Placer Hall

Residence Life is proud to welcome you to Placer Hall.  This new six-story building was developed for second-year students and offers 50 suite-style units, each with a living room and a bathroom. Built in an industrial-loft design, Placer features exposed ceilings, concrete floors, and exposed piping -- creating an urban oasis on campus.  About half of the suites consist of 2 double bedrooms, while the other suites have 4 single bedrooms. Community lounges, kitchens and group study spaces are provided throughout the building.  

Highlights of Placer Hall include:

  • Suites equipped with loftable beds, desk/chair, wardrobe, couch, and coffee table
  • 3 community kitchens
  • 1 large group study room and 3 small group study rooms
  • Large 1st floor gaming lounge with a pool table
  • 3 lounges
  • Grubby Gold laundry room on 1st floor
  • Parking available in yellow parking lots (around Rocker I, Rocker II, and Placer). The Placer yellow parking permit is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis through Parking Services.
  • Staff of 5 Resident Advisors and 1 Assistant Area Coordinator.

Placer Hall Single Suite

Average Living Room 17'7'' x 9'5''
Average Bedroom 8' x 9'10''

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Placer Hall Double Suite

Average Living Room 13' x 9'5''
Average Bedroom 14'7'' x 9'10''

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Take a Tour!

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2022-2023 IMPORTANT DATES

Residence Life Staff Applications
Information Sessions Begin January 25
Applications Open January 27
Visit the Residential Education Hiring Page

New Student Housing Sign-Up
Application Opens February 13
Visit the New Student Sign-Up Page

Lottery Numbers Emailed
Sent to emails on March 1
For returners required to live on campus

Spring Break - Traditional Halls Close
March 11 - March 19
Details available here

Returning Student Housing Sign Up
March 20 - March 26 varying by group
Returning Student Housing Selection

May Closing
Halls close at noon on May 6
5pm on May 7th for graduating students