Somerset Hall | Residential Facilities | Division of Student Affairs

Year Constructed
1949

Location
North Hill Community

Building Type
Traditional

Room Type
Singles, doubles, triples and quads

Bathroom Type
Community bathrooms
Community restroom
Single, all-gender bathrooms
Single, all-gender restrooms

Air Conditioning (AC)
Elevator
Laundry (located on the ground floor of the building)
Kitchen
Vending Machines
Wi-Fi

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

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)
Window Blinds
Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT)
Closet

Furniture Drawing & Measurements (PDF)

Classroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Meeting Room
BioFire Program and Offices located on the ground level of Somerset Hall

Building Info

Category	Specifications
Square Feet	19,926 (NASF), 31,196 (GSF)
University Building #	63
# of Floors	5
Building/Space Gender	Coed
Number of Students	Accommodates approximately 120 residents
AC/Non-AC	AC

Building History

Somerset Hall is a three-story, coed, traditional style building that accommodates approximately 121 residents. All living quarters are comprised of singles, doubles, triples and quads. Most academic buildings and libraries are less than a 5-minute walk away.

Somerset Hall is home to the BioFire living-learning program. Program offices and classroom are located on the ground level of the building.

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

Somerset 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 a fan coil unit for air circulation, and Residential Facilities maintenance staff monitor supply temperatures daily to ensure comfort.

Floor Plans

To view floor plans:

Visit the Facilities Service Central website and sign in with your university login/CAS credentials.
Under Space, select Floor Plans and choose your residence hall and floor.
Use the Measurement Tool to view approximate room dimensions.

Please note: Room dimensions are approximate and may vary by room. Measurements are provided for planning purposes only and include the room's length, width, and window width. Ceiling height, window height and other specific room dimensions are not available at this time.