Exterior of Columbia Hall at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg

Traditional Residence Hall

Completed in 1970 with a project cost of around $1.8 million dollars, Columbia Hall is a nine-story structure that houses 376 students. Columbia Hall features two wings per floor with one Community Assistant per wing. Additional areas in the lobby include the front desk, study rooms and offices.

In the Summer of 2009, Columbia Hall underwent renovations which included a new entryway, all new room furniture, paint and study areas.

During the summers of 2017 and 2018, work was completed on Columbia Hall to add air conditioning to all student rooms.

Overview and Amenities

Access ControlCard-operated building and room access
LaundryFacilities located on ground floor
InternetHigh-speed University wireless (WiFi) network
TelevisionOne connection per room
FurnitureRooms include
— Bed (x2)
— Closet (x2)
— Desk with chair (x2)
AppliancesMicro-fridge (3.1 ft3)
Room Dimensions*16' 0" x 11' 6" (≅ 184 ft2)
Carpet Size12' x 9' (not provided)
Mattress Size75" L x 36" W x 7" H
— Twin or Twin XL sheets suggested
Bed Height24"
Closet Size78" H x 36" W x 23" D
Air ConditioningYes
ElevatorYes; 2
Dedicated ParkingNo
Meal PlanRequired; A, B, C or E
MiscellaneousStudy lounges on each floor
Learning Communities
— American Sign Language
— Health Sciences
— Nursing

*Approximate dimensions; rooms may vary

 

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About Columbia Hall

1970
Constructed
376
Residents
16
Resident Assistants
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