Honors Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
Room Furnishings
What furniture comes with the room?
All rooms have closets, twin beds, small chests of drawers, and
desks.
How long are the bed frames?
The bed frames are 36"W by 84"L.
What size sheets should I buy for my bed?
How much space is under the bed?
Depends on how you set up the bed, but a minimum of 10" is
likely.
Can I use a bed riser in my room to raise the bed off the floor to gain storage space under the bed?
Yes.
What are the dimensions of the closets?
Some of the closets are 27.6"W by 65"H by 23"D, while
others are 35.5"W by 65"H by 23"D.
What are the dimensions of the desks?
42"W by 30"H by 24"D, with a pedestal built into
the desk.
Can a computer monitor fit on the desk?
What are the dimensions of the dressers?
The dresser is 30"W by 24"D with 3 (30"H) or 7 (46½"H)
drawers depending on the room.
Do the rooms come with chairs?
Should we bring a surge protector?
How many outlets are there?
There are 4 or 5 depending on the room.
Can I bring my own furniture and store the University furniture
somewhere else in the hall?
Storage space is limited, so you should not expect to be able to
bring your own furniture to replace university provided items.
Is my room carpeted?
Yes, all the rooms in Honors are carpeted. The suite lounges are
covered in wallywood, a laminate covering.
Are there shelves in the room? What are the dimensions
of the shelves?
No, other than the carrel above the desk. Storage space does exist
above the closets.
Can I paint my room?
Room dimensions
What are the dimensions of my room?
Honors Hall has a number of different room types varying in shape,
size, and whether they were designed for one person or two. Two
measurements for length or width indicate an extra alcove space,
a jog in the wall, or just some extra space in a part of the room,
but not extending the entire width or length of the room. Every
room is part of a suite. Each suite has a common lounge area, kitchenette
with microwave and refrigerator, and a bathroom/shower area. Here
is a listing of the room types and dimensions. Windows are approximately
3’W by 5'6"H.
Suite 210 & 310
A: double, 11’W by 11’5"/15’5"L, with 1 window
B: double, 16"W by 9’4"L, plus an entryway, with 3 windows
C: double, 10’2"W by 13’4"L, with 1 windowSuite 215 & 315
A: double, 11’6"/15’6"W by 11’3"L, with 1 window
B: double, 16’1"W by 9’6"L, with 3 windows
C: double, 15’4"/9’6"W by 11’3"L, with 1 windowSuite 220 & 320
A: single, 9’10"/8’6"W by 10’3"L, with 1 window
B: double, 16’W by 9’L, with 3 windows
C: double, 13’2"W by 12’6"L, with 1 large windowSuite 225 & 325
A: single, 9’2"/13’2"W by 10’8"L, with 2 windows
B: single, 9’8"W by 10’2"L, with 1 window
C: double, 16’2"W by 9’8"L, with a 5’5"L entryway, with 3 windowsSuite 230 & 330
A: double, 8’10"/10’4"W by 14’9"L, with 1 window
B: double, 8’6"/10’6"W by 14’9"L, with 1 window
C: double, 14’9"W by 8’10"L, with 4’2" by 4’10" entryway, with 2 windows
D: double, 11’2"/13’2"W by 9’10"/15’6"L, with 2 windowsSuite 235 & 335
A: double, 10’/8’4"W by 15’L, with 1 window
B: double, 8’/10’W by 15’L, with 1 window
C: double, 15’W by 9’6"/7’6"L, with a 4’7" by 4’7" entryway, with 2 windows
D: single, 14’W by 7’5"L, with an extra 4’7" by 4’7" corner, with 1 windowSuite 240 & 340
A: single, 13’4"/9’11"W by 10’8"L, with 2 windows
B: single, 9’4"W by 10’1"L, with 1 window
C: double, 16’2"W by 9’2"L, with a 4’10" by 3’6" entryway, with 3 windowsSuite 245 & 345
A: single, 9’10"/8’2"W by 10’4"L, with 1 window
B: double, 14’10"W by 9’L, with 3 windows
C: double, 13’2W by 12’6"L, with 1 large windowAll rooms on 4th have dormer windows, with extra floor space that is not included in the measurements listed below.
Suite 420
B: double, 12’/14’W by 13’4"L, with 2 windows
C: double, 12’6"/14’6"W by 13’3"L, with 2 windows
D: single, 7’/9’8"W by 13’4"L, with 2 windows
E: single, 7’/9’8"W by 13’4"L, with 2 windowsSuite 430
B: double, 12’6"W by 13’8"L, with 1 window
C: double, 12’4"W by 13’8"L, with 2 windows
D: double, 18’4"W by 10’4"L, with a 4’10" by 5’10" entryway, with 2 windowsSuite 435
B: double, 12’6"W by 13’8"L, with 1 window
C: double, 12’4"W by 13’8"L, with 2 windows
D: double, 21’8"/19’11"W by 10’4"L, with 3 windowsSuite 440
B: double, 11’2"W by 12’6"L, with 1 window
C: double, 16’8"/13’4"W by 12’8", with 2 windowsSuite 445
B: double, 12’/14’W by 13’6"L, with 2 windows
C: single, 10’W by 13’2"L, with 1 window
D: single, 7’/9’8"W by 13’6"L, with 2 windows
E: single, 7’/9’8"W by 13’2"L, with 2 windows
Accessibility Issues
Are there any rooms in this hall for people with disabilities?
Yes; 215A, 215B, 215C, 315A, 315B, 315C, 430B, and 430C are wheelchair
accessible.
What public facilities in this hall are accessible?
The hall lobby and lounges, public restroom, computer lab, and recreational
spaces in the basement are all accessible.
Computer and Phones
Are phones provided? How about answering machines?
Where are the outlets and computer hookups in the rooms?
The locations vary depending on the room.
How do I get a phone hooked up in my residence hall/Where do I turn in the phone contract?
What is myWSU?
What are the computer requirements to use the digital data lines, and use the WSU network, from my room?
Can I have a server in my room?
How many computer hookups are there?
Does WSU provide Ethernet cords and TV cables?
Hall Facilities and Amenities
What amenities, such as pool tables, weight rooms, etc.,
does Honors Hall have?
The hall has a pool table, ping pong table, TV, piano, a full kitchen in the basement and indoor bike storage. There are also study lounges on 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors as well as the computer lab in the basement.
Where can I do my laundry? How much do the washers and
dryers cost?
In the basement, in the laundry room, the hall has 6 washers and
7 dryers.
How are the bathrooms arranged in Honors Hall?
Each suite has a bathroom and shower for use by the members of the
suite.
Are there study lounges in Honors Hall?
Yes, there study lounges on 2nd and 3rd floor.
What do I do with my car? Where can I park?
What is the closest residential dining facility
The closest residential dining facility to Honors is Hillside Café, which is just across the street in Wilmer/Davis.
Where do residents in Honors Hall store their bicycles?
In the basement bike room.
Personal Belongings
What do I need to bring to school with me?
Can I bring my own microwave?