Wentz Hall
Traditional Residential Experience
Double Occupancy/Community Bathroom
» Home to approximately 500 residents
Named for educational philanthropist Louis Hanes Wentz, Wentz Hall with its ten floors is one of ResLife's legacy halls offering traditional residential experiences.
While the building is coed, individual rooms are same gender with men and women living
in different areas. Community bathrooms and student lounges are conveniently located
for each living area.
Wentz Hall, which opened in 1964, is home to approximately 500 undergraduate of all
majors. All rooms are furnished and offer nine-month, academic-year leases,
Location
Wentz Hall, part of the Scott-Parker-Wentz Triplex, is centrally located and within
easy walking distance of several dining options. The Colvin Recreation Center and
OSU Health Services are a short walk away.
Closest dining options
Kerr-Drummond Dining / Taylor's Restaurant
Closest academic building
Wes Watkins Center
Walk time to Colvin Recreation Center: 5 min
Walk time to Edmon Low Library: 6 min
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Wentz Hall: 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 Wentz Hall
Room Amenities
Per person
- 1 bed frame and mattress (XL twin)
- 1 desk and desk chair
- 1 dresser
- 1 built-in closet
Unit
- Mini blinds with tilt wands
- Central heat and air conditioning
- Smoke detector and sprinkler system
Approved and prohibited personal items
Hall Amenities
Constructed: 1964
Net square footage; 108,962
Typical building occupancy: 550
Number of floors: 9
Elevator
Services
- Student ID swipe-access into hall and lockable key-access to individual room
- Cluster mailbox units with key-access individual mailboxes
- On-site Desk Services
- 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
Common Areas
- Community bathrooms
- Community kitchen
- Free, unlimited laundry facility
- Living rooms/lounges
- Meditation Room
- Piano (basement)
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