A Comprehensive Guide to UVM Freshman Dorms

Choosing a dorm is a crucial part of the freshman experience at the University of Vermont (UVM). This guide provides an overview of various UVM dorms, drawing from student experiences to help incoming freshmen make informed decisions.

Overview of UVM Dorms

University of Vermont (UVM) 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. To get a clearer picture of specific dorm layouts, CampusReel hosts dorm tours of University of Vermont (UVM), and every one is different. The University of Vermont (UVM) dorms dimension depend on the residence hall. This information is usually contained in one of the dorm room tours of University of Vermont (UVM) on CampusReel.

Central Campus Dorms

CCRH and Converse

CCRH and Converse boast an ideal campus location. However, some students find living on Central campus isolating. One student noted, “Living on Central campus my first year made me feel very isolated.” They also said, “I noticed myself staying in the small circle of Central campus.” In contrast, “When I lived in CCRH, you had the gym, dining hall and classes all in one place”.

Converse: A Dorm with a Haunting Reputation

Converse is a medieval-looking, gray stone building that looks straight out of Hogwarts. It is generally accepted that its haunted (even by some staff) but the legends vary. One of the most popular theories is that because it was built before ‘child-proof’ windows became the norm, people used to throw themselves out the top floor to their deaths. Another theory comes from the dorm’s proximity to the medical school. Converse is nestled right by both the medical school and the hospital, leading people to believe it is inhabited by the souls of those who died inside the UVM medical center.

Equally upsetting is the fact that there are no dining halls close to the hall, and the closest one doesn’t serve dinner. This means that if you want to eat dinner, you better catch a bus over to Simpson dining on Redstone campus, or the aforementioned Grundle.

Read also: All About Freshman Dorms at BU

Redstone Campus Dorms

Patterson Hall

Redstone campus is actually one of the most desirable campuses at the university, and my freshman dorm, Patterson, is one of the cleanest, newest, and nicest buildings on Redstone, if not one of the nicest dorms at The University of Vermont. Not only that, but Redstone is directly across from the best dining hall on campus, has its own gym and is close to the main gym, and has its own bus that only drives between Redstone and Central Campus.

Coolidge: The "Trap House"

Coolidge is situated right on the edge of Redstone Campus, which makes it slightly more desirable. However, it is still one of the scarier dorms I have ever been in. The first time I entered this dorm I was physically knocked over by two guys chasing each other out of the building. The music is so loud I can barely hear my friends (good luck studying here) and people are drinking out of the bottle in the hallway… on a Wednesday night. One student recounted an experience with an intoxicated RA who offered pizza, highlighting the chaotic atmosphere.

Athletic Campus Dorms

University Heights South

University Heights South was one of the nicest freshman dorms I have ever seen. I was incredibly lucky to live there. I shared a dorm room with one roommate and then was connected to my suitemates through a Jack and Jill bathroom. I love being in this building because it is so close to the gym and a lot of my friends live on Athletic Campus. I enjoy how it is in the middle of Redstone and Central because my walks to and from class aren't that long. Also a perk is that my floor is all sophomores so I have been able to connect with people that are in the same grade as me. I think this is one of the nicest dorms on campus! UHeights South is at a great location on campus, it's in between Central Campus and Redstone Campus and has many bus stops near, so getting to class or anywhere is easy and doesn't take too long. The building itself is fairly big and kept clean. Each floor has common rooms, and each dorm has a private bathroom that is shared with only your roommate(s). Unlike most of the other dorms on campus, there is AC here, but UVM tends to turn it off early in the fall semester. The building also has a green roof, where you can sit outside and do work or hang out.

Trinity Campus Dorms

Trinity is a bad place to live because it is far away from everything. Recently, the school has tried to make some improvements by adding some dining options and a gym, but it is still seriously lacking.

Mercy: Small Rooms and Unenthusiastic RAs

While some Trinity dorms, such as McAuley, have the benefit of bigger rooms, Mercy is just gross. The dorms are tiny, and to be honest smell pretty weird too. One of the worst part of living way out here is that the RAs don’t want to live there either. RAs that get assigned to live on Trinity have really gotten the short end of the stick as far as placement. While of course some of them make the best of it, you can expect your RA to be a little lackluster when it comes to planning fun events or doing anything that requires a positive attitude.

Read also: On-Campus Living at PSU

Other Dorms

Harris-Millis: Confusing Layout and "The Grundle"

One of Harris-Millis’ so-called perks is that it is attached to a dining hall. However, you should know that this dining hall is not-so-affectionally known to students as ‘the Grundle.’

Jeanne Mance: A Dorm Apart

Jeanne Mance. Firstly, if you were unlucky to be placed in this terrifying pit of despair, I am so sorry. Secondly, get out of there. Not only is this dorm not even on a campus, its partly down College street. Last semester a girl moved into my dorm from Jeanne Mance, and she was constantly surprised by how clean, nice, and safe everything was here. I asked her why she decided to move, and she said that the last straw was when they found heroin needles in the bathroom.

Millis

I lived in Millis last year and it was a little confusing to get around. Great location and nicest dorms other than central campus. Mostly quiet but people above me are loud and even though we have complained multiple times, they still are loud.

Dudley H

It's been quiet and relaxing, laundry can be busy on the weekends when everyone is doing it, but other than that it's fine.

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