HOUSING OPTIONS
The University of Mary Washington is now a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not permitted in any of our residence halls.
Upper-class Housing On- Campus
Arrington Hall, completed in 1993, is Mary Washington’s newest residence hall. This hall was named for Arabelle Arrington (Class of ‘47) in April 2005 for her outstanding contributions to UMW. Arrington Hall is a co-ed, upper-class residence hall which provides housing to 147 men and women. Located near Simpson Library, Goolrick Hall Gym, and the Jepson Science Center. Arrington hall features suite bathrooms. The hall is particularly sought after for its central air-conditioning and elevator. Rooms in Arrington may NOT be overfilled.
Each floor contains a centrally located kitchen, study lounge, and laundry room. Kitchens are equipped with microwave, an oven, a refrigerator, counter space, and cabinets. Vending machines are located in the lobby on the first floor, which also serves as a TV lounge, complete with a big screen television. Arrington hosts celebrations such as Mardi gras, New Fall Festival and Ghost Toast.
Ball Hall is an all-female, upper-class residence hall named for Mary Ball, George Washington’s mother. Centrally located, Ball Hall houses 105 women in double occupancy rooms with suite baths. The spacious rooms also feature large windows. Ball faces Virginia Hall across Ball Circle, the ideal spot for a game of Frisbee or just some sunbathing, and is adjacent to Lee Hall.
Ball Hall features a beautiful domed rotunda lobby complete with a spiral staircase reminiscent of a grand palatial house of the Old South and two gorgeous parlors, one of which is provided with a large screen TV. The first floor has a kitchen for each wing while the second and third floors have a centrally located kitchen and study lounge. Kitchens are equipped with a microwave, an oven, a refrigerator, cabinets, and counter space. Vending machines are located in the kitchens on the first floor. Laundry facilities are found on the basement floor. Ball Hall is known for holding the Valentine's Day Dance in spring and is home to the Korean Exchange Program.
Bushnell Hall: Bushnell is an upper-class, co-ed residence hall named for Nina Bushnell, Mary Washington College’s Dean of Women from 1921 to 1950. Located on the south end of campus, Bushnell houses 151 men and women in double and quad occupancy rooms featuring suite baths. Bushnell’s rooms are spacious and feature large windows.
Bushnell also features a lobby complete with a TV room and a ping-pong table. Each floor has a separate kitchen, study lounge, and an additional TV room. Laundry and vending machines are located on the second floor. Bushnell traditions include "Run for the Border" in the spring and picnics on the lawn in front of building.
Framar is named for its former owners, Frank and Marion Reichel. Framar served as the president’s residence for two years. Framar is adjacent to South and behind Jefferson Hall. Framar is home to the International Living Center (ILC). Students are required to make application each spring to become or to continue to be a member of ILC during the next academic year. Framar is a co-ed building housing 21 students. All rooms within Framar have hardwood floors with dark-wood moldings. Rooms vary in size but are generally considered very warm and inviting for students. A large hearth in the central lounge, the heart of the hall, adds additional character.
Framar has a small house-like atmosphere where some rooms have hall baths and others have private baths. A fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, as well as a study lounge are located on the first floor.
Madison Hall is a co-ed residence named for Dolly Madison, wife of the fourth President of the United States. It is one of three buildings that collectively comprise the Tri-Unit, along with Ball and Custis. Centrally located, Madison houses 41 men and women in double rooms with suite baths and is home to the Modern Foreign Language student program and the scholarship program.
Madison Hall is known for its small community oriented atmosphere. Kitchens are centrally-located on the first, second, and third floors and are equipped with an oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, cabinets, and counter space. Vending machines and laundry facilities are located on the basement floor. There is also a large air conditioned lounge and study area on the basement floor where residents often gather for movies, Hall Council programs and study sessions.
Marshall Hall, named for Mary Marshall, the wife of U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall, houses approximately 147 upper-class men and women. At the bottom of “the hill” on the south end of campus, Marshall houses students in double and triple occupancy suites. Located next to Russell Hall and behind Bushnell Hall, Marshall Hall is accessible by Sunken Road.
Marshall hall has two kitchens. One kitchen is on the second floor and the other is on the third. The laundry room is located on the east wing of the basement floor along with the vending machines. Marshall also has several study lounges found on the first, second, and third floors. The second floor lounge also features a balcony. Beds in Marshall can be used as twin, bunks, or lofted. Marshall Hall's traditions include "Grill on the Hill" in the spring and "Autumn Ball" in the fall.
Randolph is a co-ed, upper-class residence hall named for Martha Jefferson Randolph, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson. Located right off of Campus Walk and directly in front of George Washington Hall and across from Mason Hall, Randolph is part of the Randolph/Mason complex. Randolph Hall, a mirror image of Mason, houses approximately 195 students and features suite baths. All rooms have newly painted walls, large dressers and full-length mirrors on the door!
Kitchens are located on the second, fourth, and fifth floors. Each kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, cabinets, and counter space. Vending machines and laundry rooms are located on the second floor, right next to each other. Also found on the second floor is a lounge, complete with a big screen TV and a ping-pong table. Study rooms are located on the second, fourth, and fifth floors. An annual picnic with its sister residence hall, Mason Hall, is one of Randolph’s traditions.
South Hall, a co-ed upper-class hall located on the south end of campus behind Jefferson Hall, is home to 32 students. South Hall features suite baths. South also features central air-conditioning!
South had double rooms with suite baths. The kitchen, laundry facilities, and a study lounge are located on the first floor. The kitchen is provided with a stove, an oven, sink, refrigerator, and microwave. Relatively new, South Hall is already known for its barbecues - bring your own "burger or dog" - and Foosball tournaments.
Westmoreland hall is an upper-class, co-ed residence hall named for George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Westmoreland is located between George Washington Hall and Ball Hall. In 1939, this residence hall was completed and named in honor of Westmoreland County, Virginia, the birthplace of well-known leaders including George Washington, James Monroe, and Robert E. Lee. Westmoreland houses 111 upper-class students in double (two per room), triple (three per room), and quad (four per room) rooms featuring suite baths. All the wood floors have recently been refinished!
Westmoreland has a kitchen, laundry room, and vending machines on the basement floor. Additionally, there is a kitchen on the third floor. The spacious lobby on the first floor has a television, while a smaller lounge on the third floor serves as the meeting area. Westmoreland traditions include Roctoberfest, Blarney Ball, and Westfest.
Willard Hall is named for Francis Willard, a well-known temperance leader. Completed in 1911, Willard is representative of Mary Washington’s bygone days. Willard houses 181 upper-class men and women. Willard is home to the SYE (Second-Year Experience).
Centrally located between Virginia Hall and Woodard Center, and facing the fountain located at the very center of campus, Willard houses students in double-occupancy rooms and features small hall bathrooms shared by no more than eight students each. Additionally, Willard is a centrally air-conditioned building!
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