West Liberty University - Residence Life

Residence Life

There are currently a total of seven residence halls on campus. All residence halls are non-smoking. Each residence hall offers its own laundry facilities, and all are located in close proximity to academic buildings and dining.

BETA HALL Beta Hall has air conditioned suites with semi-private baths. Two rooms share a bathroom, making the bathrooms semi-private. There is one lounge per floor for social and study space. The first floor is for students 21 and over, it is the only residence hall on campus where alcohol is permitted.

BONAR HALL Bonar Hall, the Honors Residenced of West Liberty University, is named for John S. Bonar, president from 1926 to 1933. Originally a male dormitory, it is now carpeted, individually heated with semi-private baths.

BOYD HALL Boyd Hall was named for Mrs. Robert Lee Boyd of Wheeling in recognition of her services as a member of the State Board of Education.

CURTIS HALL Curtis Hall, newly renovated in 2004, is a coed freshman residence, is named in honor of General William B. Curtis and his family. The hall has community bathrooms and a lounge on each floor. It has four floors; two floors that house only women and two that house only men. Females floors have female Resident Assistants, and male floors have male Resident Assistants.

HUGHES HALL Hughes Hall was named for Raymond G. Hughes, member of the English faculty from 1931 until 1970. Hughes Hall is suite style, fully carpeted with air conditioning and semi-private baths.

KRISE HALL Krise Hall is a co-ed residence hall that houses freshmen and upperclassmen. The hall was named for Nelle M. Krise, a member of the faculty from 1926 to 1966. The hall has air-conditioned suites with semi-private baths.

ROGERS HALL Rogers Hall was named for Mrs. George Rogers, Dean of Women for 1937-1952. The hall has community bathrooms and a lounge on each floor. Rogers Hall also houses the “Marketplace,” the on-campus dining facility.

CAMPUS APARTMENTS AND HOUSES Campus apartments and houses are adjacent to campus and offer housing for upperclass students. The number of units available varies by semester and year and is competitive in selection.

INTRAMURAL AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLUB - For men and women majoring in physical education. INTRAMURALS - An intramural program for both men and women, provides participation in a breadth of activity, such as basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, swimming, racquetball, walleyball, ping pong, billiards, flag football, aerobics, euchre, and 3-on-3 basketball. This program is operated by the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.