Wallace Residence

[Heather Mitchell]

Thelargest of our residence halls, the multi-winged Wallace Residence Center houses over 800 students. Home to both first-year and upper-level students, Wallace is centrally located and shares its Eatery Dining Hall and outdoor quad area with our other residence halls. With its lounges, community spaces and study facilities, Wallace allows for fun, recreation and studying.

First-year students living in the residence halls and all students living in Wallace, Theophilus Tower, North Campus Communities and McConnell are required to have a meal plan. Meal plan information can be found on the Idaho Eats Website.

Gooding is one of four wings in Wallace Residence Center consisting of six co-ed floors with gender-specific suites. Gooding is a first-year living option only. Each room includes two twin XL beds (bunk style), one large vanity with sink, two closets, two desks and chairs. Restrooms are located in the middle of each four-person suite. Suites are gender specific and located on a co-ed floor. All residence hall rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave.

Willey is one of four wings in Wallace Residence Center consisting of six co-ed floors with gender-specific suites. Willey is a first-year living option only. Each room includes two twin XL beds (bunk style), one large vanity with sink, two closets, two desks and chairs. Restrooms are located in the middle of each four-person suite. Suites are gender specific and located on a co-ed floor. All residence hall rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave.

Ballard is one of four wings in Wallace Residence Center consisting of four co-ed floors with gender-specific suites. Each room includes two twin XL beds (bunk style), one large vanity with sink, two closets, two desks and chairs. Restrooms are located in the middle of each four-person suite. Suites are gender specific and located on a co-ed floor. All residence hall rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave.

Each room includes two twin XL beds (bunk style), one large vanity with sink, two closets, two desks and chairs. Restrooms are located in the middle of each four-person suite. Suites are gender specific and located on a co-ed floor. All residence hall rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave.

Newly updated, Stevenson 2nd floor features a new look never before seen at the University of Idaho. All rooms on the floor are single rooms with a shared bathroom between each suite. Rooms now have private entrances into the bathroom with a lockable sliding barn door. Floors are an easy to clean laminate. USB charging stations have been added. Every inch of the room has been updated making 2nd floor the jewel of Wallace Residence Center.

Each room includes a twin XL bed, modular wardrobe, dresser, chair and vanity. Restrooms are located in the middle of each two-person suite. Suites are gender specific and located on a co-ed floor. All residence hall rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave.

Wallace Hall is located on the corner of Macalester Street and Summit Avenue. Originally constructed in 1907, Wallace Hall is the oldest residence hall on campus. Now a co-ed dorm, Wallace once housed only women. The building is known for its hardwood floors, marble staircases, the formal lounge, and historical charm.

Wallace 4th floor is also home to The Substance-Free Affirming Community. The residents who apply to this community seek a floor that intentionally refrains from alcohol or other drugs through a harm reduction framework. Students who apply should align with the values of the community by seeking a non-judgemental environment that is mutually supportive of each other. This community is intended to support both students in recovery (identify as a person with a history of substance abuse), and those students who are more sober curious.

Discover life on campus at Baldwin Wallace - imagine waking up in your residence hall in the morning, grabbing a quick breakfast with a friend, followed by a short walk to your first class of the day. By living on campus, you'll easily make connections and stay involved, plus everything you need is nearby - from grocery shopping to restaurants to the library. Living on BW's campus means you'll be surrounded by the support of faculty and peers throughout your academic journey.

Constitution Hall houses students in single and double rooms that are co-educational by floor. The building has East and West sections with single gender restrooms and shower areas per floor. There are two lounges in each section for social and study activities, newly renovated kitchen in Constitution West and an outdoor recreational space that includes a basketball court. It's home to first-year students.

Davidson Commons is comprised of 54,688-square feet of new and renovated space and also includes Klein and Saylor halls. Davidson hall has study lounges, a large glass walled atrium for studying and events, modern kitchens and indoor bike storage. The halls also use geo-exchange technology for heating, which is eco-friendly and allows individual room heating and cooling. Another eco-friendly feature of Davidson Commons is a large outdoor green space with sustainable elements including native plantings and a butterfly garden where students can gather, socialize or study. Davidson Hall also has a gas fireplace for residents to enjoy.

In addition to the standard furniture provided in all halls, suites contain a dining table with four chairs and two sofa style chairs. The four person suites also contain a loveseat and end table while the six person suites contain a couch and coffee table. The double rooms that are not part of a suite contain a sofa style chair. Each suite also has its own bathroom. Davidson Commons has handicap accessible rooms available.

Ernsthausen Hall houses students in single and double rooms that are co-educational by room. The hall features central air-conditioning, a laundry area per floor, two vending areas, and single gender restrooms and shower areas per wing. The main lounge features a two-story cathedral ceiling with a gas fireplace. There are two additional lounges on the upper floor, as well as lounges at the end of each of the eight hallways. The building is handicap accessible and has an elevator. Ernsthausen was the first residence hall in Ohio with geothermal heating and cooling. Ernsthausen houses students who participate in fraternity and sorority life.

Findley Hall houses students in single and double rooms that are co-educational by floor. The hall is air-conditioned and the main lounge is a favorite gathering place for students who enjoy the large screen TV and fireplace. Findley also features a large multipurpose room and kitchen with ping-pong and ample space for studying as well as providing easy access to the basketball and sand volleyball courts on the North Quad.

Front Street Residence Hall opened in fall 2018 as BW's newest residence hall. The building houses students in studio and double rooms on three floors of a mixed-use complex. The ground floor commercial space includes The Buzz on Front (BW spirit shop), Starbucks and more.

Heritage Hall houses students in double and triple rooms that are co-educational by floor. Heritage is BW's largest residence hall and is divided into five sections. It's home to first-year students. Heritage features a kitchenette, four section lounges which are used as social and study spaces and a large main lounge. The hall also houses Aramark, Printing Services, and the Commuter Student Lounge.

Lang Hall houses students in single, double and triple rooms that are co-educational by floor. There are large lounges on the first and fourth floors along with a kitchen on the first floor. Lang is the only residence hall with its own dining hall. Lang also has easy access to the basketball and sand volleyball courts on the North Quad.

21 Beech houses first-year conservatory students in double rooms that are co-educational by floor. The hall features both a study lounge and a social lounge, as well as a kitchen. The entire building is air-conditioned and designed to create a house-like setting.

Carmel Living Learning Center houses students in double rooms that are co-educational by room. The hall features suite-style rooms with a two-person room connected to a neighboring two-person room through a shared restroom and shower area. The hall has lounges at both ends of each floor, classrooms in the middle of the second and third floors, and a common kitchen at the east end of the first floor. It is also air-conditioned, handicap accessible and includes an elevator.

North Hall was newly renovated in 2022 and houses students in double rooms that are co-educational by room. The hall features double rooms with salon-style community bathrooms (private sink, shower and toilet area). It has a large gathering space on the first floor with a new kitchen, as well as a new multipurpose room that can be used for wellness, classroom space and hall programming. It is also air-conditioned, handicap accessible and includes an elevator. STEM students are eligible and encouraged to live in North Hall.

Current students will select housing assignments on March 27 and can log in to Jacket Connect for details. Incoming students who apply by June 15 will select housing on July 8. Those who apply after June 15 will be assigned on a rolling basis. Please check your BW email address for information on the process and housing assignments.

Due to summer conferences, rooms are not available for viewing or measuring prior to check in. The Admission Office does include a "show room" visit during campus tours. Videos of residence hall rooms are also available to current BW students at bw.erezlife.com under resources.

Note: Residents of Davidson Commons (Davidson, Klein and Saylor halls), Carmel, Front Street Residence Hall, campus apartments or a room that has a private bathroom, MUST bring toilet, shower and sink cleaning supplies.

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