Residence Halls

a drone aerial image of the central state university campus in wilberforce ohio
An aerial view of the scenic Central State University campus in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Housing amenities 

Our 7 residence halls are designed to be more than just dormitories. They serve as the cornerstone of your cultural, academic, and social experiences. Within these halls, you will be surrounded by peers and guided by resident advisors, enabling you to immerse yourself in a supportive community. It's a place where you will not only work hard and play hard but also build strong, lifelong connections akin to a family.

 

Junior suite 

Ernie & Della Green Residence Hall  

Experience comfort and convenience in our junior suite communities, designed for a more private living arrangement. Here’s what you can expect from these modern living spaces.

  • Suite configuration: Enjoy the privacy of a four-person or two-bedroom setup, providing a more intimate living environment.
  • Private bathroom: Unlike traditional communal living, each suite comes with a shared private bathroom, shared by four residents.  
  • Communal lounges: Enjoy our community lounge spaces, where you can socialize and connect with fellow residents.  
  • Comfortable bedding: Rest on twin XL mattresses, ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep.  
  • Individual essentials: Each resident is provided with a desk, a chair, a wardrobe/closet, and a drawered unit for personal belongings.  
  • Residential access: Free laundry access to washing and drying machines within the residence hall, along with cable TV access, Wi-Fi, and hardwired internet services.

Suite   

Foundation Hall II, John R. Fox Hall, and Harry G. Johns Living Learning Center

harry g johnson living learning center a residence hall at central state university
Harry G. Johns Living Learning Center

Experience the best of both privacy and shared living spaces in our suite-style communities. These modern living arrangements offer a variety of configurations to suit your preferences. Here’s what you can expect. 

  • Suite configuration: Enjoy the privacy of a suite style living environment inclusive of a six-person (three bedrooms with two people in each).
  • Private bathroom: Enjoy the convenience of shared private bathrooms, ensuring a more exclusive and comfortable living experience. 
  • Shared living area: Each unit comes with a private, shared living area featuring lounge furniture, providing a space to relax and socialize with fellow suitemates.  
  • Communal lounge and study spaces: Enjoy our community lounge and designated study spaces, where you can focus on your academic pursuit, socialize, and connect with fellow residents.  
  • Comfortable bedding: Rest on twin XL mattresses, ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep.  
  • Individual essentials: Each resident is provided with a desk, a chair, a wardrobe/closet, and a drawered unit for personal belongings.  
  • Residential access: Free laundry access to washing and drying machines within the residence hall, along with cable TV access, Wi-Fi, and hardwired internet services.

Apartment 

Marauder Pride Community (Residential/Academic/Wellness Complex), Wesley Village Honors Apartments, and Shorter Road Apartments  

Discover the pinnacle of privacy and amenities in our apartment communities. These premium living spaces offer exclusive features, including private kitchens. Here’s what you can expect.

  • Private amenities: Enjoy access to private amenities like suite-style communities, ensuring a comfortable and personalized living experience. 
  • Kitchen facilities: Apartments come with fully equipped kitchens, allowing you to prepare your meals at the convenience of your own space.  
  • Studio apartments: Experience the open and efficient layout of a studio apartment, where sleeping, working, cooking, and living seamlessly coexist in a shared space.  
  • Apartment style: Enjoy the suite-style living environment with two to four people while benefiting from your own bedroom.
  • Private bathroom: Enjoy the convenience of shared private bathrooms, ensuring a more exclusive and comfortable living experience. 
  • Shared living area: Each unit comes with a private, shared living area featuring lounge furniture, providing a space to relax and socialize with fellow suitemates.  
  • Communal lounge: Enjoy our community lounge and designated study spaces, where you can socialize and connect with fellow residents.  
  • Comfortable bedding: Rest on twin XL mattresses, ensuring a comfortable night’s sleep.  
  • Individual essentials: Each resident is provided with a desk, a chair, a wardrobe/closet, and a drawered unit for personal belongings.  
  • Residential access: Free laundry access to washing and drying machines, along with cable TV access, Wi-Fi, and hardwired internet services.

Where will you call home?

  • Owned and operated by Marauder LLC, this dorm was built in 2002. This residence is a men's-only space.

  • Owned and operated by Marauder LLC, this dorm was built in 2002. This residence is a women's-only space.

    For assistance, contact the Office of Residence Life.

    O: 937-376-6107
    F: 937-376-6638
    E: residencelife@centralstate.edu

  • One of three residence halls located in the Wesley Village Honors community behind the historical Carnegie Library, Fox Hall is named after 1st Lt. John R. Fox, who was a member of the 366th Infantry Regiment when he sacrificed his life to defeat an enemy attack and save the lives of others. Fox was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended Wilberforce University, participating in ROTC and graduating with a commission as a second lieutenant in 1940. This co-ed residence hall currently serves upperclassmen students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and/or who in the Honors Program.

    For assistance, contact the Office of Residence Life.

    O: 937-376-6107
    F: 937-376-6638
    E: residencelife@centralstate.edu

     

  • Johns Hall is one of three residence halls located in the Wesley Village Honors Community located behind the historic Carnegie Library. In 1946, Johns returned to the U.S. and re-enrolled at Wilberforce College. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1947 and went on to attend Columbia University in New York City, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in 1949. Upon graduation, Johns became the bursar at Central State University. Over the next few years, he was appointed to the positions of assistant professor of Business Administration, director of Business and Economics, dean of the College of Business, and comptroller. In 1958, he was appointed business manager and, in 1960, vice president of Fiscal Affairs. This co-ed residence hall currently serves first-year students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and/or who in the Honors Program.

    For assistance, contact the Office of Residence Life.

    O: 937-376-6107
    F: 937-376-6638
    E: residencelife@centralstate.edu

     

  • One of three residence halls located in the Wesley Village Honors Community located right of the historic Carnegie Library, Wesley Village Apartments was built in 2022. This co-ed residence hall currently serves presidential scholars, trustee scholars, and upperclassmen with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

    For assistance, contact the Office of Residence Life.

    O: 937-376-6107
    F: 937-376-6638
    E: residencelife@centralstate.edu

     

  • The University's first owned and operated apartment-style residence hall with an academic and wellness component, Marauder Pride Community Apartments (Residential/Academic/Wellness Complex) was built in 2019. This co-ed residence hall currently serves upperclassmen with 60 or more credits.

  • This co-ed apartment-style residential area is located on Shorter Road and serves non-traditional and graduate students ages 24 and older. This residential complex built in 2023 is a three-bedroom apartment-style housing facility fully furnished with washer and dryer connectivity.