The building is named after Edith Pierson who was a former teacher
and Dean of Home Economics Department. The four story hall was built in
1964 and underwent a major refurbishing in the summer of 2003. Besides
the upper four floors of sleeping rooms there is a large study/program
room in the lower level.
Pierson Hall is part of the Grove area group of residence halls. It is
located on Student Center Lane directly east of Grove Hall.
Pierson houses
434 residents at full occupancy. The hall is co-ed with genders occupying
separate wings on each floor. The lower level is the site of Wil and Lil’s
Hobo Hangout a recreation pub like area for residential students use. The
Hobo Hangout is offers a large screen TV, pool tables, ping pong and
refreshments and is a great place for staff to offer programs.
The building's
staff
includes
Resident
Assistants (RA) living on each wing (house), and a full-time,
live-in professional
Residence
Hall Director (RHD) who lives in an apartment on the first
floor. Besides these live-in staff there is a group of department custodian
and maintenance staff members that strive to keep Pierson Hall a clean
and safe living learning community. Pierson Hall residents can join the
Pierson Hall Government which is a student group dedicated to provide
programs and hall improvements. All residents are encouraged to get involved
in their hall government and the campus wide Resident Hall Association
(RHA).
The refurbishing of Pierson was part of the largest renovation project
undertaken by the Department of Residential Life since the seven major
residence halls were built in the mid to late 1960s. The project consisted
of the removal of all fixed furniture and flooring which was replaced
by new tile floors and movable furniture. The college provides each student
with a movable desk, chair, dresser, loftable bed, and built in closet.
Items that are in the room for both residents include blinds, mirror,
waste can, towel hooks, new overhead lighting with multiple light level
options. The center tower security doors were also redone. For a list of items to bring or to leave at home check the
Residence
Hall Handbook (RHH).
Questions and Answers for Pierson Hall:
Is there a computer lab in the hall?
No. However there is large computer lab across the street in Larson
Hall, plus NFA and Briggs Library are just a short walk away.
How large are the rooms? Rooms are 10’8”
wide by 15’2” from door to outside wall.
Are there study areas in the hall? Yes. The
upper three floors have a lounge located in the center of the floor and
the first floor has the main lounge. In the lower level there are
several rooms of various sizes for students to find a quiet place to
study.
What is the closest dining facility to Pierson Hall?
The building is almost equal distance from
Larson Commons and the Market dining area located in the Student Union.
Jack’s Place is also a dining/snacking options located in the Student
Union.
What will my room look like? Residents may
add their personalities to their rooms by arranging the furniture,
adding pictures, posters, plants, etc. to their rooms. However, they
should check the Residence Hall Handbook (RHH) to be sure what they have planned does
not violate any policies and guidelines or damages the room or it’s
furnishings. For a photo of the rooms as they will look when you arrive
-
click here.
Can I bring my own furniture? Yes.
Residents may bring some of their own furniture as described in the
Residence Hall
Handbook (RHH). Since the Department of Residential Life has
furnished the room with loftable beds the residents of Pierson Hall may
not rent or build their own lofts.
What is the mailing address? The mailing
address for Pierson residents is as follows:
