The Commons
With its quaint and tranquil courtyard, the Commons, often referred to as The New or Phase 2, offers the most unique living experience on campus. The apartment complex allows upperclass students to live side-by-side with both faculty and staff, housing approximately 300 students.
Student apartments mainly accommodate four people with two doubles or six people with three doubles. All apartments include a kitchen, one and a half or two full baths, and a living room/dining area.
The Commons is split into four streets: K-Street, M-Street, P-Street, and S-Street. Each street has four to six apartments per block. Two laundry rooms, located on K-Street and P-Street, are shared by all occupants of the community.
Apartments in the Commons do not have air conditioning or elevators. All apartments have sprinklers.
Winter PREP Housing is offered in the Commons
Athletic Housing is found on P-street of the Commons. Athletic housing is for any continuing students who participate in any of the recognized athletic teams on campus. Residential and Student Life works closely with Athletics to provide housing that meets the needs of all athletes.
Apartment Furnishings and Amenities
All apartments are furnished with:
- Dining Table and Chairs
- Living room furniture (couches and/or chairs)
- Refrigerator, stove/oven
- One twin XL bed, desk, desk chair, and dresser per resident
- One lamp/light fixture per room
- One closet per room
- Cable TV connection/Ethernet
- Fire Extinguisher
- Smoke and Heat Detectors
Typical Furniture Sizes
- Desk Size: 42 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 31 inches high
- Dresser Size: 30 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 42 inches high
- Bed Size: 36 inches wide x 84 inches long; with adjustable height
All sizes are approximate.
Typical Room Size
Two Bedroom Apartment
- Living room is approximately 15.5 feet wide x 11 feet long
- Dining room is approximately 8 feet wide x 8 feet long
- Double bedroom is approximately 9.5 feet wide x 16 feet long
- Approximate bedroom closet size: 72 inches wide x 28 inches deep
Three Bedroom Apartment
- Living room is approximately 14 feet wide x 11.5 feet long
- Dining room is approximately 8 feet wide x 8 feet long
- Double bedroom is approximately 9.5 feet wide x16 feet long
- Approximate bedroom closet size: 72 inches wide x 28 inches deep
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour through a room within the Commons. While there may be some subtle differences within different rooms, the tour will take you through a standard apartment within this community!
Once you are inside the tour, you will see an information tag that will outline a floor plan with room specifications and sizes.
Support for Students
Seven upperclass Resident Assistants (RA) live in the Commons, residents are supported by the Commons Residence Coordinators (RC) and RAs through the RA office located in S 4-2.
