Kent State University Freshman Dorm Options: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing the right dorm is a crucial part of the freshman experience at Kent State University. This guide provides an overview of the various residence hall options available, highlighting their unique features and amenities to help you find the perfect fit. Kent State’s residence halls are subject to debate every year, so understanding your options is key.
Understanding Room Features and Amenities
Before diving into specific dorms, it's helpful to understand some common features and amenities found in Kent State's residence halls.
Linen Requirements
Residence hall rooms contain uniquely sized, extra-long mattresses (36”x 80”), so regular-sized sheets, mattress pads and comforters will not fit. To help you avoid frustration, the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) sells custom-made linens for Kent State’s specially sized mattresses. Linens will be delivered to your home address.
Lofts
A loft is an elevated twin bed designed to make your college room more usable by expanding its floor space. Lofts provide almost 45 square feet of additional space. It’s like building a 5-foot- by-9-foot addition to your room. Loftable furniture is provided in all halls except Beall, Engleman, Leebrick, and McDowell Halls.
Microfridge Units
Microfridge units feature a microwave oven and compact refrigerator/freezer combination that offers convenience and cost effectiveness. Microfridges are provided every residence hall except Engleman Hall (full size refrigerator/freezer provided within suites).
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Dorm Options
Centennial Courts
Centennial Courts are Kent State’s newest dorms, built in 2002. The dorms are made up of six buildings in Centennial Court A, B, C, D, E and F. Centennial Courts sits on March 25th, 2025. Centennial Courts’ Bridge provides fast walk ways on March 25th, 2025. As one of the newer residence halls on campus, Centennial Courts features several glass lounges, common areas, kitchen facilities and a fireplace. Centennial Courts is located within a quick walk from Rosie’s, Munchies Market and Prentice Cafe, a gluten-free dining hall. With four floors, halls are co-ed and house first-year through upper-class students. Comprised of two-person semi-suites with shared bath.
Sophomore VCD major Sophia O’Leary and Sophomore Aerospace Engineer major Ben Windt use Centennial Court’s Lounge on March 25th, 2025. “When I applied to the dorms, when you can request your rooms, I put every Centennial above everything else because I knew I wanted a private bathroom,” McGinley said. “Honestly, it makes life so much easier not having to go to a communal bathroom. Certain Centennial rooms can be a triple room, where three roommates have to share a space normally allotted for two.
Tri-Towers
Tri-Towers sits on March 25th, 2025. Tri-Towers is Kent’s tallest dorm, made up of Wright Hall, Koonce Hall and Leebrick Hall. Tri-Towers are notably connected to the Tri-Towers Rotunda. The two-story building is connected to all three halls and houses the laundry room, a small gym and Rosie’s Diner. Hallway leads to Koonce Hall of Tri Towers on March 25th, 2025. Washing and Drying Machines serve students at Tri Towers on March 25th, 2025. Similar to Eastway, Tri-Towers also offers residents a dining hall, Rosie’s Diner and Market, at the center of the three halls. In total, Tri-Towers houses approximately 1,335 first-year and upper-class students. All rooms in Tri-Towers contain twin-extra large beds, carpeting and air conditioning.
“I’ve seen stuff about Tri-Towers bathrooms and the conditions just did not look favorable whatsoever,” Naughton said. “I feel like this space is still pretty good, even though I’m pretty sure it’s a two-person room but three people got into it. “The room sizes are awkward,” Deraimo said. “They’re rectangular. “The communal bathrooms are not bad unless your floor is good at communicating,” she said. “Mine is not good at communicating. Mine argues constantly over everything. “It’s close to the Rec Center as well,” Deraimo said.
Koonce and Wright halls are comprised of double rooms. They include semi-loftable furniture and microfridges. If you’re looking for a more private space, Leebrick Hall’s single rooms may be the best option for you.
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Eastway
Eastway Dining Hall. Comprised of four halls connected by a dining hall, Eastway Fresh Food Company, Eastway marks the hub of on-campus living. Each hall houses approximately 245 first-year students and is comprised of mostly double rooms.
“I like the convenience of it,” Stewart said. “I think the rooms are pretty decently sized, like a little small, a little close together, but I feel like that’s normal,” Stewart said.
Ida B. Korb Hall
Houses Ida B. Korb Hall: Situated between Eastway and Tri-Towers, Korb Hall is the perfect place for students who want to be within a short walk of both Eastway Fresh Food Co. and Rosie’s. With six floors, Korb houses approximately 200 freshman students and is comprised of two-person double rooms that are co-ed by room. Korb also offers gender-inclusive rooming options. All rooms in Korb contain twin-extra large beds, loft-able furniture, microfridges, carpeting and air-conditioning.
New Front
For students looking to be closer to front campus, housing in New Front offers a variety of different options. Dining near New Front housing includes Muchines Market and Prentice Cafe, located on the first floor of Prentice Hall.
The Quad
Located in the heart of campus, The Quad offers the most central location to all of campus. The Quad is within a short walk of the Student Center and many other academic buildings.
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Twin Towers
For students who want some privacy but are still looking to live with roommates, Twin Towers offers the best of both worlds. Rooms in Twin Towers feature a common area shared by two residents and two separate sleeping areas with separate room key cards. Dining near Twin Towers includes Eastway and Rosie’s. Comprised of suites.
Van Campen Hall
Situated on the edge of campus, Van Campen is the perfect place for residents looking to be away from the hustle and bustle. With three floors, Van Campen houses approximately 56 students and is comprised of double, triple, and quad rooms.
General Advice for Choosing a Dorm
- Go to hall council meetings: Get involved with what’s going on in your hall!
- Participate in hall events: Hall events are a great way to meet other students in your residence hall!
- Get to know your Resident Assistant (RA): Have a question about your residence hall? Need advice? Talk to your RA!
- Meet your floormates: Another great way to meet other students in your residence hall is by introducing yourself to your floormates!
- Consider your priorities: Do you value privacy, social interaction, proximity to dining, or quiet study spaces?
Additional Information
Kent State University at Kent (KSU) dorms are similar to most college housing options. Most on-campus residence halls include singles, double, and suites. Floor plans vary from residence hall to residence hall. CampusReel hosts dorm tours of Kent State University at Kent (KSU), and every one is different. The Kent State University at Kent (KSU) dorms dimension depend on the residence hall. This information is usually contained in one of the dorm room tours of Kent State University at Kent (KSU) on CampusReel.
Please understand that individual rooms may vary slightly in size.
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