Buist Rivers

Newly renovated | 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 houses approximately 114 students. 

Buist features:

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

Constructed in 1963 and renovated in 2024, Buist is air conditioned and has free high-speed Wi-Fi. Students share private floor bathrooms that are cleaned by our custodial team. (Read more about them under Amenities.) Free washers and dryers are on the 1st floor. The building also features furnished lounges on each floor and a large lounge and full kitchen on the ground level.

Please visit the Residence Halls page for housing rates. 

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Learn more about Buist!

Read below for room amenities, dimensions, furniture provided and floor plans.
  • Amenities and Dimensions
    Pics to come for this newly renovated hall!
    • All bedrooms measure approximately 14’ wide x 12’-6” long. 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” wide x 80" long and is approximately 30” from floor to frame. Mattresses accept only twin extra-long sheets.
    • Desk: 42” wide x 24” deep x 30.5” high
    • Desk chair
    • Chest of drawers: 2 drawers
    • Closet: 53” wide x 32” deep x 96” high
    • 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 bathroms on floor 1. There are approximately four students to each bathroom on each floor.
  • Sample Floor Plans

    • Floor plans to come!