Kent Hall | Residential Facilities | Division of Student Affairs

Year Constructed
1944

Location
South Hill Community

Building Type
Suites and apartments

Room Type
Singles, doubles, triples and quads

Bathroom Type
Single, all-gender bathrooms

Air Conditioning (AC)
Laundry (located in nearby building Harford Hall)
Wi-Fi

Our residence hall room dimensions and layouts vary — some include single beds, bunk beds, or a combination of both.

Furniture Drawing & Measurements

Single Bed:
- Bed Frame: 81 inches (length) × 40 inches (width) × 38 inches (height - headboard)
  - Footboard: 23 inches (height)
- Under-bed clearance: 11 inches (height)
- Twin mattress: 36 inches (width) × 75 inches (length)
Adjustable Bunk Bed:
- Bed Frame: 81 inches (length) × 40 inches (width) × 61 inches (height)
  - Bottom bunk frame: 49 inches (height)
  - Top bunk frame: 12 inches (height)
- Under-bed clearance: 11 inches (height)
- Twin mattresses (2): 36 inches (width) × 75 inches (length) each

Desk with 1 shelf hutch 42 inches (Width) x 26 inches (Depth) x 30 inches (Height)
Desk Chair
Dresser 5 drawer 28 inches (Width) x 20 inches (Depth) x 47 inches (Height)
Mirror
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
Window Blinds
Kitchen (Apartment Only)

The South Hill Community Service Desk has moved to Calvert Hall for the Fall 2025 semester. Visit Calvert Hall for package and mail pick-up and in-person support.

Building Info

Category	Specifications
Square Feet	13,045 (NASF), 17,879 (GSF)
University Building #	22
# of Floors	4
Building/Space Gender	All Gender
AC/Non-AC	AC

Building History

The first English settlement in Maryland was established in 1631 by William Claibourne on Kent Island, a site perfectly suited for trade with the Native Americans. Kent Island was within the Calvert proprietorship and became “Kent County" in 1642. Furthermore, young gentlemen could learn navigation, Greek, Latin, arithmetic and mercantile skills at the Kent County Free School, established by law in 1723. Charles Peale, the father of artist Charles Willson Peale, was an instructor there during this early period. The Reverend William Smith, D.D., an acquaintance of Washington’s, came to Chestertown in 1780 to take over Peale’s post at the Kent County Free School and to serve as rector of Chester Parish. In the spring of 1782, he persuaded the State Assembly to charter a seminary of universal learning on the Eastern Shore, and George Washington to sit on its Board.

Building Occupants

Students

Building Services

Housekeeping Service Hours:

Weekdays: Services run from Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m. and ending by mid-afternoon. We minimize disruption to residents' routines.
Weekends: Reduced service with restrooms and lounges cleaned once on Saturdays. No regular services on Sundays, which is a day off for our staff.
Emergency Services: Our team remains on call at all times. Available 24/7 through our Service Center at 301-314-9675.

Trash Removal

Residents are required to take their trash to the dumpsters outside their buildings. Housekeeping handles trash and recycling removal from lobbies, lounges, laundry rooms, and common bathrooms twice a day, ensuring clean and welcoming common areas.

HVAC System

Air Conditioned Building with Seasonal Transitioning

Kent Hall operates on a seasonal heating and cooling schedule, with transitions typically occurring in April and October. Depending on the season, heated or chilled water circulates through the pipes to regulate room temperature. Each unit is equipped with an air handler for air circulation, with filters changed three times a year, and a wall-mounted thermostat allowing residents to adjust the mode, fan speed, and temperature setting.

Floor Plans

View the floor plan of Kent Hall

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