James Madison University

Our Residence Halls

Spotswood Hall

PHOTO: Spotswood Hall Spotswood Hall, completed in 1917, was named in honor of Alexander Spotswood, and English Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in the early 1700s.

Spotswood Hall, completed in 1917, was named in honor of Alexander Spotswood, an English Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in the early 1700s.

Spotswood Hall reflects a traditional design of long open hallways with rooms on either side of the main corridor.

Most rooms are arranged in suites with two students to a room and two rooms sharing a bath. Students sharing the bath are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of their bathroom.

Spotswood Hall has a kitchen with a microwave oven, vending services, study lounges, TV lounge, and laundry facilities. Wireless internet access is available near the basement.

A typical room in Spotswood Hall has:

  • Two single beds with innerspring mattresses, all bunkable
  • Two individual desks with chairs
  • Two built-in closets
  • Two chests of drawers
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Mini blinds or roller shades
  • TV cable hookup and internet access (wired)
  • Tiled floors
  • This building is not air-conditioned

Room Specs for a Typical Double Room

Room Size: 11' x 12'

Window Size: various

Ceiling Height: various

Our Mission Statement

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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photo Potomac Hall photo Weaver Hall