Barto Residence Hall

Barto Hall: Your New Home Away From Home!

Located in central campus near the Student Union and Recreation Center, Barto offers an easy commute to classes, all the activities in the SURC and the main dining center on campus. Nearby, students can find lighted outdoor handball courts, half-court basketball courts, volleyball nets, and large lawn areas for fun activities or relaxation. Barto is home to the William O. Douglas Honors Living Learning Community.

Barto Hall

Opened in 2012, this four-story, energy efficient building houses 362 first-year students.

Four-story residence hall building lit up at night

Barto first floor lounge with pool table, kitchen, couches, large TV, and chairs

Barto lounge with foosball table, couches, and comfortable chairs

Kitchen in Barto showing a fridge, oven, sink, and microwave

One of two laundry rooms in Barto Hall with washers and dryers

Barto Hall Interior

Barto is a first-year hall that offers double rooms with and without a bathroom.

Residence hall room with bed, desk, and desk chair shown

A double room with two large wardrobes, two desks, and two beds

View of room showing two beds, two desks, two chairs, and the microwave fridge combo

Bathroom in a Barto suite-style room with toilet, sink, and shower

Features That Make Barto Hall a Great Place to Live

Amenity Hall
Double rooms (community bathroom) and double room suites (en suite bathroom)
Community Kitchens
Laundry facilities
Lounges
Study areas
Substance Free
Wi-Fi in all rooms
Card access for entrance
24/7 on-call staff
Large outside area for lounging
Covered bike storage

Barto Hall Mailing Address

1202 N. Chestnut St.
Barto Hall
Room # (insert your room number)
Ellensburg, WA 98926 Map

Room and Building

Rooms and Furnishings
Rooms come in:
- Standard Double rooms with community bathroom
- Double rooms with en suite bathroom
Room furnishings include:
- Twin XL Bed
- Desk
- Desk Chair
- Trash Can
- Wardrobe
- Mini Refrigerator
- Microwave
Residence Hall Coordinator

Brittany Thayer

Residence Hall Coordinator
Barto Hall

Contact

Barto RHC Office
(509) 963-1330
Email Brittany Thayer
Emergency Evacuation Locations

Residence Hall Emergency Evacuation Locations

In the event of an emergency, all residents need to check in with the staff at the emergency evacuation location for contact information and further instructions. Please proceed to the outside emergency evacuation location. If the situation deems it too dangerous to be outside, you will be directed to the inside emergency meeting location.

Outside

The West side of the Chestnut Mall / North lawn of the SURC

Inside

Barto Multipurpose Room
Floor Plans

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