highest points of the dorms.

Apr 02, 2012

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liliputt09

Hospitality Management '15

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Myers Is Where Its at!

Myers hall is a great choice for living on campus; rooms are good size and mainly are for underclassmen unless you are an RA. Right near northside terrace and close enough to most class buildings

Mar 15, 2012

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Room Types		4 to 6 Suite – There are two or three bedrooms, each with two students assigned to them. Double – Two students share a room that is usually 11’ to 12’ by 16’ to17’. There are common bathrooms and common kitchens by floor. Suites – Four-person suites have two doubles bedrooms. Three-person suites have a double, single.
What You Get		Bed Bookshelf Cable TV jack Closet or wardrobe Desk and chair Dresser Ethernet or broadband Internet connections Free cable and access to DUTV, a television station broadcasted in Philadelphia that is run by Drexel students. Free campus and local phone calls Window coverings

Cleaning Service

Yes, in public areas. Community bathrooms are cleaned by staff approximately once a week.

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Calhoun Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: Units: 364
Bathrooms: Common
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Double - 12’3” by 16’7”
Special Features: Desk and dresser affixed, common kitchen in each wing, game room, study room, laundry, self-regulating heat/AC

East Hall
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: Units: 312
Bathrooms: In-Unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Six- and four- person suites. Common area approximately 11’9” by 18’.
Special Features: Moveable furniture, in-suite kitchenette (includes a full-size refrigerator, sink, and cabinet space), indoor bike rack, multi-purpose lounge, laundry, Honors College hall

Kelly Hall
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: Units: 404
Bathrooms: Common
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Double - 11’ by 17’
Special Features: Some moveable furniture, recreation lounge, common kitchens, study area, laundry, indoor bike rack

Myers Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: Units: 396
Bathrooms: Common
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Double – 11’ by 17’
Special Features: Social lounge, common kitchens, laundry, indoor bike rack

North Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: Units: 499
Bathrooms: In-suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors
Room Types: Six and four person suites. Common area approximately 11’9” by 17’8” Average bedroom 11’ by 16’2”
Special Features: Striking spiral staircase in center of building, game room, multi-purpose (television) room, study areas, laundry, indoor bike storage

Towers Hall
Floors: 15
Number of Occupants: Units: 429
Bathrooms: Common
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Double - 12’ by 17’ with bay window
Special Features: Moveable furniture, study/social lounges each floor with city/skyline views, common kitchens, laundry, game room.

Van Rensselaer Hall (“Van R”)
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: Units: 185
Bathrooms: Common
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Three- and four- person suites; 700 square feet per suite
Special Features: Game room, study lounge on top floor with great views of city, laundry, large common room, indoor bike rack, in-suite full kitchen

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