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Marshall University's First Year Residence Halls
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First-Year Residence Halls

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Welcome to First-Year North & South

Marshall University’s dedicated first-year residence halls were designed to help you transition into college life while building strong friendships and support systems from day one. With shared spaces to study, hang out, or get involved, these halls put you at the heart of the Marshall experience.

Fast Facts

Hall Type

Traditional, co-ed buildings, private bathrooms

Room Types

Double occupancy

Capacity

Two buildings, four floors in each building, 782 capacity

Cost

Basic Semester Room Fees

  • Double Occupancy: $3,892.00

Take a look

Students play games in the residence hall lounge

Amenities

  • 24/7 secured access with keycard entry
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Central heating and air conditioning
  • Study lounges on each floor
  • Private bathroom in each room
  • Game room and social lounge in each building
  • Laundry facilities on-site
  • On-site professional and student staff
Students sit at a table studying together in the first year lounge

What Makes First-Year Halls Unique

  • Home to the First-Year Themed Communities
  • Events and programs tailored for first-year students
  • Close-knit community designed for building friendships
  • Just steps away from academic buildings, the Campus Rec Center, Towers Marketplace, Harless Dining Hall and the Memorial Student Center.
Two students smile together in their decorated dorm room

Room Layouts

Typical rooms include two beds, two mattresses (twin XL), two desks, two chairs, two dressers, built-in closets and a full bathroom.

Dimensions:

  • Bedrooms: 13′ 8″ x 11′ 17″
  • Bathroom: 5′ x 5′
  • Windows: 58.5″ x 70.5″
  • Desks: 42″ x 24″ x 30″
  • Dressers: 36″ x 24″ x 30″
  • Closets: 5’1″h x 3’3½”w x 2’1″d

Diagrams:

Marshall University First Year Residence Halls' RA together for a group photo in the playhouse

Hall Staff

The First Year Residence Halls are staffed by a Director, two Assistant Directors, Area Coordinator and Maintenance Technicians. The FY halls also employ 22 Resident Advisors (RAs).

Our Resident Advisors (RAs) live in the building and are dedicated to supporting first-year students with programming, mentoring and community-building.

FYRH Staff

Hall Comparison

Want to Live Here?

Select First-Year Halls as one of your preferences when completing your housing application in the Housing Portal.

Have Questions?

Email housing@marshall.edu or call  304-696-6765 for the Housing and Residence Life office.

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