The Office of
RESIDENCE LIFE
at Bloomsburg University
The Office of
RESIDENCE LIFE
at Bloomsburg University
Completed in 1970, Columbia Hall is a nine-story structure that houses 376 students. There are two wings per floor. There is one Community Assistant per wing (two per floor). Additional rooms off the lobby include study rooms and the Learning Communities Office. The lobby area also contains the front desk.
In the Summer of 2009, Columbia underwent renovations which included a new entryway, all new room furniture, paint and study areas.
During the summers of 2017 and 2018, work was completed on Columbia Hall to add air conditioning to all student rooms.
| Access Control | Card-operated building and room access |
|---|---|
| Laundry | Card-operated using Husky Gold
How much does it cost?
Important: Cash is not used for on-campus laundry. Husky Gold accounts will be debited when a University ID card is swiped to start a machine. Please Note: The washers in the residence halls and apartments are HE (High Efficiency) washers therefore we encourge students to use HE labeled detergents. |
| Internet | High-speed University wireless (WiFi) network |
| Television | One connection per room |
| Furniture | Movable closets, desks and beds |
| Room dimensions | 16' 6" x 9' 9" (≅ 161 ft2) |
| Mattress size | 75" long |
| Closet size | 61.5"H x 17"W x 23.5"D 34"H x 17"W x 23.5"D |
| Carpet size | 15' x 9' (not provided) |
| Miscellaneous | Study lounges on each floor Laundry facilities located in basement Learning Communities (American Sign Language, College of Education, Health Sciences, & Nursing) |
Approximate dimensions; some rooms may vary
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It cost $1.50 per wash and $1.50 per dry. Therefore to wash and dry one (1) load of laundry it will cost $3.00.