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Monroe Hall

Monroe Hall's 123 first-year residents enjoy living on four recently renovated floors.

Monroe is situated near the Sunken Garden, and its classical architecture compliments the historic side of campus. The hall is home to W&M's Monroe Scholars, and residents enjoy numerous lounges and study spaces, communal kitchens on each floor, and first-floor programming spaces.

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Monroe Hall, a four story brick residence hall with classic colonial architecture and dormer windows, surrounded by mature trees and landscaping — Front view of Monroe Hall.

Open lobby area with large windows and seating areas — Rendering of the newly renovated Monroe Hall lobby.

Rendering of bedroom with two beds, two desks, decor and an arched window — Rendering of a newly renovated Monroe Hall double.

Rendering of a large study room with seating areas, desks, chairs, collaboration tables and private group study area with a modern decor — Rendering of the newly renovated Monroe Hall learning commons.

Rendering of a large lounge with kitchen area, peninsula island, seating areas with a couch, chairs, dining table and modern decor — Rendering of the newly renovated Monroe Hall third floor lounge.

Modern decor room with a wall mounted display, copier/scanner, sink and countertops and multi-tiered re-configurable work tables and chairs — Rendering of the newly renovated Monroe Hall project room.

Location & Building Accessibility

Explore nearby! Situated near the Sunken Garden, Monroe Hall is convenient to the Sadler Center and the academic buildings of Old Campus. Residents also enjoy easy access to Zable Stadium, Colonial Williamsburg and Wawa.

226 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA
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Amenities

Coed Housing

Both gender-inclusive & single-gender housing options are available.
Air-Conditioned

All bedrooms are air-conditioned with thermostats.
Smoke-Free

All W&M residence halls are smoking & vape free.
Hall Baths

Each floor has single-use hall bathrooms.
Communal Kitchens

Kitchens are available on each floor.
Laundry

The laundry room is available on the first floor.
Lounges

A lounge area is available on each floor.
Study Areas

A dedicated study area is available on each floor.
Wireless & Wired Internet

Wireless internet service is available in all residence halls. An ethernet card and cable are required for wired internet.
Cable & Streaming

Streaming Contour TV is available to all residents while on the W&M network.

Floor Plans & Public Phones

Floor plans are provided to demonstrate differences between room types. Individual rooms vary. All dimensions and square footage are approximate and should not be relied upon as representation, express or implied, of your actual assigned room.

First Floor

Monroe Hall's first-floor plan. Select the image to display larger.

Select the floor-specific PDF document below for more information about an individual room. If you experience difficulty accessing this information due to a disability, contact Residence Life for assistance.

Monroe First-Floor Room Details

Monroe Hall's first floor includes ten bedrooms with single-use hall bathrooms, a lounge, learning commons, a recreation lounge with an attached kitchen, programming/project rooms, and a laundry room near additional bathrooms (toilet/sink). Stairwells are at both ends of the hall, as well as a central stairwell. The elevator is in the central/front lobby area near the central stairs.

Second Floor

Monroe Hall's second-floor plan. Select the image to display larger.

Monroe Second-Floor Room Details

Monroe Hall's second floor includes 24 bedrooms with single-hall bathrooms and a central lounge, kitchen and study room. Stairwells are at both ends of the hall, as well as a central stairwell. The elevator is in the center/front of the building near the central stairs.

Third Floor

Monroe Hall's third-floor plan. Select the image to display larger.

Monroe Third-Floor Room Details

Monroe Hall's third floor includes 24 bedrooms with a single-use hall bathroom and a central lounge, kitchen, and study room. Stairwells are at both ends of the hall, as well as a central stairwell. The elevator is in the center/front of the building near the central stairs.

Fourth Floor

Monroe Hall's fourth-floor plan. Select the image to display larger.

Monroe Fourth-Floor Room Details

Monroe Hall's fourth floor includes 14 bedrooms with single-hall bathrooms and a central lounge, kitchen and study room. Stairwells are at both ends of the hall. The elevator is located in the center/front of the building.

Furniture Specifications

The following table provides information about the furniture in the residence halls. Please note these specifications are only a guide, and furniture may vary from room to room.

Lofts, carpets, futons, TVs and microfridges can be rented from Dorms Direct. These items are set up in the room before check-in and removed after check-out in May by the supplying vendor.

Three-column table of furniture specifications for traditional residence halls.
Furniture Type	Dimensions	Additional Information (Subject to Change)
Desk	23" W x 41 1/8" L x 30" H	Two box drawers, one file drawer, and one pencil drawer
Desk Shelf	10" W x 40 3/8" L x 30" H	We are phasing out desk shelf units as we renovate and/or replace furniture. Currently, there are some desk shelf units in the following buildings: Camm, Dinwiddie, Fauquier, Gooch, Hardy, Hunt, Lemon, Nicholson, Sororities, Spotswood and Willis
Dresser	24" W x 29" L x 30" H	Three even-sized drawers
Wardrobe	24 3/8" W x 36 1/8" L x 72" H	One fixed 12" shelf above metal clothes hanging rod
Adjustable Wooden Frame Bed	36" W x 80" L Head/Footboard 38" W x 35" H	Space under bed: up to 30"
Mattresses	XL Twin: 36" W x 80" L x 8" D Full Size: 53" W x 80" H	Only Richmond Hall has full-size beds. Exceptions in Richmond Hall are rooms whose room type includes "XLTwin" in the room assignment description.

Monroe Hall

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Location & Building Accessibility

Amenities

Coed Housing

Air-Conditioned

Smoke-Free

Hall Baths

Communal Kitchens

Laundry

Lounges

Study Areas

Wireless & Wired Internet

Cable & Streaming

Floor Plans & Public Phones

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Furniture Specifications

Furniture Specifications