Residence Life
The exterior of the front of Blanton Hall from an elevated angle.

Blanton Hall

Blanton Hall was built in the early 1980s and was renovated in 2011. Reopened in Fall 2012, this five-story building houses approximately 675 residents in suite-style consisting of two adjoining double and/or triple rooms connected by a bathroom and is also home to the Plaza at Blanton dining hall and the Student Health Center. Each residential floor consists of four wings housing 4 Resident Assistants within each wing. The front desk area is staffed by Service Assistants which is operational 24 hours per day.

Typical Blanton Hall Suite Room (12 x 17 feet)

A typical Double Room in Blanton with a shared bathroom in between two doubles.

Please note that the room layout shown represents a general building floor plan. Some rooms may differ from this layout.

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  • A desk and bed in a Single Room in Blanton Hall.
    A desk and bed in a Single Room in Blanton Hall.
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  • The other side of a Single Room in Blanton Hall with a student's bed.
    The other side of a Single Room in Blanton Hall with a student’s bed.
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  • The bathroom in a Single Room in Blanton Hall with a shower.
    The bathroom in a Single Room in Blanton Hall with a shower.
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  • Another angle of the bathroom in a Single Room in Blanton Hall.
    Another angle of the bathroom in a Single Room in Blanton Hall.
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  • One side of a double room in Blanton Hall with a bed and desk decorated by a student.
    One side of a double room in Blanton Hall with a bed and desk decorated by a student.
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  • Another side of a double room in Blanton Hall with a bed and desk decorated by a student.
    Another side of a double room in Blanton Hall with a bed and desk decorated by a student.
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  • The bathroom to a Blanton Double Room as seen from one of the connecting rooms.
    The bathroom to a Blanton Double Room as seen from one of the connecting rooms.
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  • A Triple in Blanton Hall showcasing a bunk bed and desk.
    A Triple in Blanton Hall showcasing a bunk bed and desk.
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  • Another side of the room in a Triple in Blanton Hall with a bunk bed and a desk underneath.
    Another side of the room in a Triple in Blanton Hall with a bunk bed and a desk underneath.
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  • A student's desk and minifridge in a Blanton Hall Triple.
    A student’s desk and mini fridge in a Blanton Hall Triple.
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Building Amenities
  • 5 floors
  • 2 elevators
  • 2 laundry rooms per floor
  • Service desk staffed 24 hours per day in lobby
  • Home to the Plaza at Blanton (Dunkin Donuts, Jersey Mike’s and Chili’s)
  • Home to the University Health Center
  • 2 community lounges per floor
  • 2 study rooms per floor
  • Community kitchen
  • Main floor Atrium containing TV, pool tables, ping pong tables, air hockey and foosball
  • Building HVAC notes:
    • Air conditioning – air conditioning is provided from mid-Spring through mid-Fall, do note air conditioning is not provided outside of this time period.
    • Heat – heat is provided mid-Fall through mid-Spring, do note heat is not provided outside of this time period.
    • Each room has a thermostat to control their HVAC unit individually.
Blanton Hall Room Features for Doubles (Per Resident)
  • Extra-long twin bed
  • Wardrobe closet
  • 3-drawer dresser
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Individual internet and University network access, WiFi
  • Wired for over 100 HD cable TV channels
Blanton Hall Room Features for Triples (Per Resident)
  • Extra-long twin bed (2 beds are bunked, 1 bed is lofted)
  • Wardrobe closet
  • 3-drawer dresser
  • Desk
  • Chair
  • Individual internet and University network access, WiFi
  • Wired for over 100 HD cable TV channels