Manly

Manly Residence Hall bears the name of two brothers, Charles and Matthais Manly. Elder brother Charles graduated from the university in 1814 and served as a trustee from 1821 to 1849 and then again from 1850 to 1868. A lawyer and a politician, he was the state’s governor from 1849 to 1851. Matthias Manly, class of 1824, was a well-known judge in North Carolina and a trustee of the University from 1874 until 1881.

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Hall Details

• Year Built: 1922
• Hall Population: 92
• Elevator:
• Fire Safety: Smoke detectors, alarms and sprinkler system
• Resident Advisors: 3
• Amenities: study rooms, kitchen and ice machine, laundry, TV room, lounges, recreation room, vending machines
• Laundry: Manly Basement
• For Facility Updates please visit our webpage for all completed residence hall facility projects.

Room Details

• Average Room Measurements: 13' x 15'
• Window Measurements: 80" x 38"
• Window Coverings: Horizontal blinds
• Air-Conditioning: Central A/C in all rooms
• Furniture: Movable dressers, desks and study chairs. Movable beds may be bunked or lofted; no self-built lofts permitted.
• Closet: Closet with door
• Mattress Size: 80" long, 36" wide, 6" deep

DID YOU KNOW? Fun Facts About Manly:

• All female hall.
• Located across from the Coker Arboretum
• Part of Olde Campus Upper Quad Community which has a large lawn, picnic tables, and large, shady trees for a quick nap.