Drury University Residence Halls

The majority of our freshmen and sophomores live in one of three residence halls: Smith, Sunderland, and Wallace.  The halls are staffed by a professional live-in Hall Director or Graduate Assistant and a number of Resident Assistants (RAs).  RAs are undergraduate students who organize group events such as holiday decorating contests, Super Bowl Parties, and hall trick-or-treating for neighborhood children.  Hall program attendance and participation in impromptu pizza parties, late-night chats and study sessions can lead to strong friendships.  When you live in a residence hall, it's easy to find someone who will see a local band, check out an art gallery or volunteer alongside you!  RAs can also provide assistance with transitional struggles, roommate issues, and academic concerns.  

Smith Hall

    

Smith Hall (virtual tour) was erected in 1966 & houses approximately 152 residents in traditional suite-style arrangement:  2 students per room who share a central bathroom.  Although the hall is co-ed, suites are gender-specific. Smith Hall is the only builidng with a community kitchen. Meet the Staff

Room features:

  • Room size:  15'7" x 11'6"
  • Stationary furniture
  • 2 twin-size beds with built-in drawers underneath
  • 2 desk-vanity combinations & 2 desk chairs
  • 1 compact refrigerator
  • 1 microwave
  • Shelving unit above the desks
  • Shared dresser
  • 2 closets
  • Mini-blinds
  • 4 electrical outlets
  • 2 Internet jacks and Wi-Fi
  • 1 cable jack
  • Central heat/air-conditioning
  

Perks to Living in Smith

STORAGE!
There are two additional closets in the bathroom.

SINKS! 
Two sinks with a counter-top for
make-up and hairstyling tools.

TUB!
If your preferred method of relaxation
is a bubble bath, then Smith is your building!

SINGLE-GENDER SECTION!
If a co-ed floor isn't your style, sign up for Smith. 
Men reside in the 1st floor east wing,
and women reside in the 1st floor west wing.

LOUNGE PERK!
Smith is the only residence hall with
a pool table.

 

Sunderland Hall

    

Sunderland Hall (virtual tour), which opened in 2005, houses 132 residents in suites consisting of two bathrooms and four private bedrooms with a closet.  Although the hall is co-ed, suites are gender-specific. Each suite has a microwave and compact refrigerator. Meet the Staff

Room features:

  • Room size:  9'6" x 14'8"
  • Twin-size bed that can be lofted using other room furniture
  • 1 dresser
  • 1 desk with credenza & 1 chair
  • 1 shelf
  • Mini-blinds
  • 6 electrical outlets
  • 2 Internet jacks and Wi-Fi
  • 1 cable jack
  • Central heat/air-conditioning
  

Perks to Living in Sunderland

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Live with the freshmen in your CORE 101 class
who have similar interests.

INDEPENDENCE! 
Single-occupancy rooms are a treat.

CARPET!
Bedroom carpet = homey feel!

2 PEOPLE TO A BATHROOM
... Rather than 4!

LOUNGE PERK!
Each floor has a classroom that
can easily become a movie room with
built-in projectors.

ACCESSIBILITY!
Elevator & ADA-accessible housing available.

 

 

Wallace Hall

    

Wallace Hall (virtual tour), renovated in the summer of 2010, is home to approximately 130 students in traditional suite-style arrangement:  2 students per room who share a central bathroom. Although the hall is co-ed, suites are gender-specific. Meet the Staff

  • South wing room size:  11'8" x 9'10"
  • North wing room size:  15' x 17'
  • 1st floor rooms have a mustard accent wall
  • 2nd floor rooms have a burnt orange accent wall
  • 3rd floor rooms have an avocado green accent wall
  • 2 twin-size beds that come with lofting pieces
  • 2 desks, each with a credenza & desk chair
  • 2 dressers
  • 1 in-room sink
  • 2 closets
  • 1 compact refrigerator
  • 1 microwave
  • Mini-blinds
  • 6 electrical outlets
  • 2 Internet jacks & Wi-Fi
  • 1 cable jack
  • Central heat/air-conditioning
  

Perks to Living in Wallace

NEWLY RENOVATED & HOTEL-LIKE!
Wallace retains the exterior 20thcentury charm, while the interior screams "hip" with designer flooring & paint.

LOUNGE SPACE! 
Enjoy leather lounge furniture,
and a new community room.

FLEXIBILITY!
In-room sinks allow more people to
get ready at the same time

ACCESSIBILITY!
Elevator & ADA-accessible housing available.