Blanton Hall was built in the early 1980s and was renovated in 2011. Reopened in Fall 2012, this five-story building houses approximately 675 residents in suite-style consisting of two adjoining double and/or triple rooms connected by a bathroom and is also home to the Plaza at Blanton dining hall and the Student Health Center. Each residential floor consists of four wings housing 4 Resident Assistants within each wing. The front desk area is staffed by Service Assistants which is operational 24 hours per day.
Typical Blanton Hall Suite Room (12 x 17 feet)
Please note that the room layout shown represents a general building floor plan. Some rooms may differ from this layout.
Photo Gallery
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- A desk and bed in a Single Room in Blanton Hall.
- The other side of a Single Room in Blanton Hall with a student’s bed.
- The bathroom in a Single Room in Blanton Hall with a shower.
- Another angle of the bathroom in a Single Room in Blanton Hall.
- One side of a double room in Blanton Hall with a bed and desk decorated by a student.
- Another side of a double room in Blanton Hall with a bed and desk decorated by a student.
- The bathroom to a Blanton Double Room as seen from one of the connecting rooms.
- A Triple in Blanton Hall showcasing a bunk bed and desk.
- Another side of the room in a Triple in Blanton Hall with a bunk bed and a desk underneath.
- A student’s desk and mini fridge in a Blanton Hall Triple.
Building Amenities
- 5 floors
- 2 elevators
- 2 laundry rooms per floor
- Service desk staffed 24 hours per day in lobby
- Home to the Plaza at Blanton (Dunkin Donuts, Jersey Mike’s and Chili’s)
- Home to the University Health Center
- 2 community lounges per floor
- 2 study rooms per floor
- Community kitchen
- Main floor Atrium containing TV, pool tables, ping pong tables, air hockey and foosball
- Building HVAC notes:
- Air conditioning – air conditioning is provided from mid-Spring through mid-Fall, do note air conditioning is not provided outside of this time period.
- Heat – heat is provided mid-Fall through mid-Spring, do note heat is not provided outside of this time period.
- Each room has a thermostat to control their HVAC unit individually.
Blanton Hall Room Features for Doubles (Per Resident)
- Extra-long twin bed
- Wardrobe closet
- 3-drawer dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Individual internet and University network access, WiFi
- Wired for over 100 HD cable TV channels
Blanton Hall Room Features for Triples (Per Resident)
- Extra-long twin bed (2 beds are bunked, 1 bed is lofted)
- Wardrobe closet
- 3-drawer dresser
- Desk
- Chair
- Individual internet and University network access, WiFi
- Wired for over 100 HD cable TV channels