By: Cailey Spivey

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)- From Founders to Adohi, the U of A offers a multitude of different on campus living opportunities. Ranging from all girls, to communal, to quad style dorms, there are plenty of options when coming to the University of Arkansas.

ADOHI (A & B)/ POMFRET:

Adohi, which was named after the Cherokee word for “woods.”, is steeped in history, sitting near the path where the Cherokee people traveled during the Trail of Tears between 1837–1839. It is the newest dorm on campus, built in late 2019, and is a 708-bed co-ed hall open to all students in the south campus neighborhood where it sits beside Pomfret, home to another 750 students.

Pomfret Hall is the single largest residence hall on the University of Arkansas campus. It features its own dining hall inside the building, two classrooms, meeting rooms, a music room and a large lounge area, making it feel like its own entire campus in one building.

Adohi B also houses the creative learning center and across from the two buildings sits the cabin for students to sit, enjoy, study, or even cook. The two buildings are connected by a sky bridge located on the third and fourth floors where students are able to walk across or relax in the sun. Each floor also has a multitude of study sections with some even having TVs free for student use.

The only catch? Both halls sit about a 20-minute walk from Old Main. But don’t worry, on gamedays, you’ll be glad you’re the closest dorms to the stadium.

Sophomore, Alix Murdoch, lived in Adohi B her freshmen year. “Adohi was a great place to meet new people and coming from out of state I was glad to have such a close community of people who all got along” Murdoch said.

FOUNDERS/HUMPHREYS/YOCUM:

If convenience is your top priority, Founders, Humphreys and Yocum are hard to beat. Located in the heart of campus, they are just across from the Business Administration Building, making it a five minute walk to almost anywhere on campus.

Founders was built in 2013, making it fairly new with a very modernized interior. The dorm houses only 250 people, making it highly competitive and is co-ed by floors due to communal bathrooms. However, Founders is comparatively one of the best dorms on campus due to location, cleanliness, and convenience. Founders features a connected dining hall, sushi restaurant, Starbucks, and even Eureka Pizza, making occupants never feel like they’re too disconnected.

Humphreys and Yocum, both built in the early 1960s, are dorm classics. Humphreys has study lounges on every floor and a massive lobby hangout space, while Yocum stands tall as the highest building on campus with ten stories and its own ground-floor activity room. Both are co-ed and home to around 430–530 students.

Undergraduate student, Lila Meehan, lived in Founders her freshmen year. “I would choose living in Founders over and over again. Both the location and the people made it better than I could have ever imagined.” Meehan said.

REID/MAPLES/HOTZ:

Looking for a little more space? The Maple Halls; South, East, and West, are a campus favorite for suite-style living. With options ranging from two to four bedrooms, plus living rooms and even kitchens in some layouts, Maples feel more like apartments than dorms. The dorms all consist of a residence hall with staff apartments, classrooms, conference rooms, quiet study rooms and a large fireplace lounge. The dorms sit next to Reid, the infamous all girls dorm, and other fun commodities like Walmart on campus and Futrall’s dining hall. Each dorm houses around 346-376.

Reid, who neighbors the three maple buildings, is an all girl, communal style, dorm. Opened in 1966, the building was named for Martha McKenzie Reid who served as the Dean of Women for 17 years. Reid has that classic college dorm feel with a few modern perks. Each room comes with built-in closets, loftable beds, movable desks with hutches, and plenty of storage to make the space your own. Known for its strong community and highly social atmosphere, Reid is always one of the first dorms to fill up during housing selection, making it a go-to for many students .

Hotz honors hall serves as a co-ed dorm for honors students and houses 416 students. To live here, you are required to be in the honors college with a GPA no lower than 3.85. To be eligible for priority honors housing selection, you will need to apply to the Honors College by December 15 of your senior year and receive an offer of admission to the program. Students have access to a Futures Hub for planning internships, study abroad, and research, along with social events like Professors and Pizza. The building itself includes study areas, a computer lab, a kitchen, exercise equipment, and a theater room. While these dorms are on the north edge of campus, it is still only a short walk to the academic buildings. There is also a Razorback Transit stop close by, which is helpful on cold or rainy days.

FUTRALL/ HOLCOMBE:

Named after Mrs. Annie D. Futrall, the hall opened in 1963, around the same time as Yocum and Humphreys. Mrs. Futrall was the wife of former University President Dr. John C. Futrall and was very visible to the campus and its visitors as a hostess at the University Functions for 26 years. Today, the hall carries on her legacy as an all-girls dorm, complete with its own dining hall and plenty of amenities. If you’re looking for a classic dorm experience with a strong all girls community, Futrall is a perfect fit.

Just around the corner is Holcombe Hall, home to 140 co-ed students and the Office of International Students and Scholars. It opened during the 1948-1949 academic year and was named after Miss Jobelle Holcombe. Residents also get to enjoy cozy perks such as a game room, a formal lounge, a piano lounge and a TV Room, all with the comfort of air conditioning and in-room thermostats.

Both halls are tucked conveniently close to Mullins Library and the Law School, making them a great pick for students.

To find more on campus living visit housing at UARK

Take a quick quiz to find which dorm works best for you!

1. How important is location to you

a. I want to be in the center of campus near everything

b. I don’t mind a longer walk and want modern amenities

c. Being close to Walmart on campus and a short walk is important to be

d. I want to be near the library because I’m very school oriented

2. What kind of community do you want?

a. Tight knit, smaller community so that I can know everyone

b. Large, super social, and always something happening

c. Strong women’s community

d. Very academically focused group of peers

3. What type of room style do you prefer?

a. Communal bathroom, classic style dorm

b. Modernized design and shared community spaces

c. Suite style with more privacy

d. Historical charm

4. On gamedays, what suits you best?

a. I want to host in my dorm lobby

b. I want to be as close to the stadium as possible

c. I want a big space to hangout with all my friends in my room

d. I’d rather stay in and study

What your answers say about where you should live;

Mostly A’s- founders, humphreys, yocum

Mostly B’s- Adohi or Pomfret

Mostly C’s- Maples or Reid

Mostly D’s- Hotz, Futrall, Holcombe