Buist Rivers

Double Rooms | Private Floor Bathrooms | MicroFridge

Open to first-year students

Buist Rivers Residence Hall is a four-story building located near both the Addlestone Library and the center of campus. It is co-ed by floor and has an elevator. 

Buist features:

  • Double-occupancy bedrooms
  • Private spa-inspired floor bathrooms
  • MicroFridge
exterior of Buist Rivers
Buist Rivers

Constructed in 1963 and renovated in 2025, Buist blends classic character with modern updates. Students enjoy spa-inspired, private floor bathrooms maintained by our custodial team (learn more under Amenities), as well as free washers and dryers conveniently located on each floor. The building features furnished community lounges with kitchenettes on every floor, along with a spacious ground-level lounge and full kitchen – ideal for gathering and relaxing. Buist is fully air-conditioned and offers free high-speed Wi-Fi as well as a 24-hour information/security desk.

Please visit the Residence Halls page for housing rates. 

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Buist Pics

shared private bathoom in Buist with toilet, shower, and sink. Walls and floor are tiled.
large vanity with sink and paper towel dispenser in hallway of Buist Hall
 
 

1. bedroom 2. bedroom (alt view) 3. private hall bathroom 4. hall vanity

Buist Common Areas

common kitchen in Buist with full-size refrigerator, oven, stove, sink, microwave and four chairs at a hightop counter
four students sitting in an upper-floor Buist common room on chairs and a sofa, watching TV and talking
 
 

1. first-floor common area 2. first-floor common kitchen 3. upper floor common area 4. upper floor kitchen 5. study nook

Learn more about Buist!

Read below for room amenities, dimensions, furniture provided and floor plans.
  • Amenities and Dimensions

    • Bedroom dimensions may vary, but are approximately 14’ W x 12’-6” L. Room has plank flooring where a 3' x 5' or 5' x 8' rug will easily fit.
    • Twin extra-long bed: semi-lofted configuration. Each bed has a wooden frame measuring 36” W x 85" L and is approximately 30” from floor to frame. Mattresses accept only twin extra-long sheets. 
    • Desk: 42” W x 24” D x 30.5” H
    • Desk chair
    • Chest of drawers: 30" W x 24" D x 19" H
    • Closet: 53” W x 32” D x 96” H
    • Blinds: All windows are covered by 2"-slat blinds. We do not allow wall or frame fastened curtain rods, but students may drape fabric from the valence of the blinds. Window dimensions: 44” wide x 72” high
    • MicroFridge

    What's a private floor bathroom?

    • Each bathroom has a locking door with its own sink, shower and toilet.
    • There are additional external vanities in the hall next to the bathrooms for tasks like brushing your teeth or washing your face.
    • There are eight bathrooms on floors 2-4 and three bathrooms on floor 1. There are approximately four students to each bathroom on each floor.
  • Sample Floor Plan

  • Street Address

    Buist Rivers is located at 13 College Way.