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Modified Traditional Residential Experience

Double Occupancy/Community Bathroom

» OSU's only all-women hall
Opened in 2015, University Commons North is a five stories hall for women and features a community-living style for all classifications. The hall is home to 320 residents.
Built as a modified traditional hall, North Commons offers bedrooms in small groupings (6-8 rooms) that share one community bathroom. All rooms are furnished and offer nine-month, academic-year leases,

Location

The University Commons Complex is conveniently located next door to the North Dining Hall and across the street from the Colvin Recreation Center at the corner of Cleveland Street and Hall of Fame Avenue.

Closest dining options
Adams Market / North Dining / Roots


Closest academic building
North Classroom Building 


Walk time to Colvin Recreation Center: 4 min
Walk time to Edmon Low Library: 11 min

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University Commons: Unit Details and RatesFloor plans may be mirror images depending on location. All dimensions are approximate and may vary from room to room. *Rates are subject to change by approval of the OSU Board of Regents. Rates are per person and include all utilities. Monthly rates are for comparison purposes only.

University Commons North: Room Plan

2 beds/community bathroom

Occupancy: 2 residents

 

About the room

  • Bedroom: 12 feet 5 inches by 13 feet 8 inches
  • Built-in closets: 2 feet 8 inches by 4 feet
  • Exterior window: 64 inches wide by 85 inches tall

*Rates for 2024-2025

  • $683 per month
  • $3,071 per semester

The Commons: A Bare Room Video

What's included at The Commons

Room Amenities

Per person

  • 1 bed frame and mattress (XL twin)
  • 1 work table
  • 1 two-position chair
  • 1 rolling drawers
  • 2 stackable dresser units
  • 1 built-in closet

Unit 

  • Mini blinds
  • Central heat and air conditioning
  • Thermostat control
  • Smoke detector and sprinkler system

Move-In Overview

 

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Approved and prohibited personal items

 

Personalizing my room

 

Micro-fridge rentals

Hall Amenities

University Commons North: OSU 's Women Only Hall

Constructed: 2015

Net square footage: 388,104

Typical building occupancy: 320

Number of floors: 5

Elevator


Services

Common Areas

  • Community bathrooms with individual lockers, built-in shelving and private shower and toilet stalls
  • Community kitchens
  • Free, unlimited laundry facilities
  • Resident lounges (recreation and games) on each floor
  • Water-bottle filling stations
  • Group and individual study nooks

Grounds

  • Outdoor gathering areas with landscaped and maintained grounds
  • Bicycle racks 

About Common Areas

 

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