University Commons South
Modified Traditional Residential Experience
Double Occupancy/Community Bathroom
» Home to Outdoor Adventure LLP
University Commons South offers a modified traditional residential life experience. As part of the University Commons Complex, it opened
in 2015 and is now home to 320 residents,
While the building is coed, individual rooms are same gender with men and women living in different areas. Community bathrooms are provided for small
groupings (six to eight rooms) and are conveniently located in each living area.
All rooms are furnished and offer nine-month, academic-year leases,
Outdoor Adventure occupies the first floor.
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: 2 min
Walk time to Edmon Low Library: 10 min
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Closest dining options
Adams Market / North Dining / Roots
Closest academic building
North Classroom Building
Walk time to Colvin Recreation Center: 2 min
Walk time to Edmon Low Library: 10 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.
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
Approved and prohibited personal items
Hall Amenities
Constructed: 2015
Net square footage; 388,104
Typical building occupancy: 320
Number of floors: 5
Elevator
Services
- Student ID swipe-access into hall and lockable key-access to individual room
- Cluster mailbox units with key-access individual mailboxes
- Desk Services provided at University Commons West
- 24-hour maintenance service
- During semester breaks/holidays, halls stay open for residents to come and go.
- Commercial janitorial cleaning service for common areas, including bathroom supplies
- ADA compliant rooms
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
Technology
- Cable TV
- Computer labs
- Remote printer station
- Wi-Fi access
- Ethernet (in most rooms)
Campus Partners
University Parking and Transportation Services