Hi! I'm going to the University of Rochester next year as a freshman. Would you recommend a triple and would you recommend the Tiernan Hall? How is it having a communal bathroom?
Hi! Congrats on getting accepted! I will say that getting a triple is definitely not the most convenient situation in the world, especially if you don’t connect super well with your roommates. Both of my roommates were international students from China and they had known each other before so it was difficult to connect with them for me, which made the rooming situation a bit more difficult and more awkward. Space is also limited so that’s something to keep in mind. The way I had my room set up made it pretty easy so I didn’t really mind the lack of space but it can definitely get inconvenient at times. Triples are about 80% cheaper than the other dorms though so that’s definitely a positive. It all depends on what kind of person you are and how you get along with your roommates.
Tiernan’s a great hall and very close-knit. I really enjoyed my time there and I’ll definitely be back to visit. I can also say that I’m definitely staying close to a lot of the people I met there. As for communal bathrooms, it’s kind of what you would expect. Not too bad but not too great either. I can’t speak for the girls but the guys definitely stayed somewhat clean but it’s definitely not an ideal situation. You just get used to it :/
www.rochester.edu/reslife/general/floor-plans.html This is a link to the UR website with floor plans for every residential building! For freshman year, your options are Gilbert, Hoeing, Tiernan, Susan B. Anthony, and Genesee :)
i just got into UR class of 26! so glad to see a realistic dorm tour
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Hey, Thanks! I'm going to be a triple in Tiernan hall this year (Class of 2025) So I'm happy this video was available!
Thanks so much and I hope you like Tiernan!
Hi! I'm going to the University of Rochester next year as a freshman. Would you recommend a triple and would you recommend the Tiernan Hall? How is it having a communal bathroom?
Hi! Congrats on getting accepted! I will say that getting a triple is definitely not the most convenient situation in the world, especially if you don’t connect super well with your roommates. Both of my roommates were international students from China and they had known each other before so it was difficult to connect with them for me, which made the rooming situation a bit more difficult and more awkward. Space is also limited so that’s something to keep in mind. The way I had my room set up made it pretty easy so I didn’t really mind the lack of space but it can definitely get inconvenient at times. Triples are about 80% cheaper than the other dorms though so that’s definitely a positive. It all depends on what kind of person you are and how you get along with your roommates.
Tiernan’s a great hall and very close-knit. I really enjoyed my time there and I’ll definitely be back to visit. I can also say that I’m definitely staying close to a lot of the people I met there. As for communal bathrooms, it’s kind of what you would expect. Not too bad but not too great either. I can’t speak for the girls but the guys definitely stayed somewhat clean but it’s definitely not an ideal situation. You just get used to it :/
As a member of the class of 2026, I'm glad to say I also got room 259 LMAO
Hey I go to the University of Rochester, I found this video really helpful.
Hi I’m an incoming freshman 2025! Uhhh is there space for a mini fridge?
Hi! Oh yeah, there’s definitely enough room for a mini fridge in any room haha
i got into university of rochester class of 2024 and I'm wondering if there is a layout for freshman housing on UR website. Do you if there is any?
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the university just posted this video about freshman dorms a little while ago. Hopefully this helps!
www.rochester.edu/reslife/general/floor-plans.html
This is a link to the UR website with floor plans for every residential building! For freshman year, your options are Gilbert, Hoeing, Tiernan, Susan B. Anthony, and Genesee :)
Does the closet lock do you have a lock box what do you do if you go out do you leave your laptop n phone out etc
Hey, I'm going to have a triple in tiernan hall too! I'm an incoming freshman class of 2025
if you get 259, that was my old room so I’m sorry in advance for that haha 😂
Incoming first year in sue b
Congrats on getting in!
Cool
Thanks, appreciate it!