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The Quadrangle (Quad) is nestled within a courtyard area and houses approximately 800 students in five coed halls: Bates, Law, Oberholtzer (OB), Settegast, and Taub.  Residents reside in two double-occupancy suites (a total of four residents) equipped with a private bath. Floors are coed, but suites are single-gender. Residents can arrange the furnished rooms to suit their needs.

Oberholtzer Hall.  OB Hall is centrally located in the Quads. Residents will find many offices there including Housing Services, Area Coordinator, Residence Halls Association (RHA), Urban Experience, Residential Life, and the Executive Director. The OB Service Center provides mail service, faxing, photocopying, change, 1Card services, and more. OB cafeteria and the convenience store are located on the south side of OB. The OB Ballroom, located on the 2nd floor, holds many events. Some Honors classes are held on the 3rd floor of OB.

Pricing.  Pricing for honors, out-of-state and international students is the same. Prices shown are based on a full academic year agreement (Fall & Spring semesters). Residents will pay for one semester at a time (half the  Academic Year price is charged to the student's fee bill each semester). The meal plan is also charged in the same manner and at the same time as the room charge (half the Academic Year price is charged to the student's fee bill each semester). Students enrolled for Summer Session I or IV may reside on-campus during that session for half the Summer rate.

Security.  All residents are required to use their Cougar 1Card to gain entry to their hall. This prevents unauthorized people from entering residential areas. There are two entrances to each building. Residents will receive a special patented key to access their room. The doors lock when closed and have peep holes. Suite doors are lockable on both sides.  Each floor typically has two RAs. A Desk Assistant is stationed in OB Hall during after hours. UH has its own police department that offers an escort service.

Smoking.  The RLH facilities are smoke-free. Residents are not allowed to smoke in the buildings.

Floor Plans.  Most rooms are normal double room suites. There are slight variances including a private double room (no suite room), a single room suite (suite with a double room), and a three person private room. All rooms in the Quadrangle are charged the same Double rate.  New applicants may not select a particular type of room. Residents transferring or going through Priority Room Sign-up may select from available rooms.

                                                  

 
Bates-01 Bates-02-04  Law-01 Law-02-04  Settegast-01 Settegast-02-04
       
Taub-01 Taub-02-04  Oberholtzer-02-03

Typical floor layout in the Quadrangle.  These buildings are "corridor-loaded" (i.e. hallways inside the building)

Bathroom.  Four students share one bathroom. Each bathroom has one sink, toilet, and shower. There are two doors into the bathroom, one for each suite. Each of these doors lock on both sides for privacy and security.

 

Room Features.

  • Movable furnishings include bed, desk, dresser, chair, and trashcan (for each resident)
  • Beds can be bunked
  • Walk-in closet in most rooms
  • One cable TV connection per room
  • One analog phone connection per room
  • One Ethernet connection per resident
  • Climate controlled
  • Suite restroom
  • Peep hole
  • Apartment-style locks (key must always be used to enter room)

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Quadrangle Double Room

Two rooms form this suite as shown.  Two people live in each room.  The suite door and both restroom doors are lockable on both sides.  Furniture is movable.  The suite measures approximately 32.5'x16.5'.  Approximately 535 sq. ft. for the suite.

On-site Features.

  • Laundry facilities in basement of each building (OB residents use Law Hall's laundry room)
  • Computer lab in OB 1st floor
  • Copy machine next to computer lab
  • Lounge area with TV, ice machine, microwave, and kitchen in most buildings
  • Service Center/Mailroom in OB
  • ATM in OB
  • VTS (Value Transfer Stations) in OB
  • Oberholtzer Cafeteria
  • OB Ballroom
  • Open courtyards with picnic tables
  • Adjacent  to South Campus Recreational Area (tennis, soccer, basketball, and volleyball) and the outdoor swimming pool

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