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Hanson Hall

PHOTO: Hanson Hall

Hanson Hall, completed in 1968, was named for Raus Hanson, a former professor of Geography.

Hanson Hall is arranged in suites of three bedrooms that share a common lounge. Two suites share a community bath, which is cleaned on a regular basis by housekeeping staff. There are three quad rooms which house four students with a private bath. Residents are responsible for the cleanliness of bathrooms that are not accessible from a common hallway.

Hanson has a kitchen, laundry room, a study lounge, and a TV lounge with a vending area, microwave oven, and recreational equipment for use by residents. Wireless internet access is available near the basement study lounge.

A typical room in Hanson Hall has:

  • Two single beds with innerspring mattresses, all bunkable and adjustable
  • Two individual desks with chairs
  • Two built-in wardrobes with top storage
  • Two chests of drawers
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Mirror
  • Roller shades
  • TV cable hookup and internet access (wired)
  • Tiled floors
  • This building is not air-conditioned

Room Specs

PHOTO: Village floorplan

Typical Hanson Suite

Room Size: 11'5" x 14'

Suite Common Area Size: 14'6" x 10'10"

Window Size:3'11" x 5'5"

Ceiling Height: 7'11"

Suite Furniture: small sofa, end table and two chairs

Typical Hanson Quad

PHOTO: Village floorplan

Room Size: 23'5"x 14'7"

Window Size: 3'11"x 5'5"

Ceiling Height: 7'11"

 

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The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community.

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