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Housing Options & Resources

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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).  

Smith Hall



About Smith

Smith Hall was built in 1966 and houses approximately 152 residents in traditional suite-style arrangement: Two students per room, four students per suite, who share a bathroom. Smith Hall is the only building with a community kitchen

Meet the Staff

Smith Dimensions and Floor Plans

Perks of Living in Smith:

  • There are two additional closets in the bathroom
  • Two sinks with a counter-top for make-up and hairstyling tools.
  • If your preferred method of relaxation is a bubble bath, then Smith is your building!
  • Smith is the only residence hall with a pool table & Ping-Pong table.

Room features:

  • Room size:  15’7″ x 11’6″
  • Stationary furniture
  • 2 twin-size x-long 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

Sunderland Hall



About Sunderland

Sunderland Hall, which opened in 2005, houses 132 residents in suites consisting of two bathrooms and four private bedrooms with a closet. Each suite has a microwave and compact refrigerator.

Meet the Staff

Residence Hall Dimensions and Floor Plans

Perks of Living in Sunderland:

  • Living-Learning Communities: Live with fellow freshmen who have similar interests.
  • Single-occupancy rooms are a treat.
  • Bedroom carpet = homey feel!
  • Two people to a bathroom instead of four!
  • Each floor has a classroom that can easily become a movie room with built-in projectors.
  • Elevator & ADA-accessible housing available.

Room features:

  • Room size:  A & D 14’8″ x 9’6″, B & C 12’9″ x 9’6″
  • Twin-size x-long 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

Wallace Hall



About Wallace

Wallace Hall, renovated in the summer of 2010, is home to approximately 130 students in traditional suite-style arrangement: Two students per room, four students per suite, who share a bathroom.

Meet the Staff

Residence Hall Dimensions and Floor Plans

Perks of Living in Wallace:

  • Wallace retains the exterior 20th century charm, while the interior screams “hip” with designer flooring & paint.
  • Enjoy leather lounge furniture and a new community room.
  • In-room sinks allow more people to get ready at the same time
  • Elevator & ADA-accessible housing available.

Room features:

  • 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 x-long beds that come with lofting legs
  • 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

 

Apartment-Style Housing

Drury’s apartment-style housing combines the ultimate in privacy with community living in Springfield’s historic Midtown area. Apartments and houses offer students an independent living environment with many of the services, conveniences, and security of residence hall living. All units are within walking distance of the academic buildings.  All campus housing includes mini-blinds, access to laundry facilities, internet, and utilities, just like the residence halls.

Please note that full-time undergraduate students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year prior to the anticipated move-in date.

Returning students select their own roommates, and then apartments are offered to groupings based on combined credits hours, unless there is a special application process noted. Roommate groups may be gender-inclusive or same-gender. It is typical for students with limited credit hours to live in the residence halls. 

College Park

About College Park

Built in the late 1990s, College Park houses full-time day school students. College Park has several ADA-accessible units. The complex features fully-furnished 4-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom cottages, 1-person studios.

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date.

  • 4-bedroom units have private bedrooms and 2 baths
  • 3-bedroom cottages have private bedrooms and 1.5 baths
  • 1-room studios have 1 bath

College Park Perks

  • Central heat & AC
  • Wireless internet 
  • 1 cable jack per room and the living room 
  • Picnic tables & grills in the green space
  • Springfield Police Department substation on-site

Bedroom Dimensions and Floor Plans

4-bedroom 1-story
4-bedroom wheelchair-accessible unit – (Units 104, 114, 126*)

*204, 214, 226 are identical in layout, but are not wheelchair accessible.

4-bedroom corner unit – (Units 101, 108, 111, 120, 123, 130)
4-bedroom end unit – (Units 100, 109, 110, 121, 122, 131)
4-bedroom townhouse – (Units 429, 431, 433, 435)
4-bedroom Benton House 1313
4-bedroom Benton House 1321
4-bedroom Benton House 1325
4-bedroom Benton House 1329
3-bedroom cottage (Units 1329E, 1329K, 1329L, 1329Q)
1-person studio (Units F, G, H, J, M, N, O, P)

Living Room Amenities

  • Couch
  • Chair
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 1 – 2 end tables
  • 1 – 2 table lamps
  • 2 bar stools in units with a breakfast bar. Units without a breakfast bar feature a small dining table and two chairs.
  • Coat closet

Kitchen Amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove/oven combination
  • Garbage disposal

Bedroom Amenities

  • Private room & closet
  • XL twin bed
  • Nightstand
  • Desk with hutch and built-in light
  • Desk chair
  • Dresser
  • Bedroom size and shape varies by layout, but most 4-bedroom unit bedrooms are approximately 9′ x 9′

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Honors House

About Honors House

The Honors House is designed to offer students accepted into Drury’s Honors Program an opportunity to engage in discovery, exploration, creativity, and leadership through co-curricular experiences that deepen the honors experience. Honors House residents will plan social and cultural programming for the Honors Student Association, organize a service learning project for the year for the Honors Program, and develop their social media skills by promoting the Honors Program’s activities. Most significantly, living in the honors house will allow students to continue their engagement with ideas.

Midtown House Perks

  • All have heat & AC
  • Washer & dryer
  • Front porch
  • Wireless Internet
  • Cable jacks in each bedroom
  • Private parking 

Kitchen Amenities

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination

Bedroom Amenities

  • Private bedroom & closet
  • X-long twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dresser
  • Due to the variation in houses, there is not a typical bedroom size or shape.

Living & Dining Room Amenities

  • Couch
  • Chairs
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 1 – 2 end tables
  • 1 – 2 table lamps
  • Dining table
  • 4 dining chairs

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Jefferson Park North & South

Jefferson Park North and South feature 2-bedroom, 2-bath units with a master bedroom with en suite bathroom, and a smaller second bedroom with a bathroom off the hallway. There are a limited number of 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units.

The first floor of Jefferson Park North is unfurnished to allow students to bring their own pieces. These apartments are also pet-friendly. Before a student may select a pet-friendly unit, the Housing office must have the Pet Agreement & essay on file.

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date.

A student may live with family members in Jefferson Park. A student living with a family member (non-student) would pay full price for the room and meal plan, and an additional “family fee.” If both adults in a family are Drury students, they would be assigned a 2-bedroom unit and each pay for housing & meal plan (but no family fee).

Bedroom Dimensions and Floor Plans

Jefferson Park 2-bedroom apt: Bedroom A is larger at approximately 14′ x 11′. Bedroom B size varies, but most are approximately 9′ x 10′.

Kitchen Amenities*

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage disposal
  • 1218 (North Jefferson) has washer/dryer hook-ups
  • Dining table
  • 2 dining chairs

Living Room Amenities*

  • Couch
  • Chair
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 1-2 end tables
  • 1-2 table lamps

Bedroom Amenities*

  • Private room & closet
  • Private bathroom
  • XL twin bed
  • Nightstand
  • Desk with hutch & built-in desk light
  • Desk chair
  • Dresser
  • Size varies by layout, but master bedrooms are approximately 13.5′ x 11′ and other bedrooms may be as small as are 10′ x 10′.

*The first floor of North (1218) Jefferson is unfurnished & pet-friendly.

Jefferson Park North & South Perks

  • Each unit has a patio or balcony
  • Central heat & AC
  • Wireless Internet
  • 1 cable jack per bedroom and each living room
  • Dedicated parking lot directly behind complex

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Jefferson Park West

Jefferson Park West offers UNFURNISHED housing to full-time day school students.

Four units are 1-bedrooms, and four are studio apartments.

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date.

Bedroom Dimensions and Floor Plans

Jefferson Park West studio: 1225 N. Jefferson
Jefferson Park West 1-bedroom: 1225 N. Jefferson

1-bedroom Amenities

  • Bedroom approximately 8′ x 10′
  • Closet
  • In-room sink & attached bathroom

1-bedroom Kitchen/Living Room Amenities

  • Open concept kitchen & living room is approximately 10′ x 20′
  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage disposal

Studio Amenities

  • Living/bedroom space is approximately 8′ x 10′
  • Closet
  • In-room sink & attached bathroom

Studio Kitchen

  • 10′ x 10′
  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage disposal

Jefferson Park West Perks

  • Renovated in 2009
  • Unfurnished, so you can bring your favorite furniture from home
  • Granite kitchen counters
  • Central heat & AC
  • Dedicated parking behind building
  • Wireless Internet

Manley Hall

Manley Hall features 1-bed, 1-bath units & 2-bed, 1-bath units. 

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date.  A student may live with family members in Manley Hall. A student living with a family member (non-student) would pay full price for the room and meal plan, and an additional “family fee.”  If both adults in a family are Drury students, they would be assigned a 2-bedroom unit and each pay for housing & meal plan (but no family fee).

Bedroom Dimensions and Floor Plans

Manley Hall 2-bedroom apt: 14’x11′ and 9’8″x12′
Manley Hall 1-bedroom apt: 13’5″ x 11’4″

Kitchen Amenities

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Garbage disposal
  • Some units have a dishwasher
  • Dining table
  • 4 dining chairs

Living Room Amenities

  • Couch
  • Chair
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 1 – 2 end tables
  • 1 – 2 table lamps
  • Most 2nd and 3rd floor units have a balcony off the living room.

Bedroom Amenities

  • Private bedroom & closet
  • 2-bedroom unit bedrooms are approximately 14′ x 11′ and 9’8″ x 10′.
  • 1-bedroom unit bedrooms are approximately 13’5″ x 11′ 4″.
  • XL twin bed
  • Nightstand
  • Desk with hutch & built-in desk lamp
  • Desk chair
  • Dresser

Manley Hall Perks

  • Wireless internet 
  • 1 cable jack per bedroom, and one in the living room
  • Dedicated parking lot directly behind building
  • Covered parking is available at additional cost through the Housing office
  • Community room

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Midtown Properties

The university has several historic 2-, 3- & 4-bedroom homes adjacent to the campus for our full-time day school students. Some homes have 1 bathroom, some have 2. Several Midtown homes are dedicated to student organizations and may require a special application process.

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date.

Kitchen Amenities

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Some homes feature a dishwasher

Living & Dining Room Amenities

  • Couch
  • Chair
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 1 – 2 end tables
  • 1 – 2 table lamps
  • Dining table
  • 3 – 4 dining chairs (contingent on number of residents)

Bedroom Amenities

  • Private bedroom & closet or armoire
  • XL twin bed
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Nightstand 
  • Dresser 
  • Due to the variation in houses, there is not a typical bedroom size or shape.

Midtown House Perks

  • All have heat & AC
  • Washer & dryer in each house 
  • Porch or yard space
  • Wireless Internet
  • Cable TV service is available in some Midtown houses (contact Housing for specifics)

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The Parsonage

The Parsonage located at 517 E Calhoun Street, is available to full-time day school students, if they graduated from high school at least one full year prior to the anticipated move-in date. Additional requirements will apply. See student organization houses. 

Kitchen Amenities

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage disposal
  • Butler’s pantry

Living Room & Library Amenities

  • Antique couches & chairs
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 1 – 2 end tables
  • 1 – 2 table lamps

Bedroom Amenities

  • 4 private bedrooms with some antique furniture, beds ranging from twin to queen
  • Recently renovated attic suite for 2 with antique furniture & twin beds
  • 1 desk and chair per person
  • 1 dresser per person
  • 1 non-office chair per room

Other Perks

  • Central heat and AC
  • In-unit washer & dryer
  • 3 full bathrooms & 1 half-bath
  • Huge front porch
  • Dedicated parking directly behind the home
  • Library
  • Historic charm
  • Cable in each bedroom, and at least one on 1st floor 
  • Wireless Internet 

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Patterson House

Patterson House features a studio, 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed units. The building was renovated the summer of 2018.

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date.

Kitchen Amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Garbage disposal
  • Some units have a dining table with chairs

Living Room Amenities

  • Couch or loveseat
  • Chair (if the unit is large enough to accommodate)
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 1 – 2 end tables
  • 1 – 2 table lamps

Bedroom Amenities

  • Private bedroom & closet or clothing rack
  • XL twin bed
  • Nightstand (if the unit is large enough to accommodate)
  • Desk with hutch & built-in desk lamp
  • Desk chair
  • Dresser

Patterson Perks

  • Wireless internet
  • Units 1, 2, 5 and 6 have stackable washer/dryer
  • Dedicated parking area directly behind building
  • Individually-controlled thermostats in each bedroom
  • Original wood flooring and built-ins in most units

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Summit Park Leadership Community

 The Summit Park Leadership Community engages Drury University students in a living-learning environment that focuses on the principles of leadership while incorporating the value of community service. Students will be enrolled in a leadership course for the entire academic year. 

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year from the anticipated move-in date.

Students may apply for Summit Park through a special application process; sophomores will receive preference.  Students reside in two-unit buildings located at the corner of Summit and Calhoun. Each floor houses a 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, with a kitchen and living room.

Bedroom Dimensions and Floor Plans

Summit Park: Bedrooms range from 10’x9′ and 11’6″x10′

Kitchen Amenities

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove & oven combination
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage disposal

Living Room Amenities

  • Couch
  • Chair
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • 2 end tables
  • 1 – 2 table lamps
  • Breakfast bar and 2 stools

 Bedroom Amenities

  • Private bedroom 10′ x 9′ or larger (shape of room varies)
  • XL twin bed
  • Nightstand
  • Desk with hutch & built-in desk lamp
  • Desk chair
  • Dresser
  • Private closet

Summit Park Perks

  • Fulfills an Engaged Learning graduation requirement
  • In-unit washer & dryer
  • Wireless internet 
  • Cable jack in each bedroom and the living room 
  • Dedicated parking lot directly behind complex

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University Suites

University Suites apartments opened in August 2012. The suites house 72 full-time day school students. The complex features fully-furnished 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom apartments with in-unit laundry machines. The complex has ADA-accessible units.

Full-time day school students are eligible for apartment-style housing if they graduated from high school at least one full year prior to the anticipated move-in date.

Bedroom Dimensions and Floor Plans

Kitchen Amenities

  • Full-size refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Stove/oven combination
  • Garbage disposal
  • Washer/Dryer

Living/Dining Room Amenities

  • Couch
  • Chair
  • TV stand
  • Coffee table
  • Side table 
  • Dining table with 4 chairs

Bedroom Amenities

  • Private room, bathroom & closet
  • XL twin bed
  • Nightstand
  • Desk with shelf
  • Desk chair
  • Dresser

University Suites Perks

  • Private bedrooms & bathrooms
  • In-unit washer/dryer
  • On-site parking

Fraternity Houses

Greek chapters at Drury have a rich tradition, distinctive history, and unique ideals. Some of the things that make fraternity life so great are the diverse members in each of the chapters, the leadership opportunities available and the positive social events that chapters sponsor. The houses are for full-time day school fraternity members who graduated from high school at least one full year prior to their anticipated move-in date.

Kappa Alpha

  • $1.7 million home
  • Housing for 23 residents
  • 13,600 sq. ft. of living space
  • Each suite features a bathroom and living room with furniture provide
  • Features a 1,000 recreation room with a big screen TV, three leather couches, kitchen, bar and more
  • Basement “party room” features special lighting and a DJ booth
  • Located on the northwest corner of campus at 1340 N. Robberson 

Lambda Chi Alpha

Lambda Chi Alpha house.

  • $1.6 million home
  • Housing for 25 residents
  • 13,000 sq. ft., which includes bedrooms, study areas, and common activity areas.
  • Located on the northwest corner of campus at 1345 N. Jefferson

Sigma Nu

Sigma Nu house.

  • $1.6 million home
  • Housing for 24 residents
  • 12,346 sq. ft. of living space, study space and common activity areas
  • Spacious recreation room
  • Located on the northwest corner of campus at 1335 N. Jefferson

Sigma Pi

Sigma Pi house.

  • $1.4 million home
  • Housing for 26 residents
  • More than 10,000 square feet of floor space including a large meeting room, chapter room, study, and front and back verandas.
  • Separate apartment for the house director
  • Located on the northwest corner of campus at 1320 N. Robberson

Residence Life

There are plenty of resources available on campus. Your best advocate is your Resident Assistant or Community Assistant (RACA)! RACAs are live-in staff members who provide you with resources on campus, plan fun events, and help students in emergency situations. We also have Residence Directors who live in the building who supervise the RACAs and provide advanced support. RDs are either full-time employees or graduate assistants who are very knowledgeable about Drury. You can meet the staff here!

Interested in becoming a RACA? Check out the RACA hiring process below.

RACA Selection Process

 

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