University of Cincinnati - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		3,862
Average Housing Costs		$5,799
Undergrads Living On Campus		20%
Number of Dormitories		7
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		2
Best Dorms		Campus Recreation Center Housing Turner Hall
Worst Dorms		Calhoun Hall Dabney Hall Daniels Hall

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UC is primarily a commuter college, so most students don’t live in a dorm throughout their years here. Living on campus isn’t a bad option, especially if you are looking to meet new people and be close to everything UC has to offer. The residence hall staff is generally helpful and accommodating—they’ll even help you move your stuff in on your first day. There are also special interest communities that can help students meet people in their college, and it’s a good way to make friends and stay in the loop about what is going on at UC. Most students feel safe walking across campus, so you won’t have to worry about walking on dark side streets to get home. Campus is well-lit at night, and the halls generally have desk staff to ensure non-students don’t come into the dorms. It is also a shorter walk home, which is good for students who are concerned about walking alone at night.

There are some cons to on-campus housing. Some of the nicer dorms tend to be reserved for upperclassmen so you need to be prepared to live in older buildings until you reach upperclassman status. Some dorm residents also complain about being forced to have a meal plan, so they tend to move into off-campus housing after their first year. On-campus housing also tends to be more expensive than apartments off campus.

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hamiltbg

Urban, Community and Regional Planning '16

B+

Better Than You Think

Compared to other universities, the University of Cincinnati has a campus that you can get lost in (in a good way). It is large enough that there is always something going on, yet small enough that it is possible to participate and get involved. Despite what you may think of Cincinnati, campus is very safe. I've walked across it at 3-4 AM and have felt perfectly safe.

Apr 25, 2012

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owenss4

Biology '14

B-

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The housing at UC is okay. There is a wide variety of types of living environments. Some of the dorms are fairly old and out dated but the newer dorms are great, some would say even better than living off campus in some of the houses and apartments. The cost is quite high though.

Apr 23, 2012

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Connor3400

Civil Engineering '15

B

Campus Housing

The dorms at UC aren't the nicest. Definitely stay clear if you can avoid them. Other on campus housing is very nice though. UPA and 65 West are pretty much brand new. All the campus housing is close to anywhere that you would want to eat, so you don't need to have a car to get there.

Apr 14, 2012

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User rating for University of Cincinnati - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 39 user reviews.

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Room Types		Doubles Quads Singles Suites
Bed Types		Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Cable TV Desk and chair Dresser Internet access MicroFridge
Also Available		Special interest floors are available, which allow students to live in the same area as students in their major or college. Students living in these areas can meet people who share their interests and who may be in their classes. Calhoun and Siddall offer quiet floors, which are study-intensive.

Cleaning Service

Community bathrooms are cleaned daily, usually during the overnight hours. On weekends and holidays, they are re-stocked with soap, paper towels, and tissues, and any large messes are cleaned up. In-suite bathrooms are cleaned and re-stocked with tissue weekly on a predetermined day. Students are responsible for cleaning their own living/bedroom areas.

Did You Know?

At the beginning of each academic year, first-year students can compete in the Battle of the Halls event during Welcome Week. Each hall has a team of 12 students who compete in trivia contests, pizza-eating contests, balloon tosses, and other events to win prizes and become accustomed to life at UC. The event is co-sponsored by UC fraternities and sororities to help new and returning students become familiar with Greek Life.
Stratford Heights and University Park Apartments are only for UC students, but they are not managed by the University. Rent is not billed to a student's University account.

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Calhoun Hall
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 680
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Elevators, kitchenettes (no supplies), study lounges and classrooms on each floor. Calhoun is home to an engineering special interest community for guys and a quiet floor for girls.

Campus Recreation Center Housing
Number of Occupants: 224
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Two-person suites
Special Features: Part of more than 200,000 square feet of recreation facilities. The Campus Recreation Center and CenterCourt dining hall are downstairs. The dorm also features laundry facilities, study lounges, and a student lounge with a big-screen TV.

Dabney Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Freight elevator, kitchenette (no supplies), student lounge on the first floor with a big screen TV, study lounges on each floor. Home to special interest groups for guys and girls enrolled in the College of Applied Sciences and those involved in the Peace Village student group.

Daniels Hall
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 700
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, quads
Special Features: Kitchenettes, study halls on each floor. Also has elevators, lobby lounge with a big-screen TV, two classrooms, and two laundry rooms. This hall is home to the following special interest groups: College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, Honors and Honors Plus students, Pathways Community and Health Professions.

Schneider Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 168
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-person suites (four singles or two doubles)
Special Features: Each suite has a microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and shared living area. Each floor has a study lounge, and there are laundry facilities, small lounge with a TV, and vending area.

Siddall Hall
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: 450
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Kitchenette (no supplies) and study lounge on each floor. There are two large lounges on the bottom floor of the building as well as elevators and a laundry facility. Siddall has accommodations for students enrolled in the College-Conservatory of Music, the College of Education, and Criminal Justice and Human Services, the WISE program. There is also a quiet floor for guys.

Turner Hall
Number of Occupants: 419
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-person suites (four singles or two doubles)
Special Features: Building had classroom, large lounge, laundry facilities, study lounges. Each suite has microwave and refrigerator/freezer.

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Stratford Heights
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen who live within 50 miles, upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-person suites (four singles, two doubles, or triple/single suites)
Special Features: Property includes 19 furnished houses and Tower Hall. Each house is furnished, and rent includes air conditioning, cable, high-speed Internet, and utilities. A community center offers banquet facilities, convenience store, and fitness center. No meal plans required.

University Park Apartments
Bathrooms: One or two per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen who live within 50 miles, upperclassmen
Room Types: One-, two, or four-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Fully furnished apartments feature air conditioning, cable, carpeting, kitchen, wireless Internet, utilities. Located above retail stores and adjacent to the UC campus.

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