McAlister Hall

Suite | Double or Triple Rooms | Kitchenette

Open to first-year students

Marcia Kelly McAlister Hall is a six-story building conveniently located above Einstein Bros. Bagels at the corner of St. Philip and Vanderhorst streets.

Each suite features:

  • two or three bedrooms
  • two or three bathrooms
  • living room
  • kitchenette with microwave, sink and full-size refrigerator

Suites are shared by four to six students.

exterior of McAlister Hall
McAlister Hall

McAlister Hall was constructed in 2002 and completely renovated in 2023. It features community spaces including the first-floor activity/study room/common kitchen, a central courtyard and a 24-hour information/security desk.

McAlister is arranged with all suites opening to outside corridors. Free washers and dryers are centrally located on the first floor. McAlister has air-conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi. 

Please visit the Residence Halls page for housing rates. 

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1. double-occupancy bedroom 2. kitchenette 3. pedestal sink

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

    • Bedroom dimensions may vary according to specific location, but typical bedrooms measure 10’-6” wide x 11’ long, not including the dressing, closet and bath areas.
    • Twin extra-long beds. Mattresses accept only twin extra-long sheets 
    • Double-occupancy rooms have semi-lofted beds. Each bed has a wooden frame measuring 36” wide x 80" long with approximately 30” of vertical clearance underneath. 
    • Triple-occupancy rooms have one bunk bed (image coming soon) and one lofted bed.
    • Shared closet: average size is 48” wide x 60” deep x 96” high
    • Desk: 42” wide x 24” deep x 30” high
    • Desk chair
    • Chest of drawers: 3-drawers, 30” wide x 24” deep x 30” high
    • Suite has two love seats: 58" wide x 34" deep x 33" high
    • Window sizes vary by suite: 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.
    • Shower: Shower curtain rod included; a shower liner and hooks are available at move in but are not pre-hung.

  • Sample Floor Plans