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University of Miami - Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Campus Housing

Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 4,431
Average Housing Costs $6,448
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 44%
Number of Dormitories 5
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 1
Best Dorms
  • Eaton
  • Mahoney
  • Pearson
Worst Dorms
  • Hecht
  • Stanford

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If you decide to attend UM, there will be a form you fill out ranking the residential colleges by preference. This seems to be basically useless, as almost all freshmen are placed in Hecht or Stanford, also called the Towers. Although the other dorms are bigger and don’t have communal bathrooms, most students agree that spending a year in the Towers is a good experience because it forces you to meet people. The suites in Mahoney, Pearson, and Eaton are nicer, but some students like the atmosphere in the Towers so much that they keep their rooms for the next year. The Towers are definitely the most wild and fun dorms, then Mahoney and Pearson, where some floors have a good social atmosphere. Eaton is generally considered the quietest of the residential colleges, which many people might prefer.

If you’re lucky and you have a good RA, your floor will turn into a big family. Video game tournaments and hallway sports are common, and chances are, at least a few people on your floor will be friends that you keep in touch with for the rest of college. A lot of upperclassmen try to get into the apartments, which are tough to reserve. The layout is nice, but the buildings themselves are old and in random areas of campus where it’s hard to meet new people. In the past, there have been overcrowding issues, and students have been sent to the Holiday Inn across the street from campus. Even though a free hotel room with maid service and HBO might sound like a good deal, avoid this at all costs if you have any desire to meet people and make friends.

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Campus Housing at University of Miami

kjschmicker

'14

Music Teacher Education

3.1
B-

Dorms Alright

The dorms at UM are pretty standard, cinderblock and rooms on the small side, what you'd expect. Upperclassmen have the option to live in on-campus apartments, and they're really nice. It's extremely competitive to get on-campus housing, so if you want to live on campus, put your deposit down as soon as you can. Otherwise, rent can be above $1000 a month, or you're stuck on a waiting list living in the Holiday Inn.

Jan 17, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Miami

subashj

'15

Business Administration and Management

3.5
B

As Good as Can Be Expected.

The dorms are comfortable enough, floors seem to have a strong sense of community (which is always a good thing.) Nothing particularly special about the freshmen dorms, except for the fact that Stanford is far more outdated than the well-designed Hecht. The differences are minor, like nicer elevators, better lighting and furniture in the lobby, and an ATM, but it still make a difference. Fortunately, Stanford is supposed to undergo some renovations next year. Unfortunately, it won't matter cause I won't be there.

Dec 23, 2011

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MiamiSenior

'11

Neuroscience

2.7
C+

Dorms Are Not the Best but It's the Experience

I lived in the freshman dorms and while they are fairly bad, it is very much a bonding experience. You will make friends on your floor and those who also must suffer through Stanford/Hecht and the dining halls. I also lived in the UV which is very nice but very expensive.

Nov 11, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Room Types
  • On-Campus Apartments – Two or three bedrooms and hold up to six students who share kitchen and bathroom facilities.
  • Standard – Each floor contains a large, multiple-person bathroom that is shared by about 40 students (mostly freshman).
  • Suite – Two rooms with two students in each share a connecting bathroom
Bed Types Twin extra-long (39”x80”)
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Bookshelf
  • Cable TV
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Ethernet access
  • Free campus and local phone calls (phone not included)
  • Trash can
  • Window coverings
Also Available
  • Apartment for single students
  • Fraternity/sorority housing
  • Quiet floors
  • Special housing for diabled students
  • Theme housing

Available for Rent

Carts and vacuums are available for loan.

Cleaning Service

In public areas. Floor bathrooms, study lounges, hallways, and common areas are cleaned daily by staff. Shared bathrooms between suites are not cleaned by staff

Did You Know?

The campus cable network was upgraded recently to include HBO and 60 other stations that are free to students.

There is at least one Resident Assistant living on each floor whose job it is to help new students feel comfortable and to encourage friendly relations among floormates.

Under a newly passed law in Florida, there is no smoking allowed in campus buildings, including the residential colleges. Picnic tables and benches are set up for smokers outside of each dorm.


DormitoriesWhat's This?

Eaton College
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: Approx. 400
Bathrooms: Shared between rooms
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Suite single, suite double
Special Features: Laundry, study lounges on every floor

Hecht College
Floors: Two towers with 12 floors each
Number of Occupants: Approx. 700
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standard single, standard double
Special Features: Laundry, study lounge in lobby

Mahoney College
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: Approx. 700
Bathrooms: Shared between rooms
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Suite single, suite double
Special Features: Laundry, study lounges, kitchens shared by floor

Pearson College
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: Approx. 700
Bathrooms: Shared between rooms
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Suite single, suite double
Special Features: Laundry, study lounges, kitchens shared by floor

Stanford College
Floors: Two towers with 12 floors each
Number of Occupants: Approx. 700
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Standardsingle, standard souble
Special Features: Laundry, study lounge in lobby

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Apartment Area
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 12
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments
Special Features: Laundry facilities between apartments

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