Ehringhaus

This high-rise residence hall was named for former Governor John Christoph Blucher Ehringhaus. A native of Pasquotank County, North Carolina, Ehringhaus graduated from the University in 1902 and received his law degree in 1903. He was elected governor in 1932.

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Hall Details

• Year Built: 1962; bedrooms remodeled in 2012, bathrooms remodeled in 2013
• Hall Population: 640
• Elevator: Yes
• Fire Safety: Smoke detectors, alarms and sprinkler system
• Resident Advisors: 18
• Amenities: Study rooms, kitchen and ice machine, laundry, TV room, lounges, recreation room, vending machines, CCI print station
• Laundry: Ehringhaus Basement
• For Facility Updates please visit our webpage for all completed residence hall facility projects.

Room Details

• Average Room Measurements: Front Rooms: 12' x 13'. Back Rooms (by bathroom): 13' x 15'
• Window Measurements: 43" x 64"
• Window Coverings: Wood-look, wide-slat blinds
• Air-Conditioning: Window units in all rooms
• Furniture: 1 shared dresser (4 drawers and 2 small drawers), 2 desks, 2 desk chairs, 2 twin beds with twin XL mattresses (beds may be bunked or lofted; no self-built lofts permitted)
• Closet: Built-in, no doors
• Mattress Size: 80" long, 36" wide, 6" deep. Requires twin XL sheets
• Bathroom: Suite bathrooms have 1 toilet, 2 sinks, 1 shower. To hang a privacy curtain in front of the toilet area, the tension rod needs to be at least 54" long.