McPherson Hall

Apartments: 2 or 3 residents per unit

» Part of the Morrison Neighborhood

McPherson Hall is a three-story building next to an open green space. It is home to 108 undergraduates of all classifications and majors. Each unit offers apartment-style living with private or shared bedrooms, bathroom, living room, full-size kitchen and in-unit washer and dryer.

While the buildings are coed, individual units are same gender. All apartments are furnished with nine-month, academic-year leases.

McPherson Hall is named for distinguished OSU alum and business leader Frank A. McPherson.

Location

McPherson Hall is at the corner of Garfield Street and McElroy Road. It's part of the Morrison Neighborhood and a short walk the Griffith Community Center.

Closest dining options
Adams Market / North Dining / Roots

Closest academic building
North Classroom Building

Walk time to Colvin Recreation Center: 10 min
Walk time to Edmon Low Library: 16 min

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McPherson Hall: Floor Plan

2 bedrooms/1 bathroom/1 living room/1 kitchen/1 utility room

Occupancy: 2 or 3 residents

2 bedrooms

Room B: 1 large bedroom: 11 feet 10 inches by 12 feet
- with walk-in closet: 9 feet 7 inches by 4 feet 7 inches
Room A: 1 medium bedroom: 9 feet 10 inches by 13 feet 6 inches
- with built-in closet: 24 inches by 5 feet 5 inches

1 bathroom

Shower/tub, sink, toilet (Resident must provide shower liner and hooks)
1 shower rod

1 living room

12 feet by 12 feet

1 kitchen

8 feet by 8 feet

1 dining area

8 feet by 11 feet

1 utility room

3 feet by 8 feet

*Rates by bedroom for 2024-2025

Large private bedroom:
- $874 per month
- $3,931 per semester
Medium private bedroom:
- $823 per month
- $3,704 per semester
Large shared bedroom:
- $566 per month
- $2,546 per semester

Floor Plan (angled)

McPherson Hall: Floor Plan square

2 Bed/1 Bath Angled Apartment: A Bare Room Video

Floor Plan (square)

McPherson Hall: Floor Plan (square)

2 Bed/1 Bath Apartment: A Bare Room Video

Unit Amenities

Per bedroom

1 bed frame and mattress (full-size)
1 desk and desk chair
1 dresser
1 bookcase
1 closet
1 ceiling fan

Per shared bedroom

1 bed frame and mattress (full-size)
1 bed frame and mattress (XL twin)
1 desk and 1 desk chair (2nd desk/chair to arrive by Sept 2)
2 dressers
1 bookcase
1 closet
1 ceiling fan

Living room

1 couch
1 easy chair
1 coffee table
1 end table
1 ceiling fan

Kitchen with dining area

Sink
Countertop
Storage cabinets
1 dining table and 4 chairs

Appliances (full-size)

1 refrigerator (top-freezer)
1 electric range (stove top and oven)
1 vent hood
1 microwave
1 dishwasher
1 in-sink garbage disposal
1 washer/dryer set

Unit

Balcony or patio accessible from apartment's front door
Mini blinds
Central heat and air conditioning
Thermostat control
Smoke detector and sprinkler system

Move-in Overview

What is my mailing address?

Approved and prohibited personal items

Personalizing my room

Micro-fridge rentals

Hall Amenities

Constructed: 2001

Net square footage: 35,155

Typical building occupancy: 108

Number of floors: 3

Services

Lockable key-access to individual living unit and bedroom
Cluster mailbox units with key-access individual mailboxes
Desk Services provided at Griffith Community Center
24-hour maintenance service
During semester breaks/holidays, halls stay open for residents to come and go.
ADA compliant rooms

On-site

Basketball court, sand volleyball, BBQ grills, gazebo and walking trail

Griffith Community Center

Griffith Community Center serves McPherson residents
Indoor gathering spaces with recreation and entertainment areas
- Pool/ping pong tables and games
- Movie-watching area
Outdoor patio and gathering areas with landscaped and maintained grounds
- Lots of seating and benches
- Basketball courts
- Sand volleyball courts
- Hammock poles
- BBQ grill
- Bicycle racks