Housing
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.
Barto Hall Interior
Barto is a first-year hall that offers double rooms with and without a bathroom.
Features That Make Barto Hall a Great Place to Live
- Community Bathrooms
- En Suite Bathrooms
- 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
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Room and Building
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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
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Residence Hall Coordinator
Brittany Thayer
Residence Hall Coordinator
Barto HallContact
Barto RHC Office
(509) 963-1330
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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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